Blackberries blooming behind the chicken coop Blackberry winter arrived in Brasstown this week. This morning we woke up to a chilly 31 degrees and a light frost and there’s freeze warnings in effect for the next several mornings. Last weekend I planted a few squash and cucumber plants that I started in the greenhouse. We covered the plants with buckets last night and they made it okay. I’m keeping my fingers crossed they survive the next few days of cold.…
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