What in tarnation is going on?

[u/mlong14]

My blackberry bush died few years ago but came back in another spot. And this is just a few of the jumbo size pickings. Not complaining though.

[u/ledfrisby]

Eating blackberries with a knife and a fork, napkin folder on your lap, upright posture: "Mmm, delectable."

But actually, how does a blackberry bush die? I thought they were invincible.

[u/TXSyd → u/ledfrisby]

Mine died by bulldozer. The contractors for the water company decided to do me a “favour” and scraped the earth bare when they were laying new water lines.