Top spots for picking blackberries
August, September and early October is the best time to pick these juicy fruits from hedgerows. Arm the kids with baskets and it won’t be long until everyone’s fingers and lips are dyed purple. Afterwards kids can tick off No.21 from our list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾.
" Don’t completely clear an area of food, leave some for the animals and give a chance for the plants to re-seed. "