tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post7014855378737111143..comments2024-03-28T03:25:19.736-07:00Comments on Boulderneigh: Rhapsodies in blueMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-81198938700022152922020-07-28T19:38:19.733-07:002020-07-28T19:38:19.733-07:00Marlane, they ARE cute, and I follow an Instagram ...Marlane, they ARE cute, and I follow an Instagram account (@thedailyjames) of people who have befriended a whole family of them on their property, but my men wage war on them.<br /><br />I appreciate that, Sue! This is the first year I've had to do all the picking by myself, but I got 'er done.<br /><br />It is SO nice to live near where they are grown, and have contacts, Elaine.<br /><br />I remember elderberries from when we lived in Kansas, Tim. I think I made jam; but my memories from 32+ years ago are getting foggy. ;-)<br /><br />We actually have two freezers, Leigh, a chest freezer for everything and an upright just for fruit. Even so, Rick will probably store some of these in the freezer at his vet clinic, or I won't have room for the peaches I just bought!<br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-71140850639571083292020-07-28T18:25:06.740-07:002020-07-28T18:25:06.740-07:00That's a lot of blueberries! I'm impressed...That's a lot of blueberries! I'm impressed you have room in your freezer for that many. You must have a wonderfully large freezer!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-55164428354640185472020-07-28T05:56:44.516-07:002020-07-28T05:56:44.516-07:00I love blueberries! In Wisconsin, I could get them...I love blueberries! In Wisconsin, I could get them at the farmers' market in Madison in bulk. Out here on the edge of the back of beyond on the prairie, no. But we do have what I call 'Iowa Blueberries.' Elderberries. They grow wild in the roadside ditches and make the best elderberry syrup and jam. Supposed to make good wine, too. But I can't tell the difference between wine and vinegar, so I'm no help there.<br /><br />You have a prize winner in Poppy! What a pretty dog. Those back leg muscles are amazing, and remind me of Annie's. These dogs are made to do stuff! Cheers.Tim B. Inmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143483015560273896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-7636927095530941412020-07-28T03:51:20.982-07:002020-07-28T03:51:20.982-07:00Wow, they are about 2.99 a pint in the store aroun...Wow, they are about 2.99 a pint in the store around here - and I think I am doing well when I can get them at that price!! You made out like a bandit - figuratively of course. Ha!!Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-21040267269312108312020-07-27T20:03:38.169-07:002020-07-27T20:03:38.169-07:00I woulda helped you with the blueberries for a sha...I woulda helped you with the blueberries for a share. They are so good when picked at the peak of ripeness. Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-57882143028978910202020-07-27T17:04:33.371-07:002020-07-27T17:04:33.371-07:00Or link https://www.blogger.com/profile/1512803972...Or link https://www.blogger.com/profile/15128039722160556974marlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128039722160556974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-87293664429342852582020-07-27T16:40:15.296-07:002020-07-27T16:40:15.296-07:00Ground Squirrels are all over where we keep our ho...Ground Squirrels are all over where we keep our horses. They eat the horses hay and grain. There are literally hundreds of them. They are attracted to the water and feed that is available in an open landscape here in So Cal US which has a very dry climate. We love them though, and my husband is currently taming one to hand feed. We had to build a special feeder hung off the ground for our old horse who was getting very thin. (click on my name to read my blogs)marlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128039722160556974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-73112176176767647882020-07-27T16:31:55.309-07:002020-07-27T16:31:55.309-07:00But yours are better because you GREW them, Mama P...But yours are better because you GREW them, Mama Pea! Our blueberry bushes never thrived or produced 5 1/2 cups TOTAL in the years they struggled. They finally died, and Rick tore them out this spring.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31671898.post-24404169113133294092020-07-27T09:16:30.085-07:002020-07-27T09:16:30.085-07:00What a blueberry haul! I just now came in from pi...What a blueberry haul! I just now came in from picking the very first of our blueberries. My total? A paultry (compared to yours -- and 4-1/2 hours in the heat picking yours??) 5-1/2 cups. But there are more to come although I won't begin to reach your bounty.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.com