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Tag Archives: blackberries
Harvest Monday July 4, 2022
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Summer crops are taking over much of our harvests now. The blueberries and blackberries are still ripening, but the heat and dry weather are making them … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged acorn squash, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, eggplant, kohlrabi, squash, zucchini
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Harvest Monday June 20, 2022
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. We harvested a few “firsts” last week, including the first blueberries and blackberries. My wife is in charge of blueberry picking, while I harvest the blackberries. … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, eggplant, kohlrabi, lacto-fermentation, sauerkraut
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Variety Spotlight: Natchez Blackberries
This is the latest in a series of posts that I’ve done about my favorite varieties of fruits, vegetables and herbs we grow at Happy Acres. To see my other Spotlights, and those from other garden bloggers, visit the Variety Spotlights page. I’m … Continue reading
Harvest Monday May 16, 2022
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where we celebrate all things harvest related. Lettuce is still plentiful here, though starting to show signs of our recent heat. It has been getting over 90°F in the greenhouse every day, and … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged asparagus, blackberries, lettuce, microgreens, pac choi, radishes, sorrel
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Harvest Monday October 11, 2021
It’s time once again for Harvest Monday, where gardeners from all over celebrate all things harvest related. I harvested only a few times last week, as we had a busy week full of other activities. We got our Covid-19 booster … Continue reading
Posted in Harvest Monday
Tagged blackberries, hot peppers, Korean squash, neck pumpkins, pole beans, sweet peppers
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