Finally started the harvest, about 4 weeks behind everyone else. Sort of a race between the bees, me, rain and mold that will go on for the next week or two. But I decided to get serious this year and took my hedging shears along. So, much easier and less painful. Just chop away the first year canes that guard the berries. I don't recommend this for people picking on someone else's property, but it's working nicely. I pick, rinse and bag each morning, tossing the bag in the freezer. When I have 6 gallons, I'll thaw them and start the wine.
Doesn't look like there are any Oregon Evergreens though. Much better tasting than the Himalayans, but nada.
Doesn't look like there are any Oregon Evergreens though. Much better tasting than the Himalayans, but nada.