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you know that raspberries, one of my personal probably not known widely as it has proven quite
favourites, are not only available in the traditional difficult to harvest, having to be picked by hand, but in
pinky red colour? Black raspberries are also available it’s native Scotland it certainly is as popular as either.
(not to be confused with blackberries!) and the
commercial crossing of these with the traditional red Loganberries are similar to the Scottish tayberry,
has resulted in a purple raspberry. Nature has also put created in California by crossing two varieties of
this into practice, with purple raspberries growing in blackberries, these fruit are more robust and resistant
the wild of the United States. Golden, yellow and to pests and diseases than other berries. They can be
orange varieties are also available. harvested over a period of two months, making them a
commercially viable crop. Popular uses for
The Scottish tayberry is another fruit resulting from loganberries are just as any other summer berry, pies,
cross breeding. A raspberry and blackberry blend that crumbles and tarts are all delicious, and loganberries
has a much sweeter taste than either, the tayberry is make the most perfect jam.
Strawberries and Ice Cream (and above)
and Fruit Salad (above centre)
by Amanda Speakman
www.amanspeakminiatures.com
Artisans In Miniature 102
favourites, are not only available in the traditional difficult to harvest, having to be picked by hand, but in
pinky red colour? Black raspberries are also available it’s native Scotland it certainly is as popular as either.
(not to be confused with blackberries!) and the
commercial crossing of these with the traditional red Loganberries are similar to the Scottish tayberry,
has resulted in a purple raspberry. Nature has also put created in California by crossing two varieties of
this into practice, with purple raspberries growing in blackberries, these fruit are more robust and resistant
the wild of the United States. Golden, yellow and to pests and diseases than other berries. They can be
orange varieties are also available. harvested over a period of two months, making them a
commercially viable crop. Popular uses for
The Scottish tayberry is another fruit resulting from loganberries are just as any other summer berry, pies,
cross breeding. A raspberry and blackberry blend that crumbles and tarts are all delicious, and loganberries
has a much sweeter taste than either, the tayberry is make the most perfect jam.
Strawberries and Ice Cream (and above)
and Fruit Salad (above centre)
by Amanda Speakman
www.amanspeakminiatures.com
Artisans In Miniature 102
