Comments on: Pennywise: Three Ways to Save Money on Seasonal, Local Produce (Especially Fruit!)

By: Debt Busters » Fruit: Saving Money on That Unsung Hero of the Snack World

Debt Busters » Fruit: Saving Money on That Unsung Hero of the Snack World — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:34:40 +0000

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By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:10:02 +0000

Larisa – great tips! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us! I would love to do this someday, once we can make sure the deer don’t eat everything Do you have deer fencing?

By: Larisa

Larisa — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:27:29 +0000

I suggest growing your own blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. You can even grow them in big containers, though you’ll have to get thorn free and prune and tie them to porch railings or something. Most berries fruit a little the same year they are grown if you plant them early (February here in south western Oregon) and will fruit prolifically the following year. You must water blueberries often, and also they like coffee grounds for fertilizer.

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:49:43 +0000

Kimi and Christi – That is awesome! I’m so happy for you and your families! Enjoy!

By: Christi

Christi — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:19:38 +0000

Just gleaned 3 boxes of ‘perfection’ apricots and rainier cherries today from a friends orchard with my kids and I’m canning, freezing and drying tomorrow!

By: Kimi

Kimi — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:15:33 +0000

I just went berry picking today! It was a huge blessing, you are right. I am still “processing” them for the freezer. But we got it for the same price or cheaper as buying non organic frozen berries from half way around the world, that you can buy at costco. So, much higher quality, and much cheaper! So happy.
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By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:29:48 +0000

Jenny – Thanks for adding that great suggestion! You got a great deal on the cherries. Like you, I don’t mind quality-grown fruit which is undersized or marred – it can’t be beat for flavor or satisfaction.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:23:00 +0000

My favorite way to save $ is to purchase #2 fruit. Sure, it might be slightly marred or undersized. A peach’s blush might not be perfect, but the flavor is fantastic AND it’s very cheap. Just last week I purchased loads of beyond organic #2 cherries for $1.50 / lb compared to the $6 they wanted for the prime fruit.
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By: Pennywise Platter Thursday 7/16

Pennywise Platter Thursday 7/16 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:28:38 +0000

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By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:24:50 +0000

Marg – That is great, thanks for adding “wild” berries, of course! You’ve got quite a bit around you, what a blessing!