Tag Archives: berry

Cocktails from the Park: Blackberry Lime Rickey

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

I almost forgot about wild blackberries this summer. Exactly how this is even possible I’m not certain. The ever-present himalayan blackberry is incredibly invasive and considered a noxious weed. I check for it on our hillside with a somewhat compulsive zeal. … Continue reading →

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Vertical Gardening with Concrete Wire Mesh

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

Do you have an item that you could not live without in your garden?  Most of us do.  The things I use the most include a hori-hori, my hand pruners, and concrete wire mesh. Concrete wire mesh, or remesh, or … Continue reading →

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Seeds, Berries and Chickens!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

The weather in Seattle is dismal.  At best. I’ve got our seeds planted inside and outside anyhow, mostly adhering to my geeked out spreadsheet I made of the seeds we have. I started a new tab “Garden 2011″ if you … Continue reading →

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My Own CanJam Berry Roundup

Posted on July 3, 2010 by

Did you think I forgot about berries so soon?  Oh no! Fear not.  With berry season finally upon those of us in the Pacific Northwest, I am just getting warmed up.  Starting it all off was the Peppery Strawberry Vinegar.  Last night was for homemade … Continue reading →

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Can Jam- June Edition: Berries!

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

I really love salads. Really, really love them.  I don’t write about them often enough but I’ve got some deep salad love.  Green, pasta, grain, potato… I love them all.  You know, just spare me the mustard & blue cheese. … Continue reading →

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