Farm Journal ~ August
It's been quiet at the farm this summer with no visitors except for a few walkers and an exceptional array of wildlife. As you can see from the photograph the upper section of the field has suffered the most from the harsh winters, lack of irrigation, made harder during these drought years, no nets to protect the berries from birds and other creatures, and the invasive insects that do their own particular damage.
The lower section has suffered less, being farther from the road and eastern treeline; but here, as in both sections, the weeds have had their way- some are quite lovely, some not.
We have transplanted some of the farm's bushes to our home property, and gifted a few, while they were still relatively healthy. What promising berries we did see in the fields are long gone, just enough for breakfast and a little sharing.
The lower section has suffered less, being farther from the road and eastern treeline; but here, as in both sections, the weeds have had their way- some are quite lovely, some not.
We have transplanted some of the farm's bushes to our home property, and gifted a few, while they were still relatively healthy. What promising berries we did see in the fields are long gone, just enough for breakfast and a little sharing.
