My friend invited us to come pick raspberries in her garden.  What a delightful experience that was.

 

There are thorns, true, but not so brash as blackberries.  They are a lot softer.  And the berries just release from the hull, so there is no waste.

 

Nancy told us about the bees that hang out on the underside of the leaves;  solitary bees, not hive insects.  We were careful not to disturb the bees, just picked the berries.  Great fun, and we have raspberries to eat.  They should last a little longer;  maybe we will get to do it again.

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!