Wild Blackberries

Living up in the Soquel Hills, we have wild blackberries everywhere.  The only problem with wild blackberries is that it’s almost impossible to get to the blackberries because of their thorns.  A few years ago, I put in stakes and tied ropes between them to give the blackberries something to hang on. 

This year, I wrapped each branch around the ropes and trimmed them back so the stronger, fruit-bearing vines would grow.  Last week I picked our first batch of wild blackberries, and it was easy to pick.  I love blackberries in my granola and on my desserts! It’s so rewarding to harvest your own fruit.