Somehow, all seems right with the world in a blueberry field. It's peaceful. There's birdsong. And the berries seem to taste the sweetest. As summer draws to a close, we've been enjoying the last of its seasonal gifts.
We've made our share of muffins, jams, and pies this season, so these will be frozen, to revisit summer, all winter long. Yum.
Update on our backyard garden: SUNFLOWERS!
Each day seems to yield new surprises. We've learned that there's nothing quite as wonderful as keeping a little garden just steps away from the back door. The girls have especially loved tending it and picking their homegrown vegetables to prepare for our meals. I watch them from the window, gathering baskets in hand, and it all makes me so happy.
As the September harvest peaks and a new season sneaks in, I realize, somewhat sadly, that soon our sunny garden days will be over.
However, that can be a good thing. Especially when "zucchini watch" is waning.
Just looking at your happy pictures makes me hungry. The sunflowers are amazing and what lovely blueberries. I really appreciate Grace's lemon nectar dressing--I will certainly try that, even the name is yummy.
Thank you!
Posted by: June | September 04, 2007 at 07:55 AM
What delicious pictures! Even your zucchini looks really good. Will have to try that recipe, and soon!
Posted by: elizabeth | September 04, 2007 at 08:37 AM
Great pictures. But is that a spider web on the blueberries in the first picture? I'm squeamish like that... Thanks for the lemon nectar recipe! I can't wait to try it.
Me: Yes, that is a spider's web! I didn't notice it when I snapped the picture though because I wasn't wearing my glasses. I thought the delicate lacy web was so pretty when I noticed it later. Generally, I'm not a fan of big hairy house spiders that creep around and scare the daylights outta me, but the garden varieties are quite useful and most appreciated.
Posted by: Miss Sassy | September 04, 2007 at 08:40 AM
I love seeing pictures of the garden knowing I was there taking in all its goodness! The lemon nectar sounds so yummy, gorgeous salad ms. Grace!
Posted by: Toni | September 04, 2007 at 09:02 AM
This is a pretty and poetic post. Especially the first photograph.
One of the nicest things about this time of year, is harvesting nature's bounty. I always try to keep blueberries in the freezer too. Grace's recipe sounds good. I've tasted a similar one before, with a bit of plain yogurt added to it. That one was good too.
LOL, about the glasses! I'm finding it a bit of challenge to try to learn my new camera because I need reading glasses for some things, and not for others.
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | September 04, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Lovely blueberries,It may sound silly but I didn't know what blueberries grew on! Now I do,thanks to your lovely photo!
Posted by: rubyred | September 04, 2007 at 11:37 AM
I love the colors of your photos - the fruits and veggies look so yummy. I have a garden too and my two little girls (ages 3 and 22 months) both love the garden. I'm going to miss it.
Posted by: Jennifer | September 04, 2007 at 11:52 AM
Ah those sunflowers are simply amazing! So nice to have them in your backyard. And the lemon nectar sounds marvelous. I'll have to try some.
--Tami
Posted by: Lemon Tree Tales | September 04, 2007 at 12:40 PM
The fruit and veggies look absolutely delicious and I love the sunflowers!!
Posted by: Janice | September 04, 2007 at 06:03 PM
The salad and veggies look delicious.
Posted by: Tinkerblue | September 05, 2007 at 03:43 AM
What a fresh and lovely tribute to the waning summer season... I suspect you will do equal justice to autumn.
Posted by: Natalie | September 05, 2007 at 06:56 AM
the weather looks soo lovely over there.You can not believe what a horrible summer we had in Belgium. No wonder everyone gets depressed out here.
I always love visiting your blog. Brings warmth and sun in my house. Bye,bye
Posted by: pussman | September 05, 2007 at 08:10 AM
Nature has the greatest color sense. Lovely photos!
Posted by: Diane B. | September 05, 2007 at 02:52 PM