There are many different types of berries, including strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, and gooseberries. Some berries, like strawberries and blueberries, are grown commercially and are widely available in grocery stores, while others, like elderberries and black currants, are less common.

Berries are used in a variety of ways, including in desserts, smoothies, jams and jellies, syrups, and as a garnish. They are also popular as a snack, either on their own or mixed with other fruits. In addition to their culinary uses, some berries, such as cranberries and elderberries, have been used for their medicinal properties for centuries.

Articles tagged with berries

Introducing the interactive plant map at Beyond Buckthorns

At Beyond Buckthorns we combined a curated plant database with geospatial data to create a digital twin, extending the edge permaculture design and fostering a connection of the online and natural world.

Poor Man's Cloudberry Jam

Here's a report on another jam I tried this summer. It's lovingly called the Poor Man's Cloudberry Jam, even though mine wouldn't fool anyone!

New Berry on the Block

A few days back my friend came to visit and brought a young blackberry plant as a housewarming present. What joy!

What I Made with my Black Currants

On our premises we have many different berry bushes, including red, white, black and green currants. Most of our currants are red and black, so we do get quite a lot of harvest of these kinds.

Blueberry Fields Forever

Summer in Finland also means blueberry time. We went to one of the forests in our near (about 1km away) and found a place with lots of blueberries on the plants. I got bit by mosquitoes even when I had mosquito repellant on. Those bloody bastards… more

5 Kilos of Strawberries for Winter

We don't have any strawberries in our garden (at least not yet), but I neither wanted to go completely without them this summer, nor have to buy imported and/or frozen berries in the wintertime.