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Category Archives: Cherries and Berries
On the Brink – Saving a Cherry Bush from Drying Up
About three weeks ago, I noticed that one of my cherry bushes was not doing well at all. The temperature at that time was well above 90 degrees for a few days straight, and there wasn’t much rain. The leaves … Continue reading
Posted in "Boots", Cherries and Berries, How To's
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More Cherries and Berries
I took a look around to see just how much rain we had gotten from a recent storm. I was very happy to see that the soil seemed satisfied for the time being, and I had no obligation to carry … Continue reading
Posted in Blueberries, Cherries and Berries, Grapes
Tagged Cerises et les baies, Τα κεράσια και τα μούρα, Вишни и ягоды, चेरी और जामुन, 櫻桃和漿果, 체리와 딸기
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Timing and Progress
I’ve been trying to expand my gardening skills to include cooler weather crops, or in other words the items that I didn’t like to eat as a child. I’ve had to adjust my thinking about the growing season to get … Continue reading
Summer Cherries and Berries
While mowing the field over the weekend, I spotted these berry plants growing wild. I did some investigating online, and I believe that they are Service Berries. The leaves of this plant match the descriptions of service berries on several … Continue reading
Posted in Cherries and Berries, Gooseberries, Service Berries, Strawberries
Tagged Berries
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Getting Serious About Organic Fertilizer
There’s a new tool on the farm, one that’s been needed for far too long: a John Deere tractor. Now that it’s finally here, it’s time to get serious about spreading manure. The manure spreader has been on the farm … Continue reading
Posted in Cherries and Berries, Cooking from the Garden, Cows, Fertilizer, People, Raspberries, Tools
Tagged English Roast, Manure, Manure Spreader, Raspberries
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Before and After Cherry Blossoms
The other day I just happened to look over at my two sweet cherry bushes, and noticed that they’ve got quite colorful, so I decided to snap a few pictures. The very next day, I looked at the plants once … Continue reading
Photos by Nate: 2
I’m really impressed with my nephew’s photos, and I’ve decided I will post them once a week. This will give me a break, as well as show off the garden from Nate’s perspective. I’ve made it a point to teach … Continue reading
Posted in Cherries and Berries, Greenhouse, People
Tagged Goat, greenhouse, ITfarmer, Raspberry
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Calm Before the Storm
Having a garden is like having a grocery store in your backyard, and it’s a great feeling to walk out without paying a dime. It’s almost like you feel guilty for “stealing” food. The only theft your really guilty of is … Continue reading
Posted in Cherries and Berries, Cucumbers, Tomatoes & Peppers
Tagged cucumbers, squash, Tomato
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Tart Cherries and Wild Mint
The tart cherries are just starting to ripen and they are worth eating even thought they are quite sour. I gave my neices some, and they liked them. The trouble maker of the group suggested giving them to their mom … Continue reading