This weeks recipe was emailed to us by Ellen Bryson from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (Human Resources) in Helena: Here is a great recipe for a very easy Huckleberry Crunch – uses less Huckleberries but packs great flavor: Huckleberry Crunch 1 box butter recipe yellow cake mix 3⁄4 c. cold butter 1 c. […]
ARKANSAS SPORTSMAN : Agreeing to cut length of fishing area eases … Arkansas Democrat Gazette – AR,USA For about two months, we’ve been enjoying a record crop of huckleberries and blackberries in our little corner of Hot Spring County. … Berry satisfying The Spokesman Review – Spokane,WA,USA Schweitzer Huckleberry Festival – Aug. 2, Schweitzer Mountain […]
I finished harvesting the breeder plants and evaluated a few thousand more seedlings. Three of the selections continued to be outstanding and another very good. If possible, I want to release these by 2012 or sooner. A few selections had only limited numbers of fruit, but quite large. They’ll serve as parents for more crosses. […]
HUCKLEBERRY PICKERS OF THE MOUNTAIN WILDS; Their Mysterious Camp, to Which They Travel Each Year, When the Berry Season Is On. New York Times, July 2, 1916 The Huckleberry Pickers. New York Times, July 31, 1871, Wednesday The Nature Conservancy in New York – Sam’s Point: The Huckleberry … Sam’s Point: The Huckleberry Pickers. … […]
Stories and recipes from the September Issue (#122) of Saveur Magazine Huckleberry Heaven by Christopher Hall When I was growing up, my grandparents used to pick huckleberries by the pailful in the woods near Mount Rainier in Washington. So did pretty much everyone they knew. Given its privileged place in the popular imagination—think Huckleberry Finn, […]
Today’s recipe is found in my favorite Huckleberry Cookbook by Alex and Stephanie Hester (still on sale!!) 8 ounces of light cream cheese 1/2 cup fresh huckleberries or 1 tablespoon preserves Use a mixer or food processor and blend thoroughly. Refrigerate until used. Makes 1 cup.
Contacts: John Hammel, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences dean, (208) 885-7694, calsdean@uidaho.edu; Bill Loftus, CALS science writer, (208) 885-7694, bloftus@uidaho.edu College Considers Planning Process For Closure of Research and Extension Centers Written by Bill Loftus MOSCOW – The University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences will involve faculty, staff and stakeholder groups […]
January 20, 2009 I’m still here. Officially, I leave on 1 April. When I actually can get into the Sawtooth depends on the snow levels. Between now and April 1, I will also be taking 10 days off for annual leave. It’s either use it or lose it and I can use the time to […]
February 14, 2008 (In response to an information request from Europe) I suggest you visit my website at www.ag.uidaho.edu/sandpoint. We have a great deal of information on the different huckleberry and bilberry species, including how to grow them. The names huckleberry, bilberry, whortleberry, and blueberry are interchangeable and it is not unusual for a single […]
March 5, 2007 I have been asked by the Forest Service to give a presentation at the Mt. Adams Ranger District on March 12. They are planning a large restoration project in the Sawtooth Berry Fields to enhance huckleberry colonies. The Forest Service has also agreed to let me spend a six month sabbatical in […]
