They're finally growing!

All I can think about is blueberry cobbler when I see these beautiful berries out front, but I don't think they'll make it that far! 

Blueberry Remix

After picking blueberries and getting some useful advice about rehabbing our own berries, Andy and I decided to get to work when I got home. We were told that ideally our soil's pH should be at a 4, and if it reaches a 6 it can be brought down to a more acidic pH. However, if it reaches a 7, we are outta luck and should start over. Our berries haven't done well after the initial transplant. It had berries while in the pot, but once it was planted in the ground it lost momentum. We tested our pH and what do you know? A 7! Off to the nursery we went. We opted for a 50% sphagnum moss, 25% original soil, 25% finished compost mixture plus a dash of this, that, and love. The plants are looking healthy and great, but it's only been a week or so. We'll get a better picture of our hard work in a few weeks. We'll continue to test and attempt to lower our level if we start to elevate. Hopefully, we can control it and eat our own berries next season. Fingers crossed! 

Blueberry Treats

The girls and I had a great time picking blueberries with Grandma R and our friend, Alix. Our share to bring home was two gallon bags full of large, ripe blueberries. Alix passed along a great cobbler recipe and I found another recipe online for a yummy blueberry lavender butter. Both were super delicious and extremely easy to make! I am pretty sure these recipes are keepers. 💙

However, I may need a canning refresher soon because lately my seals have been leaky and I'm nervous to keep them shelved. The seals "pop," but I still pass the jars along to friends, neighbors, and family to enjoy before they (possibly) spoil. I'd rather share our harvest than suffer from botulism. Wouldn't you?!