tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post4032691650046476753..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: First RasthpberriesMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-28536338917488163612010-07-19T16:48:10.975-05:002010-07-19T16:48:10.975-05:00Susan - Sorry 'bout that. (Tee-hee!)Susan - Sorry 'bout that. (Tee-hee!)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-72439690478593453732010-07-19T12:56:07.275-05:002010-07-19T12:56:07.275-05:00Now I won't be able to pronounce them any othe...Now I won't be able to pronounce them any other way....Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-7874784345856839562010-07-19T12:25:09.961-05:002010-07-19T12:25:09.961-05:00Leigh - I think raspberries are especially great t...Leigh - I think raspberries are especially great to grow on the homestead because they don't travel well at all in shipping and are SO expensive in the store. Also mold easily if you don't use or process them quickly. They're my favorite, hubby would choose strawberries.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-69966332053460248862010-07-19T05:50:06.759-05:002010-07-19T05:50:06.759-05:00These look marvelous! I can't wait for my red...These look marvelous! I can't wait for my red raspberry plants to grow up and present me with loads of lovely berries. You freeze them like I freeze blueberries.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-52759239610853793002010-07-18T17:05:19.600-05:002010-07-18T17:05:19.600-05:00Erin - That is so cute that Finn goes out every mo...Erin - That is so cute that Finn goes out every morning to harvest his berries for his cereal. Tell him that's how I like them, too. In my cereal!<br /><br />Yes, looks like you're going to have to add to your berry plantings . . . you need his and his patches. :o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-24068824355262297292010-07-18T13:32:58.835-05:002010-07-18T13:32:58.835-05:00I always separate mine to freeze on a sheet, too! ...I always separate mine to freeze on a sheet, too! Hmmm, except that this year none made it into the freezer! That's a good thing, though, it means the kids are eating more fruit. Although, Finn has claimed the raspberry patch as "his" to which Loch replies "no fair, maaaaaaaaaaa!" Guess I will have to plant more! Another bonus, I don't have to harvest since Finnegan skips his happy self out every morning and comes back with a bowl for his bran flakes LOL!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-65708202546780664532010-07-18T12:22:52.559-05:002010-07-18T12:22:52.559-05:00Apple Pie Gal - Ya, it takes a year or two for the...Apple Pie Gal - Ya, it takes a year or two for them to get established but then with good care they last a looong time. You'll enjoy them and you'll never have trouble getting rid of any excess!<br /><br />JJ - Well, I see an experiment coming on! I've always had trouble with raspberries mooshing together if I don't freeze them on the cookie sheets before packaging. Could it be that there's that much difference in moisture content of raspberries? I do as you do with blueberries; just put them in their freezer containers (I use the bags) and they stay un-clumped.<br /><br />Next picking that I put in the freezer, I'll try again your way.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38946328969161955252010-07-18T11:49:09.545-05:002010-07-18T11:49:09.545-05:00Why bother freezing them on cookie sheets? Is it b...Why bother freezing them on cookie sheets? Is it because you bag them?I just put them into plastic containers and freeze. They're like blueberries in that they stay separate and un-mushed.Jennifer Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595231987892881691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-59314722182528824672010-07-18T10:57:05.326-05:002010-07-18T10:57:05.326-05:00I planted several types of berry bushes last year,...I planted several types of berry bushes last year, so we aren't nearly up to snuff with you yet...but I can't wait! Your berries make my mouth water!The Apple Pie Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340020795649093810noreply@blogger.com