The Heirloom Garden of Eatin' in Tacoma, WA

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July 04, 2012

Raspberries

Care activities:
Divided
Fertilized / Amended
Grafted
Harvested
Repotted / Transplanted
Pruned / Trimmed / Mowed
Seeded
Started
Watered
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Ripe raspberries
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I harvested a bowl of raspberries tonight. They are starting to ripen fast now. Hopefully I will have enough for some jam soon. I snacked on some in the garden too. 
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JMTKMS replied 11 months ago
We are still gathering and storing in the freezer.  I am glad you are getting yours, instead of the birds.
Queen_of_Green replied 11 months ago
@JMTKMS: I have more than enough for both me and the birds! Fortunately, the birds don't bother them much in my yard. They have lots of other food here.
JMTKMS replied 11 months ago
@Queen_of_Green:  Well that is good. I wish we had more, but I think next year will be a really good year.
Queen_of_Green replied 11 months ago
@JMTKMS: Next year, I'm sure you will have LOTS more! :)
SweetDomesticity replied 11 months ago
Your berries are looking mighty good!  Mine have slowed down a bit in this heat, but I think it's mainly a water thing - I let the hose run on them for a while early this morning - I hope that helps!
Queen_of_Green replied 11 months ago
@SweetDomesticity...: The berries are really good right now! Soon enough will be ripe at the same time to make jam. I have been snacking on them regularly! Water should help a lot... I also topdress with compost this time of year and the fall crop has HUGE berries! :)
JMTKMS replied 11 months ago
@Queen_of_Green:  Do raspberries produce twice in a year?  Guess I better get composting...  :)
Queen_of_Green replied 11 months ago
@JMTKMS: It depends on the variety you have... Some varieties are summer bearing and some are everbearing. Mine are all everbearing.
JMTKMS replied 11 months ago
@Queen_of_Green:   Remind me, are your with or without thorns?
Queen_of_Green replied 11 months ago
@JMTKMS: They have little thorns, but they don't really scratch... If that makes sense...
JMTKMS replied 11 months ago
@Queen_of_Green:  Sounds like a good variety, since it is everbearing.  :)
Queen_of_Green replied 11 months ago
@JMTKMS: They are delicious too. I hope I can get some in the house to make something with this season. So far, they all seem to get eaten fresh off the vine! :)
JMTKMS replied 11 months ago
@Queen_of_Green:  It is hard when there is just a handful every day.  We have similar problem.. but we do try to get a few into the freezer so they an add up.  :)
Queen_of_Green replied 11 months ago
@JMTKMS: It sure is... But next year you will have a lot more and every year after that too! They multiply pretty fast.
JMTKMS replied 11 months ago
@Queen_of_Green:  Thats for sure, we have lots of new ones already to find homes for.  
Queen_of_Green replied 11 months ago
@JMTKMS: Cool! You'll have a good crop in no time! :)
JMTKMS replied 11 months ago
That is a very exciting thought!   Hey, I talked to my dad and the grill he was talking about is the same one you got.  Just such a small world... so funny he mentioned it to me, the night before you told us you got one.... :) :)
Queen_of_Green replied 11 months ago
@JMTKMS: That is a funny connection! I had never even heard of Traeger Grills until a few months ago! :) I love it, BTW! I grilled some corn on the cob again tonight... Delicious! :)

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