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Tänään syötiin taas omam maam mansikoita, #OmNomNom!

#mansikka #mansikat #pihaelämää #marja #marjat #berry #berries #KaikkiPaitsiPuutarhanhoitoOnTurhaa #sato #satokausi #kesä #strawberry #strawberries #gardening

Rites of Passage: The #StrawberryCeremony

by Jillian Kerr, May 1, 2025

"Traditionally, the strawberry ceremony is for girls after their first menstrual cycle. However, today it is offered to folks who identify as #TwoSpirit and to those who didn’t have the opportunity to participate as young people, like me. I didn’t have the chance to go through this ceremony decades ago as an adolescent, and I am eagerly looking forward to my own strawberry ceremony experience this year. In anticipation, I researched the strawberry ceremony and talked to those who had already experienced it to learn more.

"Strawberries are highly significant to the #Wabanaki and other Native tribes; as part of the traditional Wabanaki diet before colonization, strawberries are indigenous. Natives used them for general health and to treat various ailments. Because of their shape, many Natives refer to strawberries as the 'heart berry.' The central plant and berry symbolize the mother, and the vines and future plants represent the connection between the Mother, her children, and her grandchildren. Strawberries could not grow without a vast, sprawling root system that connects the plants, like the veins that connect the heart to the rest of the body and sustain life."

Read more:
https://www.wabanakireach.org/rites_of_passage_the_strawberry_ceremony

#SolarPunkSunday #HistoryOfPlants
#NativePlants #WildStrawberries
#CulturalPreservation #GBLTQ #TraditionalAgriculture #IndigenousFoods #Strawberries

Celebration of the #Strawberry

"In the #Haudenosaunee culture, the strawberry is considered a gift from the Creator and the first berry of the season holds a special place for the #Oneida. The earliest of the sweet red berries are celebrated with a special ceremony in mid-June and the fruit holds the distinction of being the Oneida name for June – Awʌ́hihte’ (a-WUH-heat).

"Oneidas use strawberries in many ways and often flavor just about all foods and drinks with them come early summer. Some are eaten immediately; some are mashed and mixed with corn to make #StrawberryBread and some are mashed and dried in strips (sometimes called '#StrawberryLeather') to be used later in cooking or to eat alone.

"The juice, or '#StrawberryWater,' is known to promote health and well-being and is a feature of various ceremonies. #MedicinalTeas also can be made from the leaves and roots of the plant, helping to heal such ailments as diarrhea and inflamed, achy joints.


Strawberry Drink Recipe:

Ingredients:
- 1 quart of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup of sugar or to taste (or maple syrup, the traditional sweetener)
- ½ gallon of water

Wash and hull strawberries and place in blender or food processor with sugar and mix together. Pour into pitcher and thoroughly stir in water to blend.

Refrigerate to cool."

Source:
https://www.oneidaindiannation.com/stories-and-heritage-celebration-of-the-strawberry

#SolarPunkSunday
#NativePlants #IndigenousFoods #Strawberries #StrawberryRecipes #StrawberryFestival

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

#Haudenosaunee #Strawberry Drink Recipe

It's finally strawberry season in San Diego, and what better to celebrate than with a fresh pitcher of traditional, Haudenosaunee strawberry drink?

Posted by Lauren J. Mapp, April 10, 2016

"#Strawberries are an important part of the Haudenosaunee food culture, so much so that they are even mentioned in our creation story. According to one version, the Earth was created when a woman fell from the Sky World and landed on a turtle's back. Many water animals tried to dive to find mud from under the sea, but the only one to survive was a muskrat. He brought mud up from deep below the surface of the water and put it on the turtle's back, helping to create Turtle Island as we know it today.

"When the #SkyWoman died and her body was buried, various plants sprouted from the earth. The #ThreeSisters of corn, beans and squash came from her head; tobacco from her heart; and various medicines and strawberries from her feet.

"Strawberries are known to have many health benefits: they are good sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B-6 and folate; they're rich in antioxidants; and they are a natural blood thinner.

"Today, strawberries remain an integral part of our culture, and are celebrated each year through singing, dancing and storytelling in June during the #StrawberryFestival. The following recipe for Haudenosaunee strawberry drink uses sugar instead of the more traditional maple sap (which is pretty much impossible to find in Southern California), but the flavor of this juice makes for another way to enjoy this delightful fruit.

Ingredients:
🍓2 pints of fresh strawberries
🍓2 TBS sugar
🍓Fresh, filtered Water (enough to fill pitcher)

Recipe:
1. Remove leaves from strawberries, then slice them lengthwise.
2. Save 6 strawberries-worth of slices and mash remaining strawberries with a fork, muddler or potato masher.
3. Mix sugar with mashed strawberries, and then add the mixture and sliced strawberries to a 1 gallon pitcher.
4. Fill the remainder of the pitcher with fresh water and enjoy. Can be served chilled or over ice.

Note: You can omit the sugar if you desire a less sweet or healthier juice. You can also substitute agave syrup, maple sap (not syrup) or honey for the sugar - just add a little at a time until it is the desired level of sweetness."

Source:
https://www.offthemappblog.com/2016/04/haudenosaunee-strawberry-drink-recipe.html

#SolarPunkSunday #HistoryOfPlants
#NativePlants #WildStrawberries #IndigenousFoods

https://www.europesays.com/ie/554691/ Cone opsin structures offer insights into vision loss #AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration #Blindness #Brain #Éire #Evolution #eye #Genetic #IE #Ireland #MacularDegeneration #Molecule #Receptor #Research #Science #Strawberries #Technology #VisionLoss

Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: Someone Has Been Munching! https://www.allforgardening.com/1798117/transport-evolved-chicken-and-garden-update-someone-has-been-munching/ #ChickenUpdate #ElectricVehicles #EV #FordF150Lightning #garden #GardenUpdate #garlic #GreenhouseGardening #strawberries #tomatoes #TransportEvolved #WeightLoss

It's #harvest #strawberries daily season now 🍓🍓🍓🍓😁👩‍🌾

#GrowFoodNotLawns #GrowFruit #GrowItEatIt #fruit #Homegrown #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #EatWhatYouGrow #FoodGardening #GrowFood #FreshlyPicked #FreshFood

What's budding, leafing & fruiting - out in my gardens.

#Amaryllis
#Hostas
#Poppy leaves
June everbearing #strawberries

#Spring #perennials #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #flowers #botanical #plants #garden #Bloomscrolling #florespondence #PollinatorGardens #PlantIdentification #WhatsBlooming #WhatsGrowing #WhatsInMyGarden #SilentSunday

pistachio croissants from costco with cream cheese whipped cream by @zaron5551 and local strawbs #vegetarian #food #croissants #strawberries

Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: It’s Starting To Feel Like A Garden Again! https://www.allforgardening.com/1774525/transport-evolved-chicken-and-garden-update-its-starting-to-feel-like-a-garden-again/ #celery #ChickenAndGarden #courgettes #cucumbers #FavaBeans #garden #gardener #gardening #garlic #GreenhouseGrowing #PacificNorthwestGarden #peppers #Raspberries #strawberries #tomatillos #tomatoes #TransportEvolved #zucchini

Transport Evolved Chicken and Garden Update: It’s Starting To Feel Like A Garden Again! https://www.allforgardening.com/1774525/transport-evolved-chicken-and-garden-update-its-starting-to-feel-like-a-garden-again/ #celery #ChickenAndGarden #courgettes #cucumbers #FavaBeans #garden #gardener #gardening #garlic #GreenhouseGrowing #PacificNorthwestGarden #peppers #Raspberries #strawberries #tomatillos #tomatoes #TransportEvolved #zucchini

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What's growing & ripening ->
#Strawberries
Royal burgundy #beans
Oregon #snowpeas
Red Acre #cabbage

#Saanich #YYJ #FoodSecurity #FoodPlants #Wsanec #SaladGreens #FoodGarden #fruits #legumes #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #peas #Summer #botanical #food #GrowFood #gardening #vegetables #VictoriaBC #GrowItEatIt #PacificNorthwest #Zone8 #FreshProduce #photography #WhatsGrowing

What's growing & ripening ->
#Strawberries
Royal burgundy #beans
Oregon #snowpeas
Red Acre #cabbage

#Saanich #YYJ #FoodSecurity #FoodPlants #Wsanec #SaladGreens #FoodGarden #fruits #legumes #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PNW #peas #Summer #botanical #food #GrowFood #gardening #vegetables #VictoriaBC #GrowItEatIt #PacificNorthwest #Zone8 #FreshProduce #photography #WhatsGrowing

Hey folks in #Saanich #VictoriaBC & surrounding areas - come out for 2025 #StrawberryFestival 🍓
I'll be out there, volunteering at the event. Helping to raise funds for the LIFE program which provides a subsidized pass for disabled & low income people to access local recreational centres & programs. Come & see me there 😀

Join Saanich in celebrating the 58th annual Strawberry Festival. This #FamilyFriendly, fun, #FreeEvent features live music, kids' activities, bouncy castles, information booths, arts and craft stations and, of course, the traditional servings of #strawberries and ice cream. Scroll down to see information on vendors, music, activities and more!

When: Sunday, July 6, 2025, 11 am - 4 pm
Where: Beaver Lake Regional Park, 728 Beaver Lake Rd, main parking lot.

https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-community/community-services/events-and-festivals/strawberry-festival.html

#Wsanec #PublicEvent #CommunityEvent #Volunteering #YYJEvents #FreeParking #YYJ #SummerEvents #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #FunForEveryone #FreeFun

Picked some yummy #strawberries from the garden 🍓

#fruit #berries #homegrown #Summer #harvest #FreshlyPicked #GrowFood #Saanich #VictoriaBC #VancouverIsland

#Pesticides may contain an alarming amount of ‘#ForeverChemicals’: Study

by Sharon Udasin - 07/24/24 2:01 PM ET

"Toxic 'forever chemicals' are increasingly appearing in U.S. pesticides — contaminating waterways and posing a possible threat to human health, a new study has found.

"Pesticides containing these compounds, called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (#PFAS), are used widely nationwide on staple foods, such as #corn, #wheat, #kale, #spinach, #apples and #strawberries, according to the study, published Wednesday in Environmental Health Perspectives.

"Known for their ability to linger in the human body and the environment, PFAS have been linked to many illnesses, such as thyroid disease, kidney cancer and testicular cancer.

"PFAS-laden pesticides are also used inside homes, for flea treatments on pets and in insect-killing sprays, noted the authors, who represent several environmental organizations.

"The researchers — from the Center for Biological Diversity, the Environmental Working Group and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility — said they drew their conclusions by compiling data on sources of PFAS in pesticide products.

Read more:

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4790651-toxic-forever-chemicals-pesticides-study/

#PFOA #WaterIsLife #PFOS #PFASContamination #WaterPollution #PFASPollution #PTFE #Wildlife #Cancer #Contamination #Chemicals #Environment#GenXChemicals
#Toxic #CenterforBiologicalDiversity

A whole punnet of Angus (Monifieth!) strawberries plus lashings of cream. #Food #ScottishFood #Fruit #ScottishFruit #SummerFruit #Strawberries #SoftFruit #Cream #Monifieth #Angus #Tayside #Dundee #Scotland #ClottedCream #CornishClottedCream #Roddas #Berries

A post I saw reminded me of a video I made some years ago. It’s called The Strawberry Thief.
His/her needs are surely greater than mine.

#strawberries #thief #wildlife #GardenWildlife #mouse #HelpYourself #artistsgarden #imperfectgarden #garden #artist #wolfkettler #gardenwiltshire #wiltshiregarden #wiltshire #growyourown #fruitgrowing #vegetarian #organic #healthyeating #healthyfood #plantbased #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #harvest #natural #naturalGarden #WildlifeFriendly

#Strawberries on our balcony deck.

New #foliage on #loganberry.

One of my purple #broccoli plants.

Oregon #SnowPeas #transplanted into fabric pots.

#FoodPlants #FoodSecurity #GrowingFood #GrowYourOwnFood #plants #Gardening #GrownFromSeed #Zone8 #Saanich #YYJ #GrowFoodNotLawns #VictoriaBC #FoodGrowers #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #PNW #EdibleGardening #PlantsYouCanEat #FoodGarden #VanIsle #GrowItEatIt #GrowFoodShareFood #AsianMastodon #YouGrowGirl

#Strawberries on our balcony deck.

New #foliage on #loganberry.

One of my purple #broccoli plants.

Oregon #SnowPeas #transplanted into fabric pots.

#FoodPlants #FoodSecurity #GrowingFood #GrowYourOwnFood #plants #Gardening #GrownFromSeed #Zone8 #Saanich #YYJ #GrowFoodNotLawns #VictoriaBC #FoodGrowers #Wsanec #VancouverIsland #PacificNorthwest #PNW #EdibleGardening #PlantsYouCanEat #FoodGarden #VanIsle #GrowItEatIt #GrowFoodShareFood #AsianMastodon #YouGrowGirl

@selzero

I can't #EatStrawberries in #Nopevember, #MisterDen... I'm #NotMeant to #EatStrawberries ever; #Not #If I want to #KeepKissing #MyLittleBigBuddy... #Strawberries are #HisCryptonite

#IT's #OK; #IT's #ZeroHardship... I don't really like #Strawberries, anyway...

#Strawberries... #TotallyOverRated...

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I can’t tell if this is a testament to how much I love strawberries, or how much I hate chipmunks. #gardening #BackyardGarden #VeggieGarden #GardenHacks #Strawberries

Apparently it is #NationalStrawberryDay today.
This seems like the wrong time of year (and I wonder if #turnips might not be more appropriate at the moment), but I'll jump on the bandwagon with a #video of Strawberries and Cream (or Ginnie Pug) from Playford's Dancing Master, 1670.

Eleanor Cramer: bass #viol
Christopher Goodwin: #lute
Alison Kinder: #recorder
Tamsin Lewis: #violin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTxak2qVf20&ab_channel=Passamezzo

#earlymusic #youtube #youtubemusic #youtubevideo #youtubechannel #earlymodern #strawberries #strawberry #strawberriesandcream #violinist #violadagamba #recordingartist #countrydance #dance #classicalmusic #folkmusic #englishmusic #turnip #otd #onthisday
@earlymodern @histodons @earlymusic @histodon #histodon #histodons

November 25, 2006

#OTD The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette featured #Gardener Dorothy Holley of #Squirrel Hill.

Dorothy wrote a #Poetry #Journal after her divorce. The #Garden helped her #Heal & find her #Voice.

She started #Writing in #Winter. By #Spring, Dorothy was feeling more like #Herself.

After picking #Strawberries w/ her #Daughter, Dot wrote a #Poem that ends with these #Words:

On the way #Home to share our
#Harvest
the #Sweetest part
is our talk...
just you and I.

#FollowFriday #Love

Revolving Plant Tower is Solar-Powered - Do you live in a small or yard-less space, but want to grow things anyway? You’re ... - https://hackaday.com/2021/07/12/revolving-plant-tower-is-solar-powered/ #strawberries #solarpower #mischacks #carabiner #solarcell #dcmotor #clutch

These goddamn plants know that summer is coming! My kabochas are monstrous now, the tomatillos are exploding, my chilli's are flowering and my strawberries are looking good!

#gardening #foodgrowing #vegetables #fruit #strawberries #kabocha #pumkin #chillies #padron #tomatillos #mastogrow

Gardening update! Just a few pictures of the work @alice_swaggen and I did on the garden this weekend. Amazingly 100% of my tomatillos seem to be surviving! 😁

#growyourownfood #gardening #vegetables #foodgardening #mastogrow #tomatillos #herbs #tomatoes #padron #chillies #strawberries