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1. Dream it! Make it! Bake it! Shake it!:  Herb of the Year 2020  |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7475 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7475 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 14 2020 : 2:24:58 PM
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The International Herb of Year for 2020 is Rubus spp. Blackberries, raspberries, et al.
There's no room in my wee garden for berries so I'll plant a herb I haven't grown before as a substitute for this year's Jubilee. I would also like to find a container yellow rose to add to the other I two I've planted for the Jubilee. Last year it was "Mrs Oakley Fisher" and the year before that "Republic of Texas". Happy to say both are thriving in there containers.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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NatChap
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Natalie
Clarkesville
GA
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2020 : 6:38:35 PM
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Yay! Blackberries are our business! We sell Kiowa blackberries wholesale in the Summer. They are healthy and freeze well. I eat some in my oatmeal every morning. Here is a picture from blackberry season~
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2020 : 8:27:48 PM
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I'm a raspberry girl at heart, for sure - woo hoo! Can anyone recommend a good link where I can purchase some nice raspberry and blackberry canes online? I have a little room yet in my front yard... I was thinking it might be kind of fun to create a hedge of them instead of putting up a picket or wrought iron fence... Are they difficult to grow? I'm in, for sure! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2020 : 11:23:52 PM
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Nat... good thing we are not neighbors,, you'd catch me out in your patch plucking berries for my peanut butter, banana and berry smoothies!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Edited by - katmom on Jan 14 2020 11:24:12 PM |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6838 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2020 : 05:20:45 AM
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Blackberries grow wild down here in Florida and are usually ripe by early May. That would be a perfect theme for me this year. If we get a good Spring for the berries, I might be able to find a patch with enough berries to make jam. Our blackberries are small so you have to gather a bunch to can anything.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7475 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7475 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2020 : 05:22:54 AM
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Winnie, wild harvesting berries for jam sounds like fun. Come spring tell us all about it.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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treelady
True Blue Farmgirl
2376 Posts
Julie
Medina
ND
USA
2376 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2020 : 12:10:50 PM
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Nini, raspberries are super easy to grow, and spread like crazy once established. I would love to be able to grow blackberries, but it is way to cold here. I freeze oodles of raspberries though and am even having a vintner making me a large batch of wine out of last years abundance. Should be ready in time for Valentine's Day.
A little rain can straighten a flower stem. A little love can change a life.
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NatChap
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Natalie
Clarkesville
GA
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2020 : 5:15:38 PM
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Nini,
We ordered ours from Ison's - https://www.isons.com/shop/berry-plants/blackberry/kiowa-upright-thorny-blackberry-2-plant/ This is the best price I've found online. Stark Brothers has wonderful products but are more expensive. We used a trellis system much like grapes for easier picking. They do have thorns. The trellis system requires pruning back current year canes so the new primocanes can grow for next year once current year harvest is complete. We started with 625 plants in 2012 and are down to about 600 due to Rosette disease. We cut out those vines and the rest seem good. They are not difficult to grow. If you wanted a few frontyard ones you should have no problem. They grow in zones 5 - 9.
We have a fence around the vineyard to keep deer and bears out of it. They LOVE to snip off the vine!
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
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NatChap
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Natalie
Clarkesville
GA
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2020 : 5:18:54 PM
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Grace,
There are plenty to share! Those smoothies sound like a yummy combination!
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7475 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7475 Posts |
Posted - Jan 21 2020 : 08:56:27 AM
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I ordered a yellow container rose today to celebrate our 2020 FarmGirl Jubilee. It's "Ron's Choice" from Antique Rose Emporium here in Texas. It will be delivered the second week of April and will join my other yellow container roses on the deck.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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NatChap
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Natalie
Clarkesville
GA
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2020 : 3:04:21 PM
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Sara,
How exciting to add a new rose to your collection! One can never have too many flowers!
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7475 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7475 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2020 : 3:15:39 PM
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Natalie, you are so right. I like having the pleasure of selecting a rose; ordering it; and than counting the months till it gets here.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17447 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2020 : 09:09:03 AM
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Oh, forgot yo mention...my local neighborhood Deer would Luv it if I were to plant more roses... snacking on them is one of their favorite things to do... next to smacking on the apples!!! ..
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Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Feb 03 2020 : 11:01:23 AM
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We have wild raspberries, blackberries and wine berries here, which I make jam with. I did a blog on it before, let me know if you all would like the link.
I love berry cobbler, too! Berries are my favorite summer fruit (technically not an herb). Love all kinds. Some are easier to grow than others, and it depends on the season.
Thanks for the info.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17447 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Vicki
Sebring
FLORIDA
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2020 : 6:40:52 PM
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I will see if I can start some raspberry plants this summer! I have a playground close by and would be okay sharing if they thrive. Zone 9.
Farmgirl#7588 Fishgirl Farm Chapter member.
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NatChap
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Natalie
Clarkesville
GA
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2020 : 08:13:32 AM
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Vicki,
That is gorgeous!!!! Thank you for sharing such beauty. Enjoy the day!
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
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danyel
True Blue Farmgirl
350 Posts
Danyel
Robertsdale
PA
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2020 : 7:01:53 PM
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Berries are a favorite! Especially black raspberries, yummy to snack on. Teaching grandchildren to pick last year made many a memory. I tried planting some but they did not grow. Might try again this year.
Farmgirl sister 4202
Danyel |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7475 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7475 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2020 : 9:26:56 PM
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Danyel if you decide to plant berries this year I hope they do well for you.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2020 : 10:15:15 PM
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Wild raspberries grow along our lane. They are delicious. I make jam in my bread machine. So good. Also add to overnight oatmeal and pies too. The thorns hurt like crazy though. Ouch!
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
October 2016 Farmgirl of the month
John 11: 35 Jesus wept.
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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danyel
True Blue Farmgirl
350 Posts
Danyel
Robertsdale
PA
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2020 : 05:29:06 AM
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Thank you Sara. I will try again, I do not mind going to the mountains to pick but I am trying to get as much growing on my little piece of ground that I can. Also adding to my strawberry patch yearly. It’s still small, the grandchildren keep it picked clean.
Blessings
Farmgirl sister 4202
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Krissel
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Vicki
Sebring
FLORIDA
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2020 : 07:06:30 AM
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Strawberry is my other hope for summer growth! I'm not a green thumb but I love trying! My Sunflowers bloomed and I used them for the table at the Ladies luncheon! It is so rewarding to use the things I grow or make! Mulberry trees used to grow at the trailer park I lived in and I had every mother making treats for our families one year! What fun and memories it was!
Farmgirl#7588 Fishgirl Farm Chapter member.
Laughter makes the heart strong! |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7475 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7475 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2020 : 07:50:09 AM
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Vicki, good luck on your strawberry bed.
I mentioned earlier since I can't grow berries because of too much shade I would go with another container yellow rose. I ordered Ron's Choice from Antique Rose Emporium in Jan to be delivered in April. I figured I could plant a container rose anytime of the year. Well, I was wrong. They sent it to be in late Jan. Seems like that's the time to plant roses in my zone. The other time is in the fall. The rose is doing good and a mild winter has helped it to adjust to my back deck. Hope to see yellow buds later this year.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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1. Dream it! Make it! Bake it! Shake it!: Herb of the Year 2020 |
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Herb of the Year 2020
