I have never heard the term 'blackberry winter,' but then again, I am from the north!
My Mother told me there is always a cold snap during Holy Week. She is in northern MI and still getting snow. We got down to 32 yesterday morning and 38 last night.
I used to plant my tomatoes out early but I am too lazy now to make the effort to cover if a frost is predicted. This weekend or next I am planning on putting mine out. All my extra plants get taken to market to sell. What doesn't sell gets a home somewhere.
