The summer is on: weeds, orchards, vines, pigs, and pastures all need attention. These are the days when to-do lists grow faster than they can get checked off. The machines need repair, the tomatoes need staking, but Friday we plan to be in the berry patch taking our sweet time.

PICK YOUR OWN BLUEBERRIES: My favorite blueberries are the early ones, tartness and sweetness together. The patch will be open Friday, July 4th, and be open every day after that from 10am-6pm. Like strawberries in June, it is first come first serve and we all pick until the berries are gone.