Seasonal Photos
January - March
Late February - April
Late February - April
Bushes are dormant in winter. Dormancy helps bushes survive winter cold.
Late February - April
Late February - April
Late February - April
Pruning season. Each bush is trimmed to promote fruit yield and easy picking. Clippings are collected and burned.
May
Late February - April
June
Bushes leaf out and flower. Honey and wild bumble bees pollinate flowers. Drip lines for irrigation are activated.
June
July - august
June
Start of growing season. First berries ready in about a month. Netting is rolled out to protect berries from birds.
July - august
July - august
July - august
Pick-your-own (PYO) season begins. Specific start /end dates depend on weather. Berries range in color from medium to dark blue.
September
July - august
July - august
PYO season ends. Time to roll up the netting and tie it down for winter.
October - November
October - November
October - November
Bushes show off their fiery fall foliage and when leaves drop, their bright crimson stalks. Time to mulch the bushes to protect roots from winter cold.
December
October - November
October - November
Dormant time again. Start of another yearly cycle.