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Summer to Fall Floral

Blackberry Mountain's Floral Manager illustrates how transitioning to a new season inspires floral design.

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Outdoor Hosting Tips

Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain team members offer their advice for a successful celebration outdoors.

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2025 Tomato Varieties

We're enjoying heading into the Garden to taste the unique tomato varieties we've planted for the season.

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Grilled Peach and Shishito Salad

Recreate a taste of Blackberry Farm-inspired flavor in your own kitchen with this recipe from The Barn's Summer menu.

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Watermelon and Celery Salad

Get the recipe for a light Summer salad that features fresh watermelon as the star ingredient!

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Three Summer Cocktails

These Summer cocktails at Blackberry Farm are perfect for cooling off from a hot day.

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Flavor in Full Bloom

Get the recipe for the Dogwood's Baby Beets and Strawberries with Crunchy Pistachio Butter and Sweet Herbs.

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A Summer of Adventures

Check out our favorite ways to enjoy Blackberry Mountain off the beaten path!

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Fly Fishing High on a Mountainside

We often use warmer summer days as an excuse to sneak off to one of the many higher elevation streams of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Here are a few tips for catching summer trout in the Smokies!

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Kids Grilling Tips from Helen DeFrance

Take a look at these tips from Helen DeFrance to help your kids learn to grill.

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The Right Temperature for Grilling or BBQ

Chef Josh Feathers has some great tips for Summer grilling!

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5 Summer Hiking Tips

Summertime is the most popular time to get out on the trails!

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Blind Wine Tasting

Here’s a fun idea for your Summer get-togethers: blind wine tasting!

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Hit the Water

The Summertime is the time to be on, or in, the water.

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Memorial Day Slushy

Mark the arrival of Summer with our favorite annual Memorial Day mocktail!

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Summer Venues for Summer Magic

With great weather, beautiful skies and blooming wildflowers, this time of year brings the opportunity to get outside as a group.