Raspberries Week 5 - Recovery

The beautiful sight of new foliage after the leaves getting a little scalded in the sun from the spray.

The difference between the fresh new foliage and evidence below of where the leaves were getting decimated.

Some are even starting to bud.

Let the recovery continue.

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Smiles!

The Unexpected Farm Girl (Erika)

Raspberries Week 4 - The Back Pack

Another first! Spraying with the new back pack. Very quick and convenient.

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The Unexpected Farm Girl (Erika)

Raspberries Week 3 - I Don't Remember All These Thorns

Last time around, I don't remember thorns developing, so many and so early. My Mom said my gloves better be pretty thick! But then we only sold Jaclyn, Caroline and Anne last time and I'm thoroughly enjoying getting to know these new varietals too.

Scenes from Week 3:

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The Unexpected Farm Girl (Erika)

Raspberries Week 2 - Thirsty Berries

Scenes from Week 2

Rebuilding the drip irrigation system on Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd, 2015 to get water to the thirsty berries.

Click here: The Unexpected Farm Girl - The Prequel for photos & amusing stories from the 2008 - 2011 part of The Unexpected Farm Girl's journey. 

Smiles!

The Unexpected Farm Girl (Erika)