Now we wait...

The bees have done their work and have gone home. There is still some fertilizing to do... and soil and tissue testing but much of what we do now is wait for the berries to size up. Well.. we don't really wait there is lots to do to get ready for harvest. Lots of equipment must be serviced. Most equipment has to have 100% reliability during harvest. In some cases we have backups but it is important that everything works properly.

I am slowing down a little. I have to if I am to be ready for harvest. I have been kayaking a bit and I will probably do a road trip or two before the end of summer.

I love the lake at home. Although it is a small lake there are many places to explore. I took some 'beaver' canals deep into the marsh at the south end of the lake. Many plants were blooming and I could smell the fragrance drifting in the light breeze.

I want to explore our lower reservoir with the kayak too...there are many things to see in our wetlands if you take the time. Beyond the plants there are many turtles close to shore and water birds and lots of beaver sign. The colors are amazing.