The Season of Mellow Fruitfulness theirishaesthete 14 years ago The year’s erratic weather has meant, by and large, a poor fruit crop. Blackberries are the exception, such as this cache against a wall in County Meath; they look ripe for painting by Mildred Anne Butler (1858-1941). Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest