An Appalachian Tradition

What is a blackberry winter? Blackberry Winter is a colloquial expression used in Appalachia, referring to a cold snap that occurs in late spring when the blackberries are in bloom. Oldtimers also knew that blackberries need a cold snap to set buds on the blackberry canes, so as sure as night follows day, there will be a cold snap when the blackberries bloom, called Blackberry Winter. In our area, Blackberry Winter generally occurs in late April or early May. and occasionally, we see a few snowflakes. We find that Blackberry Winter teaches us not to give up, that the spring will be here soon with its awakening of the earth. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee, we strive to produce the highest quality candles to help make your house a home! Opened in 2004, Blackberry Winter Candle Company is a family-owned small business. We take pride in our products and use only the best, purest ingredients. By focusing on quality, we rise above the rest. We carry hand-poured soy candles of all shapes and types, warmers and diffusers and accessories. New products and updates added daily.