#blackberries — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #blackberries, aggregated by home.social.
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#Gardens that Nurture #Culture
Spring 2022
Excerpt: "Growing one’s own food became more appealing and, in some cases, a greater necessity to many in this pandemic era. #NativePeoples have long tended gardens that have provided their communities with #sustainably grown foods, #MedicinalPlants and #NaturalMaterials. Today these much-needed sources of local, healthy foods are also places to cultivate and preserve #CulturalTraditions.
" 'Even some Native cultures—like #foraging cultures—that didn’t historically garden now see it as a helpful use of land and time and money because they can efficiently produce the kinds of foods that people need to stay healthy,' said Elizabeth Hoover. Of #Mohawk and #Mikmaq descent, she is an associate professor of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California in Berkeley. Researching this trend, she drove 20,000 miles in 2014 to talk with dozens of #AmericanIndian gardeners and food advocates.
"In western North Carolina, David Anderson works as the horticultural operations supervisor at the #JessieOwleDugan #NativePlant and Greenhouse Facility of the Eastern Band of #Cherokee Indians. The complex includes three #greenhouses, 30 raised growing beds, a 3-acre nursery and 5 acres of fields dedicated to producing crops specifically for their seeds. It also has 330 acres of field that can be leased to enrolled tribal members who wish to garden or farm.
"While the facility does generate funds for the tribe, it also preserves culturally important species to get them into the hands of tribal members to plant. It focuses on growing traditional plants, such as #grapes, #elderberry, #WildStrawberries, #blackberries, #huckleberries sochan and #cohosh. In 2021, the greenhouse also grew #hickory saplings, which once mature, can to provide wood that can be used to make stickball sticks, artworks and other traditional projects. 'We serve our community with plants for home, for farmers, and for restoration,' said Anderson."
Read more:
https://www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/gardens-that-nurture-culture#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #NativeAmericans #CulturalPreservation #GrowYourOwnFood #Resilience #FoodSecurity #HeirloomPlants #SeedSaving
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#Gardens that Nurture #Culture
Spring 2022
Excerpt: "Growing one’s own food became more appealing and, in some cases, a greater necessity to many in this pandemic era. #NativePeoples have long tended gardens that have provided their communities with #sustainably grown foods, #MedicinalPlants and #NaturalMaterials. Today these much-needed sources of local, healthy foods are also places to cultivate and preserve #CulturalTraditions.
" 'Even some Native cultures—like #foraging cultures—that didn’t historically garden now see it as a helpful use of land and time and money because they can efficiently produce the kinds of foods that people need to stay healthy,' said Elizabeth Hoover. Of #Mohawk and #Mikmaq descent, she is an associate professor of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at the University of California in Berkeley. Researching this trend, she drove 20,000 miles in 2014 to talk with dozens of #AmericanIndian gardeners and food advocates.
"In western North Carolina, David Anderson works as the horticultural operations supervisor at the #JessieOwleDugan #NativePlant and Greenhouse Facility of the Eastern Band of #Cherokee Indians. The complex includes three #greenhouses, 30 raised growing beds, a 3-acre nursery and 5 acres of fields dedicated to producing crops specifically for their seeds. It also has 330 acres of field that can be leased to enrolled tribal members who wish to garden or farm.
"While the facility does generate funds for the tribe, it also preserves culturally important species to get them into the hands of tribal members to plant. It focuses on growing traditional plants, such as #grapes, #elderberry, #WildStrawberries, #blackberries, #huckleberries sochan and #cohosh. In 2021, the greenhouse also grew #hickory saplings, which once mature, can to provide wood that can be used to make stickball sticks, artworks and other traditional projects. 'We serve our community with plants for home, for farmers, and for restoration,' said Anderson."
Read more:
https://www.americanindianmagazine.org/story/gardens-that-nurture-culture#SolarPunkSunday #TraditionalFoods #NativeAmericans #CulturalPreservation #GrowYourOwnFood #Resilience #FoodSecurity #HeirloomPlants #SeedSaving
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More blackberry jam! This time with cinnamon and ginger! #blackberries #BlackberryJam #JamMaking #food
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More blackberry jam! This time with cinnamon and ginger! #blackberries #BlackberryJam #JamMaking #food
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More blackberry picking!
I decided to go to the little park near the pharmacy after I picked up my prescription. I didn't even know if there were brambles in there, but boy are there!
You gotta look for the south-facing ones in full sun, but I filled my little pot to bursting on just two bushes, and there was plenty more!
I'm gonna make so much blackberry jam this year! This will save a reasonable sum of money!
Look at all the blackberries in my pot, Anakin! Look at them! #food #blackberries
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More blackberry picking!
I decided to go to the little park near the pharmacy after I picked up my prescription. I didn't even know if there were brambles in there, but boy are there!
You gotta look for the south-facing ones in full sun, but I filled my little pot to bursting on just two bushes, and there was plenty more!
I'm gonna make so much blackberry jam this year! This will save a reasonable sum of money!
Look at all the blackberries in my pot, Anakin! Look at them! #food #blackberries
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#SilentSunday I did stagger out on a short dog walk.
We found blackberries, the second spot were actually ripe.
In mid-July.
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#SilentSunday I did stagger out on a short dog walk.
We found blackberries, the second spot were actually ripe.
In mid-July.
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Blackberries on the balcony, they are usually ripe around the first of August. #blackberries #urbangarden
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Blackberries on the balcony, they are usually ripe around the first of August. #blackberries #urbangarden
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Picked those blackberries, 9 lbs / 4.1 kg. There was also 4.7 lbs / 2.1 kg raspberries (not all shown), and 3.6 lbs / 1.6 kg of blueberries.
#gardening #berries #GrowYourOwn #harvest #garden #orchard #blackberries #raspberries #blueberries #July9
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Picked those blackberries, 9 lbs / 4.1 kg. There was also 4.7 lbs / 2.1 kg raspberries (not all shown), and 3.6 lbs / 1.6 kg of blueberries.
#gardening #berries #GrowYourOwn #harvest #garden #orchard #blackberries #raspberries #blueberries #July9
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I probably should pick some blackberries instead of just eating some when I walk by.
#gardening #orchard #blackberries #NatchezBlackberries #berries #July6
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I probably should pick some blackberries instead of just eating some when I walk by.
#gardening #orchard #blackberries #NatchezBlackberries #berries #July6
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BTW, as my #brambles grow and grow and grow, I already talked about the chaos - and clean horror gardens:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-01-ep-01-the-mess-we-hate-and-the-beauty-of-brambles/id1630784381?i=1000574989496#NatureMatchCuts #blackberries #gardening #blackberry #Triceratops #biodiversity #podcast
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BTW, as my #brambles grow and grow and grow, I already talked about the chaos - and clean horror gardens:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-01-ep-01-the-mess-we-hate-and-the-beauty-of-brambles/id1630784381?i=1000574989496#NatureMatchCuts #blackberries #gardening #blackberry #Triceratops #biodiversity #podcast
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From our adjacent urban woods. I left the lower-branch berries for the critters.
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From our adjacent urban woods. I left the lower-branch berries for the critters.
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Traditional #Wojapi Recipe – #NativeAmerican Berry Sauce Made Simple
By Corinne Griffith
June 4, 2025"Wojapi (pronounced WO-jah-pee) is a cherished Native American berry sauce rooted in #Lakota and #Dakota traditions. Made from wild berries and gently sweetened, this rich, velvety sauce was traditionally served with fry bread but today pairs beautifully with pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, and even ice cream.Dairy & Eggs
"Whether you’re exploring Indigenous cuisine for the first time or rekindling a family favorite, this simple recipe is a perfect introduction to the beauty of ancestral cooking.
Why I Love This Recipe
"There’s a deep simplicity and warmth to Wojapi that makes it feel like a hug in sauce form. It’s naturally sweet, full of bold berry flavor, and comes together in minutes using fresh or frozen fruit. What I love most is that it’s endlessly versatile—use it as a topping, a dip, or even a glaze.
"It’s the kind of recipe you can make in one pot, with five ingredients or fewer, and still have something that feels rich with history and meaning. It has the same joyful, flexible vibe as Caramel Apple Nachos, but with deep cultural roots.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen berries
(traditional choices: #blueberries, #chokecherries, or #blackberries)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker consistency)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)Optional Swaps & Tips
- Sweeteners: Maple syrup adds a subtle woodsy note, but honey is more traditional in some versions.
- Berries: Mix and match what you have. #Raspberries and #strawberries work too, but for authenticity, lean toward wild berries.
Cornstarch: Skip it for a thinner, more rustic sauce. Use it if you want a pudding-like consistency.
Citrus: A touch of lemon juice balances the sweetness and brings out the berry flavors."Source:
https://chefmaniac.com/traditional-wojapi-recipe-native-american-berry-sauce-made-simple/#SolarPunkSunday #WildBerries #IndigenousFoods #NativeAmericanFoods #BerrySauce
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Traditional #Wojapi Recipe – #NativeAmerican Berry Sauce Made Simple
By Corinne Griffith
June 4, 2025"Wojapi (pronounced WO-jah-pee) is a cherished Native American berry sauce rooted in #Lakota and #Dakota traditions. Made from wild berries and gently sweetened, this rich, velvety sauce was traditionally served with fry bread but today pairs beautifully with pancakes, yogurt, oatmeal, and even ice cream.Dairy & Eggs
"Whether you’re exploring Indigenous cuisine for the first time or rekindling a family favorite, this simple recipe is a perfect introduction to the beauty of ancestral cooking.
Why I Love This Recipe
"There’s a deep simplicity and warmth to Wojapi that makes it feel like a hug in sauce form. It’s naturally sweet, full of bold berry flavor, and comes together in minutes using fresh or frozen fruit. What I love most is that it’s endlessly versatile—use it as a topping, a dip, or even a glaze.
"It’s the kind of recipe you can make in one pot, with five ingredients or fewer, and still have something that feels rich with history and meaning. It has the same joyful, flexible vibe as Caramel Apple Nachos, but with deep cultural roots.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen berries
(traditional choices: #blueberries, #chokecherries, or #blackberries)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker consistency)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)Optional Swaps & Tips
- Sweeteners: Maple syrup adds a subtle woodsy note, but honey is more traditional in some versions.
- Berries: Mix and match what you have. #Raspberries and #strawberries work too, but for authenticity, lean toward wild berries.
Cornstarch: Skip it for a thinner, more rustic sauce. Use it if you want a pudding-like consistency.
Citrus: A touch of lemon juice balances the sweetness and brings out the berry flavors."Source:
https://chefmaniac.com/traditional-wojapi-recipe-native-american-berry-sauce-made-simple/#SolarPunkSunday #WildBerries #IndigenousFoods #NativeAmericanFoods #BerrySauce
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I will never be without blackberries here. Even if I somehow eradicate them all, they spill over the fence from the neighbours' place. The berries are delicious, but one doesn't want to be overrun by blackberry bushes. They are, alas, invasive.
The guy who started it all? Luther Burbank. His story fascinates me.
https://daily.jstor.org/the-himalayan-blackberry-and-the-dream-of-american-progress/
#blackberry #blackberries #HimalayanBlackberry #LutherBurbank #InvasivePlant #PNW #BC #BritishColumbia
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I will never be without blackberries here. Even if I somehow eradicate them all, they spill over the fence from the neighbours' place. The berries are delicious, but one doesn't want to be overrun by blackberry bushes. They are, alas, invasive.
The guy who started it all? Luther Burbank. His story fascinates me.
https://daily.jstor.org/the-himalayan-blackberry-and-the-dream-of-american-progress/
#blackberry #blackberries #HimalayanBlackberry #LutherBurbank #InvasivePlant #PNW #BC #BritishColumbia
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There's always a snack handy this time of year.
#gardening #orchard #berries #blackberries #blackcaps #raspberries #blueberries #June27
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There's always a snack handy this time of year.
#gardening #orchard #berries #blackberries #blackcaps #raspberries #blueberries #June27
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Most gardeners overlook these five native plants, but one gardener says they changed her harvests https://www.allforgardening.com/1843292/most-gardeners-overlook-these-five-native-plants-but-one-gardener-says-they-changed-her-harvests-2/ #BeeBalm #blackberries #garden #Harvests #NativeMilkweed #NativePlants #OakleafHydrangea #pollinators #TropicalMilkweed
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Most gardeners overlook these five native plants, but one gardener says they changed her harvests https://www.allforgardening.com/1843292/most-gardeners-overlook-these-five-native-plants-but-one-gardener-says-they-changed-her-harvests-2/ #BeeBalm #blackberries #garden #Harvests #NativeMilkweed #NativePlants #OakleafHydrangea #pollinators #TropicalMilkweed
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How the Himalayan blackberry took over the Pacific Northwest -- and a little about Luther Burbank's melting-pot eugenics:
https://daily.jstor.org/the-himalayan-blackberry-and-the-dream-of-american-progress/
This is timely -- I spent an hour this morning pulling blackberry roots, after previous hours of work with machete and brush saw.
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How the Himalayan blackberry took over the Pacific Northwest -- and a little about Luther Burbank's melting-pot eugenics:
https://daily.jstor.org/the-himalayan-blackberry-and-the-dream-of-american-progress/
This is timely -- I spent an hour this morning pulling blackberry roots, after previous hours of work with machete and brush saw.
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Bloom scrolling
And the year progresses. An afternoon walk (too hot to run) and the brambles are looking promising. That means that #running will be slower as I stop and snack much to the dug’s disgust.
#Brambles #Blackberries #Foraging #Breakfast #BloomScrolling #ScottishBorders
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Bloom scrolling
And the year progresses. An afternoon walk (too hot to run) and the brambles are looking promising. That means that #running will be slower as I stop and snack much to the dug’s disgust.
#Brambles #Blackberries #Foraging #Breakfast #BloomScrolling #ScottishBorders
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😎 It's nice to have blackberries growing wild in my yard, but blackberry picking can be dangerous. The hundreds of tiny thorns hook on to your skin and can make you a bloody mess.
🧤But now I have my new protective sleeves making berry picking much easier. Tried them out today. Worked great! Can't wait to put them on my yogurt.🐝 While I was out picking, I saw a thistle, tall as me, with a bright purple flower, being visited by a bumblebee.
#HabitatGardening #Gardening #NativePlants #BlackberryPicking #Blackberries
