Huckleberry Pickin' Time
It's huckleberry pickin' time in The Flathead! Almost past time. We picked a pint last week and have used them in fruit salad, shakes, and pancakes. A little goes a long way.
Our property borders thousands of acres of National Forest. We feel like land barons on our ten, given that we have access to what feels like unlimited terrain. One of the perks is the easy walking distance to large huckleberry patches. If you haven't tried huckleberries but get a chance, do it! Compared to blueberries, they're more tart and a lot harder to come by. Huckleberries grow only in the wild and on mostly shady hillsides. The real trick is to pick them at the precise time without annoying the bears that love the treats.
Here's a young grizzly checking out our neighbor's fruit tree a few days ago. This tree is a 5-minute walk from our patch. Needless to say, we carried bear spray and made a lot of noise as we picked.
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