July 2024

[Ian Watson]

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

[Hugh_3170]

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

[Birna Rørslett]

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.

[armando_m]

Bridge at dusk.

Wonderful combination of electric and ambient light

[Ian Watson]

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.

[Ian Watson]

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."

Nikon Zf, 35mm f/1.8S.

[Hugh_3170]

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.

[Ian Watson]

After a bit of further reading, it seems that it was the North American varieties that were introduced to Australia.

[armando_m]

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.
X-T3 55-200 zoom @ 200mm

[Akira]

Wonderful combination of electric and ambient light

Thank you, Armando!  That's exactly why I was attracted by this view.

[Hugh_3170]

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.

[aerobat]

Story on the arm - Zf & Z 35mm f/1.8

[Bent Hjarbo]

Was on the stadium for a soccer game last friday.
The goal on penalty, we won!

[Fons Baerken]

Was on the stadium for a soccer game last friday.
The goal on penalty, we won!

The Z 100-400mm Bent?

[Fons Baerken]

Creative edit, LUT grading, arctic embrace from DxO photolab 7.8

Z7_2  -  Z 105mm f/2.8 S