Put the Late-Summer Garden to Work


Happy Saturday Reader,

The garden is still giving us plenty to work with. A cool drink handles the warm afternoon, while two berry projects stretch the harvest further. Each one is practical enough for a quiet Saturday in the kitchen.

Cucumber Water Recipe

Glass of cucumber water with sliced cucumbers and ice cubes

Cucumber slices turn cold water into something extra refreshing. It takes minutes to prepare. Keep a pitcher ready for the last warm afternoons.

Mix a pitcher

This beverage dispenser keeps cucumber water cold and easy to serve outside.


Blackberry vinegar

Bottle of blackberry vinegar with whole berries and dark liquid inside

Blackberries give homemade vinegar a deep color and bright fruit note. A small splash wakes up simple salads. The bottle also makes a thoughtful kitchen gift.

Start a batch

These embossed glass bottles make homemade blackberry vinegar tidy to pour and store.


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This Week at Bees Haven

Caught in the Act: Busy Bees and Butterflies

Eastern comma butterfly and bumble bee on Echinacea flower.

A butterfly and bumble bee share one vivid garden moment. It is a lovely reminder to notice who visits the flowers.

See the garden moment


Dehydrating blackberries / Blackberry powder

Tray of dehydrated blackberries with dark, shriveled appearance

Dehydrated blackberries turn into a useful little pantry ingredient. The powder adds berry flavor without extra liquid. Try it in yogurt, frosting, or oatmeal.

Dehydrate the berries

This dehydrator handles berries evenly when you want powder for later.

Make the most of what is ripe and within reach. Small batches add up to a pantry that remembers summer.

Enjoy! And have fun cooking!

aka Beth Neels

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