Gillingham Farms

Mari Blueberry Cheesecake

2007-07-15T12:10:00.000-07:00

Ingredients5 tablespoons melted butter1/2 cup sugar2 large eggs1 cup flour1 teaspoon banking powder2/3 cup sour cream4 o.z. softened cream cheese1 1/2 cup powdered sugar1 cup Marion berries1 cup BlueberriesPreparationPreheat oven to 350 degrees FIn a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and 1 egg- beat until thickened. Combine flour and baking powder then place into the butter mix-

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Triple Berry Crisp

2007-07-09T16:58:00.000-07:00

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries4 tablespoons white sugar2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups rolled oats1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 1/2 cups butterPreparationPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a mixing large bowl, mix carefully blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and white sugar.

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Raspberry Almond Coffeecake

2007-07-09T16:57:00.000-07:00

Ingredients1 cup fresh raspberries3 tablespoons brown sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg1/4 cup sliced almonds1/4 cup powdered sugar1 teaspoon milk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extractPreparationPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Combine raspberries and

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Raspberry Lemonade

2007-07-09T16:39:00.001-07:00

Ingredients 1 - 12 ounce frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate3 cups water3/4 teaspoon lime juice1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle sprite or 7up1 cup crushed ice1 cup fresh raspberries, garnish1 cup fresh mint, garnishPreparationCombine raspberry lemonade concentrate, water, and lime juice in a large mixing bowl. Be sure to completely mix in the concentrate, then stir in sprite or 7up and crushed

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For All Your Garden Fertilizing Needs

2007-07-06T14:17:00.000-07:00

Liquinox Fish Emulsion is an all purpose liquid plant fertilizer and is great source of micro nutrients. We at Gillingham Farms use fish emulsion for various garden applications such as planting new berry plants, x-mas trees, or strawberries, but it has a wide variety of uses such as on, flowers, lawns, shrubs, vegetables, and other plants.Fish emulsion is like a source of vitamins for your

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Seedless Table Grapes

2007-07-05T08:02:00.000-07:00

Concord BlueThis grape variety was originally developed from a wild grape seed in Concord, Massachusetts in 1843. Usually this variety will ripen later than other blue varieties by one or two weeks (around late September). Vine growth tends to be very vigorous, hard, and quite productive. This grape variety is susceptible to black rot, has a tough skinned, medium sized fruit which is highly

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Blueberries

2007-07-04T20:07:00.000-07:00

EarliblueThis blueberry cultivar was first introduced in a New Jersey Agricultural Experiment in 1952. This is a highbush cultivar which ripens early season; usually first to ripen. Earliblue are medium sized and found in loose clusters. This type is very sweet with a mild flavor. Typical growth patterns are vigorous with erect bright red wood usually growing from 5 to 6 feet in height at

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Raspberries

2007-07-04T19:22:00.000-07:00

CanbyCanby raspberries, developed in Oregon and introduced in 1953, are thornless red raspberries. This delicious flavored berry is one o the best in the Northwest for freezing, canning, cooking, and fresh eating. Typically Canby canes are vigorous and productive in nature.LathamLatham raspberries are the standard for spring bearing red raspberries and are very popular and widely grown. Berry

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Blackberries

2007-07-04T18:01:00.000-07:00

BoysenberriesThe boysenberry originated in California and was introduced in 1923. Boysenberries are very large, non shiny, dark maroon in color, and typically are soft with a juicy flesh. The boysenberry has a distinctive, rich, tangy aromatic flavor. They are excellent for eating fresh, juicing, freezing, canning, great for pastries, and preserve well. Boysenberries will ripen around early July,

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Boysenberry Cobbler

2007-07-03T15:04:00.000-07:00

Batter Ingredients: 1 cup flour1 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt2 Tbsp soft butter1 egg slightly beaten3 Tbsp of milk Berry Mix Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch1/3 cup sugar4 cups boysenberries1/8 cup water1 Tbsp butter1 Tbsp lemon juicePreparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees.In a medium saucepan combine the cornstarch, sugar, and water. Add the berries of choice (you can

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Mosquito Problems Solved

2007-07-02T15:39:00.000-07:00

If you have mosquito issues like we did at Gillingham Farms, you'll want to read on. We have tried countless tactics trying to control or reduce the mosquito population in the early years. Over time we have found that there isn't going to be any one solution to this pesky problem. We tend to use a few different mosquito control methods in efforts to deter and/or delete the mosquito population

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Save Your Garden With The ScareCrow

2007-07-02T10:56:00.000-07:00

If you've been looking for a way to keep unwanted wild or domestic animals away from the growing greens in your garden, your fruit tees and flowers, this is for you. The Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler senses when an intruder enters an quarantined area and then instantly releases a plunging garden hose blast of watter towards the intruder.The effect on the intruder is nerve racking and

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Gardening Made Easy

2007-07-01T15:39:00.000-07:00

A Kangaroo Bag to help hold weeds, trimmings and other garden waste all the while staying upright and easily accessed. At first it looks like a large pizza, but don't be fooled while it's in its dormant state. Pop the Fiskars Kangaroo Bag open and it will be instantly accessible. It's incredibly durable and lightweight.If you think of a "slinky" spring idea, that is what holds this bag up when it

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Pruning Made Easy

2007-06-30T15:19:00.000-07:00

If you're tired of trimming, pruning, and maintaining you won't believe how comfortable these Fiskars Loop Handle Pruners are. Sometimes we spend all day out in a field trimming bush after bush, grape vine after grape vine. After a while it seems like your hands are going to fall off. But with a soft grip handle pruner, life is easy. The loop handle design of these Fiskars also allows your hands

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Got Bird Problems?

2007-06-30T14:07:00.000-07:00

If you have issues with birds eating your blueberries, strawberries, or really anything that is edible and that birds are attracted to Bird Repellent Holographic Tape is a must have. Bird repellent tape deters birds from many open and enclosed areas simply because it's flashy and it moves in the wind. When birds see something that is both flashy and moving, they tend to scurry in the opposite

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Blueberry Pecan Scones

2007-06-29T12:20:00.001-07:00

Ingredients1/2 cup reduced fat milk1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoon grated lemon rind1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large egg2 cups all purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons butter1 cup fresh blueberries1/4 cup fine toasted chopped pecans1 large egg white2 tablespoons sugarPreparationPreheat oven to 375 degrees.Combine milk, sugar, lemon rind, vanilla extract, and egg in a

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Blueberry Orange Cranberry Muffins

2007-06-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour2/3 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups low fat buttermilk1/4 cup melted butter1/4 cup blueberries1/4 cup dried cranberries2 teaspoons grated orange grind1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 large eggPreparationPreheat oven to 400 degrees.Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing

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Lemon Blueberry Muffins

2007-06-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

Ingredients1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup cornmeal1/2 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup blueberries1 cup low fat buttermilk3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine1 tablespoon lemon rind1 large egg1 tablespoon sugarPreparationPreheat oven to 400 degrees.Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium size

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Blueberry Lemon Muffins

2007-06-28T19:51:00.000-07:00

Ingredients2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 cup butter1 1/4 cups low fat buttermilk1 large egg1 tablespoon grated lemon rind1 cup blueberries1 table spoon fresh lemon juice1/2 cup powdered sugarPreparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees.Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda salt and nutmeg in a

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Spiced Blueberry Muffins

2007-06-28T19:03:00.000-07:00

Ingredients2 cups all purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1/8 teaspoon cloves1 1/2 cups fresh frozen blueberries1/3 cup softened butter1 (8 ounce) fat free cream cheese1/2 cup 2% reduced fat milk2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 tablespoon sugarPreparationPreheat oven to 425 degreesCombine and mix 2 cups of flour,

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Blueberry Coffee Cake

2007-06-28T17:53:00.000-07:00

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 (12 ounce) can buttermilk biscuits1 cup quick cooking rolled oats1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup sugarPreparation Preheat oven 375 degreesGrease a 9 inch square baking dish.Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl- mix well.Separate biscuit dough into 10 biscuits and cut into squares. Dip each biscuit

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Blackberry Types and Varieties

2007-05-19T17:59:00.000-07:00

Selecting the Right CultivarThere are generally few differences in the cultural needs of the many varieties of blackberries. Varieties differ in fruit size, flavor, and appearance. Types and varieties also ripen at different times, however, all types are self pollination, so only one cultivar or variety is needed for fruit production.Cultivars differ in growth pattern (erect, semi-erect, and

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Grow Blackberries Right in Your Backyard

2007-05-16T14:01:00.000-07:00

Blackberries are great, delicious treats which are packed with very useful and natural vitamins. Blackberries are fairly easy to grow, however, some maintenance is required to increase the production of a typical blackberry plant.First a bit of knowledge is needed to understand blackberries. The Blackberry plant is a perennial with biennial shoots. During the initial growing season, the shoots (

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Blackberry Health Effects

2007-05-13T15:46:00.000-07:00

Blackberries are a good low fat source of vitamin E which help fight infection. Blackberries contain salicylate (which is thought to lower the chance of heart attack) vitamin C, phenolic acids and folate.Folate or folic acid, is a B vitamin needed for cell growth and replication. Folic acid helps the regeneration process of new tissues and cells. Immune system cells have a high need for folic

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Strawberry Recipes

2007-04-25T17:55:00.000-07:00

Strawberry MousseDelicious and easy to make; simply mix and chillINGREDIENTS:1 package (10 ounces) frozen strawberries, partially thawed2 cups sour cream1 cup granulated sugarPREPARATION:In a bowl combine all ingredients; stir to blend well. Place in a 9-inch pie plate or 1-quart mold. Partially freeze then remove from freezer and beat for about 1 minute, until smooth. Return to freezer until

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