
Actually, I don't really mind the heat. I just remember those days of minus 40 and the north wind that January and February brings to Manitoba and a little heat is welcome.
This morning had the feel of mid-October and it seemed that it might be a good time to check if the wild blueberries were ready for picking.

We bundled up in hoodies, toting bug spray just in case, and headed for the hills...sand hills that is.
After about a 15 minute drive we arrived at out first spot and eagerly climbed out of the van.
The pickings initially were sparse but the kids were still
excited to find berries as this was their first berry-picking adventure. We tried a few spots and after half an

Ah, sweet success! Although we were probably a week or 10 days early for picking, we got enough to make blueberry pancakes for 4 and put a margarine container in the freezer.
We'll return in a week or 2 to try again. Anyone who has ever picked wild bush blueberries will know why they sell for $40 for a 4 litre (about a quart) ice cream pail. It takes a long time to fill a basket. Sometimes I make a blueberry syrup from my pickings. I have also used them in muffins, cake and this year I may try a version of my brandied cherries with the blueberries. However you choose to have them, they are wonderful!