The first day of summer is here, and it’s bringing the irresistible, sun-kissed taste of fresh blueberries and blackberries.

In addition to the blackberries, Orr-Dove said they still have red raspberries, as well as pick-your-own sunflowers and zinnias. And soon grapes will be in season.

This summer's weather has been perfect. The partly cloudy days in the low 80's forecasted for this week are perfect for going blackberry picking. Grab your sunscreen, a hat and a bucket and hit ...

What’s in season and how much: Fall blackberries and raspberries should be ready for picking by the end of the month or sooner. They still have some summer berries for picking. Contact: 734-572 ...

The Chesters I've been picking are a tighter, often smaller variety of blackberry; the Triple Crowns are in-your-face and brawny, the gridiron equivalent of an offensive lineman. But they can be ...

On a trip to the blackberry patch on Wednesday, Frank Gieringer provided some tips for picking the sweetest blackberries. “Pick them when they are solid black with no red spots,” he said.