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Ian Watson

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #195 on: July 21, 2024, 15:07:54 »
Second, Vaccinium myrtillus ('hill berry', but called 'blueberries' in Norwegian), has a quite sweet taste on its own. Teeming with anti-oxidants too. Perfect for jams, juice, or dessert. We fill the freezers every autumn.

These are known as "wimberries" in the northwest of England. They are a great addition to apple pies.

I'm envious too :)

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #196 on: July 21, 2024, 15:25:00 »
Are these the same I wonder as the commercially grown blue berries that sell for such high prices here in Australia?

These are known as "wimberries" in the northwest of England. They are a great addition to apple pies.

I'm envious too :)
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Re: July 2024
« Reply #197 on: July 21, 2024, 16:52:26 »
Are these the same I wonder as the commercially grown blue berries that sell for such high prices here in Australia?


Related, but not the same. The commercial product is Vaccinium melanocarpus, which is not native to Europe. The berries are light-coloured inside in contrast to the 'wimberry'. which is blue-red to black all through. Compared to "our" berries, these are more bland, but bigger.

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #198 on: July 21, 2024, 17:26:36 »
Bridge at dusk.
Wonderful combination of electric and ambient light
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Ian Watson

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #199 on: July 21, 2024, 17:48:15 »
Related, but not the same. The commercial product is Vaccinium melanocarpus, which is not native to Europe. The berries are light-coloured inside in contrast to the 'wimberry'. which is blue-red to black all through. Compared to "our" berries, these are more bland, but bigger.

In North America, Vaccinium corymbosum is found natively in the east and available commercially across Canada and the US. These are more bland, too.

Our friends in western Canada and nearby States will have Amelanchier alnifolia. Known to me as Saskatoon berries but also known as western or Pacific serviceberries. I wish that I could get them in Ontario.

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #200 on: July 21, 2024, 17:49:53 »
Our farmers' market featured this lady, who grows edible mushrooms. We plan to find a few recipes for the "pink oyster" variety. She swears that it tastes a bit like bacon. It is the very pink one close to my daughter.

The one that is being shown is "blue oyster."

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #201 on: July 21, 2024, 17:54:37 »
Thank you Birna and Ian.

Related, but not the same. The commercial product is Vaccinium melanocarpus, which is not native to Europe. The berries are light-coloured inside in contrast to the 'wimberry'. which is blue-red to black all through. Compared to "our" berries, these are more bland, but bigger.
In North America, Vaccinium corymbosum is found natively in the east and available commercially across Canada and the US. These are more bland, too.

Our friends in western Canada and nearby States will have Amelanchier alnifolia. Known to me as Saskatoon berries but also known as western or Pacific serviceberries. I wish that I could get them in Ontario.
Hugh Gunn

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #202 on: July 21, 2024, 18:52:27 »
After a bit of further reading, it seems that it was the North American varieties that were introduced to Australia.

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #203 on: July 21, 2024, 19:15:14 »
Orange tree
The flowers are blooming, and the bees are already at work, filling the air with a wonderful smell that occasionally drifts into the house.
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Re: July 2024
« Reply #204 on: July 21, 2024, 22:12:30 »
Wonderful combination of electric and ambient light

Thank you, Armando!  That's exactly why I was attracted by this view.
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Re: July 2024
« Reply #205 on: July 22, 2024, 05:33:27 »
Thank you Ian.  I will do some follow up.

After a bit of further reading, it seems that it was the North American varieties that were introduced to Australia.
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Re: July 2024
« Reply #206 on: July 22, 2024, 06:03:09 »
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Re: July 2024
« Reply #207 on: July 22, 2024, 11:26:35 »
Was on the stadium for a soccer game last friday.
The goal on penalty, we won!

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #208 on: July 22, 2024, 12:27:13 »
Was on the stadium for a soccer game last friday.
The goal on penalty, we won!

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Re: July 2024
« Reply #209 on: July 22, 2024, 12:29:44 »
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