Category Archives: berries

Thwarting the birds

Posted on May 19, 2017 by carolee

Last year, I was overjoyed to begin picking a quart or so every few days from the strawberries I’d planted in the potager.  They were older plants moved from the prior Cook’s Garden at the farm, so were off to … Continue reading →

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About that pruning….

Posted on February 5, 2017 by carolee

  February is a good month here in north central Indiana to do some pruning.  Fall-bearing red raspberries are cut down to about 6-8″ and summer bearing just need old canes taken out.  New canes that grew late summer and … Continue reading →

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Could it be Fairies?

Posted on May 16, 2016 by carolee

Since the strawberries began blooming, I’ve been keeping a close watch.  Before the rains set in, there were hundreds of pretty, white blooms.  I fussed and stewed, because I did not see a single bee to pollinate the flowers.  My … Continue reading →

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The Berry Rows

Posted on October 6, 2015 by carolee

It’s not only the wonderful flavor of just-picked, sun-warmed berries, or the fact that they are pricey at the markets, or that picking berries is a favorite treat for visiting grandchildren, but also the childhood memories of putting on long pants … Continue reading →

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