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Cool Blackberry Pops
It sure has been hot here! I remember as a kid, we just loved to hear that guy peddling the bicycle with a refrigerated case on the front yelling, “Popsicle Man.” I’d run inside and ask mom for a few … Continue reading
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Tagged blackberries, blackberry popsicles, gardening, popsicles, Recipes
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Putting Up Our Harvest
I’ve been busy drying tomatoes and putting up our blackberries and blueberries. Before I write more about that, Kristina had asked what the tomatoes look like when they are dried. I’ve never looked at them side by side, and thought … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, preserving, Ramblings, Recipes, tomatoes
Tagged blackberries, blackberry syrup, dried tomatoes, gardening, homemade, preserving, Recipes, tomatoes
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Ode To Our Elm
We got the news today, oh boy – our elm tree is dying of Dutch Elm Disease. As Master Gardeners we thought that was the case, but wanted to get some expert opinions. We met with two different arborists this … Continue reading
Blackberry Jello Recipe
So here is my recipe. So let’s get started! I put blackberries in a sauce pan. I simmered them bringing them to a boil. Then I turned off the heat and gently pushed down on them, releasing more juice. I … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, gardening, Recipes
Tagged blackberries, blackberry jello, comfort foods, homemade, homemade jello
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Blackberries are us
Our blackberries are coming on fast and furious now! What to do with all of this fruit? Well, the first thing I make is a cobbler. In case you are just joining us, here is my recipe. Then there are … Continue reading
Rainy Day Activities
Well, it finally rained! I’ve never wanted rain so badly in my whole life (I may be exaggerating a bit). Dave and I harvested at the church garden yesterday morning instead of today. We thought it might be a tad … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, Ramblings
Tagged CSA, feeding the hungry, gardening, Potters Wheel, rainy days, Soup Kitchens, Stonewall Farms, United Caring Shelters
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It’s Drying Time Again
Well, it’s that time of the year. The tomatoes are really starting to ripen so I’ve got the dehydrator going. For information on our dehydrator see this post. As I mentioned there, I sure wish I would have bought the … Continue reading
Lavender Bud Denuding
Today I harvested the rest of the Provence and the second Grosso plant. Two more Grosso plants and I will be done with this year’s lavender harvest. I love the smell of lavender in the house. As I was getting … Continue reading
Fresh Lavender Wreath
It’s been real smelly around here lately. I’ve been harvesting lavender. I harvested Dilly Dilly in Dave’s Butterfly Garden and couldn’t stop singing “Lavender blue dilly dilly, Lavender green dilly, dilly …” Dave hadn’t heard of the song sung by … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, gardening, tutorials
Tagged crafts, homemade, homemade gifts, lavender
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Sunday Morning Stroll
I thought I’d take a stroll through the slope garden this morning. It was alive with buzzing – lots of bees and butterflies. The following picture brought this question to mind – why can’t we all get along? They do. … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, Photography
Tagged blueberries, butterflies, coneflowers, daylilies, gardening
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