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Growing Berries

February 20, 2009 By Rhoda 29 Comments

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Last year, I shared the wonder of blackberries at Petals from the Past and ever since our visit, me and hubby have planned to plant our own, in hopes of a berry bounty at our very own house. So, we have taken a couple of trips down there this fall, buying blueberry and blackberry plants. Above is how they plant their blackberries, on wooden posts and wires and how they look in winter.

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Which, by next summer, will look like this.

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With LOTS of THESE berries to be eaten.

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If you haven’t been to Petals from the Past yet and you live in this area…GO!

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It’s an inspiring place to garden and get ideas.

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And now we have 6 blueberry bushes growing in our front yard, the only place they get enough sun. We don’t mind! The bushes are ornamental and hopefully in 2 years time, we’ll have our own berries.
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As well as Kiowah blackberries, which are going in the backyard on posts and wires. IMG_1732

In about 2 years, this will be US, we hope….harvesting our own berries!

I’m curious to see how many of you have done the mirror project yet?? Let’s do a party soon. Let me know if you’ve finished yours and we’ll share pics all around blogland.

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  1. Misti of Studio M Designs says

    February 20, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    We haven’t ventured to berries yet, just started a “deck” garden of tomatoes and peppers this past summer. I will live through you and see how yours turn out. Have fun!
    ~Misti

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  2. SoBella Creations says

    February 20, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    The berries are beautiful!

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  3. HeathahLee says

    February 20, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    Those blackberries are HUGE! What good cobblers they’ll make! I wish you luck with them!

    My best friend, Kat, (she came with me to Nashville), has several blueberry bushes and I love to go down there in summer and pick to my heart’s content. MMMmmmmm….

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  4. Amanda @ Morning Glory Cottage says

    February 20, 2009 at 7:46 pm

    Hi Rhoda,
    Finally got a chance to stop by and get caught up. You’re a busy girl! I loved your post on the mirrors. I had just been wondering if that kind of project would work in my bathrooms which have similar type mirrors. Lo and behold there it was on your blog! Thanks for the all the info and how-to. I can’t wait to try it in the bathrooms. I enjoyed “walking” around Mountain Brook. It’s so pretty. What a great place. I was just in an older part of town today and all the tulip trees were blooming. It was so beautiful. Sounds like you had a great Valentine’s day, lucky you. Also enjoyed your post on the green ceramic dishes. I think I have one of those plates. Someone gave it to me thinking I would like it. It’s in the English guest house. Great job on the guest room re-do. It looks fabulous. You’re such a talented person. Gotta run. Sorry I just blabbed on. Take care. Got to go get molding and try those mirrors.

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  5. The Southern Housewife says

    February 20, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    How fun! I don’t know if I could wait two years though! Good luck with your green thumb!

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  6. abeachcottage sarah says

    February 20, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    good luck with the berries, I can only imagine a nice crumble with them…

    Sarah

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  7. mrsjones6 says

    February 21, 2009 at 1:50 am

    Yum! Blackberries are a wonderful summer treat! We have wild ones growing here on our property which grow really well. We have considered growing our own just to add to the bounty. I hope you have great success with yours.

    I loved your tour of Mountain Brook. That is where my dad was raised and my aunt and uncle still live. It is a beautiful area that I love to visit. My grandfather was city manager for many years and has a road in one of Mountain Brook’s little villages named for him (Dan Watkins Drive). It’s a special place without a doubt.

    Have a great weekend,
    Jennifer

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  8. Bonita says

    February 21, 2009 at 12:42 pm

    I’m pretty bad with plants, but berries are delicious and I hope to plant some one day when we finally get the the house that I really want to live in for a long time.

    I hope you end up with lots of luscious fruit on your plants!

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  9. Laura @ the shorehouse. says

    February 28, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Oh, I wish I had room to grow fruits and veggies. My little postage stamp sized property means I’m relegated to growing herbs in pots. I’ve always wanted a huge garden since I was a little girl, so I’ll live vicariously through blogs like yours! 🙂

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