Blackberries

Blackberries are absolutely abundant during the late summer months and this year is no exception.
A few tips follow that may help in harvesting this summer sweetness.

1. Blackberry shrubs will not always expose themselves. For example i have found really ripe and untouched (by insect) berries within hedgerows of ferns.
2. Don't be afraid of the stingers. They naturally grow close to the acidic Blackberries. They do sting but most times not enough to discourage one. The barbs on brambles are the biggest discouragement for me :p