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July is berry time in On- tario, with a wide range of fresh Ontario berry treats available in grocery stores, farmers' markets and at roadside stands. And while strawberries, raspberries and blueber- ries are tops with berry fans, some less common berries are also finding a place in the hearts ieaio : lovers. This berry season watch for: Saskatoon berries: Sim- ilar in size and texture to blueberries, these popular bush berries are a long- time favorite on the prair- ies, and are gaining new popularity i in Ontario. The berries are high in protein and Vitamin C. They make great preserves and pies. Be saberrica: Long pop- ular with people from Eng- land, Scandinavia and Germany, gooseberries are gaining popularity in Ontario. They are availa- ble at some Pick Your Own farms, farmers' markets and © speciality stores. Gooseberries are high in Vitamin C, and Ontario gooseberry fans use them In jams, pies, jellies and sauces. Currants: At the begin-. ning of this century, cur- rant bushes were a fixture in many backyard gar- dens, prized fresh and for wine-making and pre- A Good Deal.... Just Got Better... The Port Perry Star, your award winning community newspaper received Two Awards and an Honorable Mention in the recent OCNA "Better Newspaper Competitions" If you're nota regular reader of The Port Perry Star... you can't know what your missing... There Really Is A Difference! We Invite You to subscribe to "The Port Perry Star Call today 985-7383 16- PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, July 3, 1996 serves. Today, most are purchased at Pick Your uwn tarms. One note: red currants last slightly long- er than black ones, but both should be used with- in a few days of picking. Fresh Ontario currants are terrific in fruit salads, pies, tarts, muffins, jams and as a condiment with, roasted meats. ° Busingss is Blooming Fruits, vegetables - and flowers? Some Ontario Pick Your Own (PYO) farms have added fresh flowers to the list of Onta- rio summer pleasures awaiting you, and one - Mezenberg Perennials and Dried Flowers in West Lorne - even specializes in floral farming. Owners Cathy and Pete Mezen- | Woodville Farms Ltd. (705). 439-2777 Great Berries Now more produce as Season-progresses. 0) HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9am to 7pm; Sat. 9am to Spm; Sun. 10am to Spm. "Extended hours through pick-your-own season From Hwy-12 at Beaverton, east onto Durham Rd. 15. Drive to 3rd Conc. Rd. (Conc. 2) turn right - 3kmi'on east July i time in --_--., berg sell perennials on a "dig-your-own" basis, as well as in planters, and ready-to-dry flowers fresh from the field. They even host a Dried Flower Festi- val on the second weekend in August, complete with face-painting for the kids and eraft demonstrations and sales for the grown- ups. Why pick your ownglow- ers? Cathy Mezenberg says most people simply enjoy choosing their own favorite colors and varie- ties for a dried bouquet, or for use in crafts. And get-. ting the flowers fresh from the field means pickers can get them at their best. At Mezenberg's flower choices include straw flow- ers, annual stasis, gom- Strawberry Festival SUNDAY, JULY 7 in support of Bowmanville Tennis Club * HOT DOGS * STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE * CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES * HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES * FACE PAINTING * BALLOON FIGURE MAKING OUR MARKET NOW OPEN Sat. - 8:30am to 5:30pm or call + Creative Playground * Free Wagon Rides * Petting Zoo * Straw Jump ~~ - U-PICK HOURS: Sun-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm Available Now - Rhubarb gvailable Soon - Raspberries, Peas, Beans i J Hd WAVERLY phrena, larkspur and more. They also stock a range of pre-dried flowers. Some farms supply bas- kets and clippers, but Me- zenberg suggest you bring your own to be on the safe side. If you intend to use the flowers in a fresh ar- rangement, you'll need a bucket of water or wet newspaper to transport them home in. For peren- nials, bring pots. For more information on Pick Your Owns - of all varieties - check out the Foodland Ontario Pick Your Own Guide, which lists close to 400 PYO op- erations across Ontario (available at Home Hard- ware or the Ministry of Ec- onomic Development, Trade and Tourism). wi 2 Time! a> Y 4) For Daily Picking a Conditions Phone: 655-4501 _ 655-3217 Picking subject to weather & supplies. "Bring containers 3 3 measured in quarts (eg. 6:qt. basket) alg Ready Picked Available ih y RASPBERRIES oy READY MIDeJULY SL FH 5 Now STRAWBERRIES 1 «29 or LESS We won't be knowingly undersold § ROMAINE A 1 | ~ i LOCAL RED & GREEN j LEAF LETTUCE .ooovuveesessssenssssnssssssnans BERNARDIN JARS (priced per dozes) SALMON JARS, 250 ml CERTO LIQUID, 170 ml... CERTO CRYSTALS, 57 g Hwy. 47 South, Uxbridge 852-6122 Mon.-Sat. 8 am-9 pm Sun. 10 hid pn