tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post5935596042391304491..comments2024-03-28T09:22:44.210-04:00Comments on Gardening along the creek...: Real Currants or Zante Currants?dariushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-50165983669858670832012-07-22T18:19:41.780-04:002012-07-22T18:19:41.780-04:00Isn't it amazing the information that's pr...Isn't it amazing the information that's presented to us when we least expect it?dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-72050944375415326142012-07-22T17:55:41.994-04:002012-07-22T17:55:41.994-04:00I never expected to get a great history lesson whi...I never expected to get a great history lesson while searching for information on varieties of currants that work well in the vicinity of black walnut. Thanks so much for that! It's amazing how much of an effect a simple misunderstanding of language can have.Rebeccahttp://evengreenbootsleavetrails.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-22809286192052062842012-03-26T12:16:47.671-04:002012-03-26T12:16:47.671-04:00Great question... and I'm not sure. I do still...Great question... and I'm not sure. I do still have a few Zantes but I'm not sure I have any dried currants left off my bushes. I WILL check and get back with a response here.dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-38260370215975281022012-03-26T10:58:16.176-04:002012-03-26T10:58:16.176-04:00Can you tell the difference between a "real&q...Can you tell the difference between a "real" dried currant and a dried zante currant or do they look the same when dried?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-79701132204683993482011-12-26T15:34:46.759-05:002011-12-26T15:34:46.759-05:00Thanks; I hadn't had time to look up juglone, ...Thanks; I hadn't had time to look up juglone, as it was just a thought. Regardless, there will be a new planting area come spring. <br /><br />I know it isn't the plant stock because the one of the several original plants I gave a friend is doing great!dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-51465959596472645222011-12-26T07:38:08.933-05:002011-12-26T07:38:08.933-05:00Mike, I'm beginning to think the area where th...Mike, I'm beginning to think the area where they were planted has both tons of fill, and probably juglone from the black walnut trees just across the narrow creek.<br /><br />I've been to Edible Landscaping when visiting Charlottesville; he IS quite expensive. My bushes came from the quite reputable Nourse Farms. Never had enough berries for jelly!dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905692094664443489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-603055518123606194.post-30100977789513599552011-12-26T06:22:11.715-05:002011-12-26T06:22:11.715-05:00Strange that your currants died. We've found t...Strange that your currants died. We've found them to be extremely tough. They are definitely worth growing although I can think of a much better way of using them with scones - jelly spread on top. Black currant jelly is one of my favourite jellies, right up there with rosehip jelly and wild grape jelly.<br /><br />Maybe the bushes that you bought had difficulty adjusting to your growing conditions. There's a fantastic source of edible plants in Virgina who carries currants - <a href="http://www.ediblelandscaping.com/berries/currant.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.ediblelandscaping.com/berries/currant.php</a> - although their prices are a bit high. One Green World's variety and prices are a great deal better.<br /><br />Regards,<br />MikeMikeHhttp://portageperennials.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com