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ASBSECU E93 · 06-24-2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bye_DC5

Guhhhh, I wish I had some in my yard...., can I just..., buy a blackberry bush somewhere and plant it like anything else?

You really don't want these in your yard...the back corner of our property is basically a briar thicket. The only reason I don't cut it all down are the delicious berries they produce. The rest of the year it's just a briar thicket...

Not sure about down here in the 'flat land', but back toward the western part of the state, you can find places to pick gallons of BB, especially on the side of the interstates where they used these for erosion control.

Whostheboss · 06-24-2015, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bye_DC5

Guhhhh, I wish I had some in my yard...., can I just..., buy a blackberry bush somewhere and plant it like anything else?

I have grapes, if anyone wants some.

06-24-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

You really don't want these in your yard...the back corner of our property is basically a briar thicket. The only reason I don't cut it all down are the delicious berries they produce. The rest of the year it's just a briar thicket...

Not sure about down here in the 'flat land', but back toward the western part of the state, you can find places to pick gallons of BB, especially on the side of the interstates where they used these for erosion control.

The back of my yard is basically all heavily wooded, so I wouldn't go down there for anything anyways. I guess I'll just continue collecting them for free when I go on break here at work and save myself the time. I'm more on the Eastern side of the state and the only picking places I've seen were strawberries. Maybe I'm not looking hard enough?

06-24-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Whostheboss

I have grapes, if anyone wants some.

She want those..., grape grape grape grape grape grape GRAPES...,

that's a song, right?

upstatedoc · 06-24-2015, 10:42 AM

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Icelandic music videos can be weird but great song.

I'll see your (correct usage) video - and raise you a Steve'n'Segulls...enjoy

That was actually entertaining!

ASBSECU E93 · 06-24-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bye_DC5

The back of my yard is basically all heavily wooded, so I wouldn't go down there for anything anyways. I guess I'll just continue collecting them for free when I go on break here at work and save myself the time. I'm more on the Eastern side of the state and the only picking places I've seen were strawberries. Maybe I'm not looking hard enough?

They'll grow anywhere in this state - however the BB bush is not something that can be planted and produce fruit in a single season like a strawberry. It would take years for a couple BB bushes to multiply and produce any considerable volume.

P1 · 06-24-2015, 11:01 AM

Page 63! Nice work everyone!

UncleWede · 06-24-2015, 11:02 AM

I bought 3 different blackberry strains from Home Depot over the last couple years. I planted them with my cactus, so briar-patch away! I got one berry this year, so good!

We used to go "adventuring" with GMa in Oregon (meaning she had no idea where we were going or if we would get back) in her Gremlin and pick them on the side of the road.

bimmette · 06-24-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Page 63! Nice work everyone!

It's not hard to keep this one going when the others have been shut down haha!

ASBSECU E93 · 06-24-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I bought 3 different blackberry strains from Home Depot over the last couple years. I planted them with my cactus, so briar-patch away! I got one berry this year, so good!

We used to go "adventuring" with GMa in Oregon (meaning she had no idea where we were going or if we would get back) in her Gremlin and pick them on the side of the road.

We would take empty gallon milk jugs and pick for hours on the farm...great memories as a kid.

Lups · 06-24-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Bye_DC5

Guhhhh, I wish I had some in my yard...., can I just..., buy a blackberry bush somewhere and plant it like anything else?

A few seeds should do, but be aware they spread in an insane pace.

ASBSECU E93 · 06-24-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

That was actually entertaining!

This band is from Findland (I think) - the banjo player plays his ass off on this song.

I found a bluegrass version of Ice Ice Baby that is awesome as well. I'll post it later tonight.

Mind you - I am not a bluegrass fan per say, but Man of Constant Sorrow and the bluegrass Ice Ice Baby version are on my play list!!

ASBSECU E93 · 06-24-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

A few seeds should do, but be aware they spread in an insane pace.

He could move some adult plants in the winter when they are dormant....

Lups · 06-24-2015, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

He could move some adult plants in the winter when they are dormant....

Sure but he's enjoy it more by growing his own.

Lol, Finnish music... The country has issues

ASBSECU E93 · 06-24-2015, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lups

Sure but he's enjoy it more by growing his own.

Lol, Finnish music... The country has issues

Remember - these are wild plants that really do not need any assistance or 'farming' to thrive. Incredibly resistant to drought and insects. Once they take root, impossible to kill.

Unless your yard already has this plant growing - you really don't want to introduce it into the ecosystem. They overtake everything else and spread uncontrollably fast. I have to specifically cut back about 1/2 acre where these are growing every fall to keep them in check. Nasty stuff really...one benefit though, they have engulfed a fence line on the back side of the property and provide a bit of privacy.

06-24-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Remember - these are wild plants that really do not need any assistance or 'farming' to thrive. Incredibly resistant to drought and insects. Once they take root, impossible to kill.

Unless your yard already has this plant growing - you really don't want to introduce it into the ecosystem. They overtake everything else and spread uncontrollably fast. I have to specifically cut back about 1/2 acre where these are growing every fall to keep them in check. Nasty stuff really...one benefit though, they have engulfed a fence line on the back side of the property and provide a bit of privacy.

Fair enough, thanks for the good information. I just wanted to get some fresh fruit growing in the yard, because I love fresh fruit and veggies. I guess I'll turn my attention towards other things that won't become a nuisance.

Lups · 06-24-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

Remember - these are wild plants that really do not need any assistance or 'farming' to thrive. Incredibly resistant to drought and insects. Once they take root, impossible to kill.

Unless your yard already has this plant growing - you really don't want to introduce it into the ecosystem. They overtake everything else and spread uncontrollably fast. I have to specifically cut back about 1/2 acre where these are growing every fall to keep them in check. Nasty stuff really...one benefit though, they have engulfed a fence line on the back side of the property and provide a bit of privacy.

Yup, I know, that's why I warned him from the start. Our parks here are full of those bushes

ASBSECU E93 · 06-24-2015, 01:32 PM

I have been in meetings all day....LITERALLY the only purpose of these meetings today have been to discuss other meetings and how to become more efficient and have less meetings!!

06-24-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ASBSECU E93

I have been in meetings all day....LITERALLY the only purpose of these meetings today have been to discuss other meetings and how to become more efficient and have less meetings!!

At least it wasn't a bunch of meetings about other meetings for increasing efficiency by having more meetings.

ASBSECU E93 · 06-24-2015, 01:46 PM

Bye_DC5 - squash, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans, okra, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, and potatoes are all easy to grow and harvest...can be grown in a small area and easy to cultivate.

bimmette · 06-24-2015, 01:53 PM

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I have been in meetings all day....LITERALLY the only purpose of these meetings today have been to discuss other meetings and how to become more efficient and have less meetings!!

Gotta love those! Especially when you leave the meeting and no good conclusion came out of it!

Lups · 06-24-2015, 01:55 PM

My sisterinlaw shut up for long enough for me to tell her I'm going to wash the cars. I need a list of good reasons to get away from her. I can not stand this.

Its my fucking house!!!! She follows me around and talks.

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