User talk:Natashasz/sandbox

BlackBerry or Blackberry?
hello!

Kirangabble (talk) 01:15, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

BlackBerry Sandbox
Hey guys! I started the sandbox for our Blackberry "substantive edits". I also made the headings for the four subtopics we came up with in our tutorial, so everyone can go ahead and begin editing the sandbox and adding their edits/new pieces.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Natashasz/sandbox

Kirangabble (talk) 01:15, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Other Berries & Growth
It seems like we have to re-create the Blackberry page, so that means we have to write a new definition/description of a Blackberry, so I will write the description instead of "Other Berries".

And about the growth section, the original article already has a growth subheading so maybe Sonia can do "Other Berries" instead of growth? Is everyone ok with the changes? Reply soon!

Yes, I'm okay with it! Natashasz (talk) 19:40, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

Growth: Natasha

Health Benefits: Justin

Other Berries: Sonia

Description: Kiran

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Natashasz/sandbox

Kirangabble (talk) 01:15, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

HELP!
Check out these links for help.

Resources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Canada_Education_Program/Courses/The_Rhetoric_of_Digital_and_Interactive_Media_Environments_%28Rhonda_McEwen%29/Resources

Help: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Canada_Education_Program/Courses/The_Rhetoric_of_Digital_and_Interactive_Media_Environments_%28Rhonda_McEwen%29/Getting_help

Using Talk Pages: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Using_talk_pages#Sections

Editing Wiki Pages: (Bold, Italics) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiki#Editing_wiki_pages

Sandbox: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Testarticleandref.ogg

Kirangabble (talk) 02:30, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia Fun
Wow guys, this is actually a lot of fun! I've been at it for more than an hour now. I was trying to add a picture, but its a long process so i will make another attempt at it tomorrow. Feel free to add an image of your own!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/keesssss/2868382056/

AND does anyone know how to cite a picture? please help! awesome picture, huh?

Kirangabble (talk) 18:34, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Growth
Instead of other berries am going to expand on the planting and growth process of blackberries

Just found a good website with more detail on the planting and growing process

http://usagardener.com/how_to_grow_fruits/how_to_grow_blackberries.php

Snansimbe (talk) 18:30, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

I don't think that recipes are going to be a good topic to add, so I am going to add onto the Growth category. More specifically, talking about the effects of fertilization on their growth.

Natashasz (talk) 19:32, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

YAY! I finally found a good website to get my information from!!

Natashasz (talk) 19:48, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

Health Benefits
I am fine with the changes. I will get started on working on the different health benefits that blackberries offer and post anything I find here.

Justinmaione (talk) 19:25, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Diseases and Pests
Since we are adding onto the original article, it is unnecessary for me to continue with the description of the Blackberry, so i will expand on the diseases and pests section of the original article.

Kirangabble (talk) 19:36, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Trouble in Paradise
I just realized that we are adding onto the original article, so that means that I cannot add the picture of the Blackberry that I wanted to. This one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/keesssss/2868382056/ But please have a look at it because it is beautiful! BUT, i will try to add a picture of the pest I will be writing about, which should be just as fun! If anyone else wants to try figuring it out, you are more than welcome, I think there is a video on how to post images.

Kirangabble (talk) 19:49, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Nice picture. Justinmaione (talk) 19:56, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Meeting
Meeting today after tutorial to research and organize ideas together!

Justinmaione (talk) 19:56, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

research related site
found a really good scholarly journal on all things balckberry maybe this will help  some of your research http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1300/J065v04n01_02 Snansimbe (talk) 20:29, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Writing Process
Hello! I found some more help articles that we should look at before beginning the writing process or before posting your paragraphs on Wikipedia, because there are rules, of course!

Referencing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:WikipediaReferencing.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:RefCodeHandout.pdf

Plagiarism:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:PlagiarismHandout.pdf

Article Improvement:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Articleimprovement.ogg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Articleevolution.ogg

Neutrality:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Verifiability_and_Neutral_point_of_view_(Common_Craft)-600px-en.ogv

Kirangabble (talk) 20:39, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, I found the referencing links very helpful. I also found this wikipedia page which simply explains how to add the reference in. Hope it helps! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Inline_citation/examples

Justinmaione (talk) 20:51, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Thank you for the links! Helped out so much! Natashasz (talk) 19:40, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

Updates: Health Benefits
I will post all information I find on the health benefits of blackberries under this post from now on.

Update: In my section, I will explain the different health promoting chemicals found in blackberries; focusing on anthocyanins, salicylic acid, fiber, and phytochemicals (or more specifically ellagic acid). I will explain how these chemicals as well as some other smaller ones promote digestive and ocular health. I will also explain how they help aid the immune system defend against cancer and heart disease. It kind of sounds clustered but I am going to organize it into a series of smaller paragraphs. I will post it here once I am done so you can share your concerns before I post it on the sandbox.

Justinmaione (talk) 20:46, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

Blackberries have a high abundance of healthy antioxidants and nutrients such as anthocyanins, salicylic acid, ellagic acid, and fibre. Anthocyanins are antioxidants found in blackberries that are responsible for giving blackberries their rich and dark colour. This concentrated pigment of blackberries is acknowledged with decreasing the rate at which the memory deteriorates.

Blackberries contain a compound called salicylic acid, or more commonly known as aspirin. This compound found in blackberries has been used for centuries for its medicinal qualities. Salicylic acid has been proven to numb bodily pains and treat unusually high body temperature, or fevers. Salicylic acid may have similar properties to aspirin that aid in protecting the body against heart disease.

Arguably, the most beneficial property of the blackberry is its profusion of ellagic acid. Ellagic acid is a phytochemical, meaning it is only found in certain plants. In experimental studies, ellagic acid is used to treat tumours in mice; the result being ellagic acid is reliable for causing the death of particular cancer cells. Researchers believe that ellagic acid may also work to reduce the harmful effects of estrogen that create breast cancer cells.

Blackberries have both soluble and insoluble fibre. One cup of blackberries (144g) has an average of 7.6g of fibre. Fibre is important in maintaining a healthy digestive system as it pushes toxins and other excess waste through the intestines and supports healthy and conventional bowel movements. One of the soluble fibres found within blackberries is pectin. Pectin helps lower harmful cholesterol levels which lowers ones’ chances of heart disease.

Blackberries are popular for having low calories. Blackberries are more nutritious compared to other berries making it one of the best berries one can consume.

Justinmaione (talk) 15:40, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

Change in roles
So change in plans, Natasha will be writing about the growing process and I will be adding on with the different groups blackberries Snansimbe (talk) 19:59, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

TYPES OF BLACKBERRIES
When it comes to your personal garden of blackberries there is a few considerations you should make like, what kind of blackberries you would want to highlight your beautiful garden. There are three main categories of blackberries that you have to pick from and these are the: trailing, erect, and semi erect blackberries. The main difference between the three is the growth habit of their canes.

Trailing Blackberries

The fruit quality of the trailing blackberries is considered to be exceptional, with a very good smell and small seeds. Their fruiting season ranges from June to early September, depending on the gardener. On the other hand though, the trailing blackberry has the least tolerance to cold temperatures among the three types. It’s likely that these berries will suffer some damage when temperatures go below 13 F or -11 C. in December or early January. The plants are also more sensitive in much more warmer temperatures during fall and late winter when its above 20 F or -7 C.  The trailing blackberries can be grown in colder areas with low winter rainfall if you leave the canes in the ground and mulch them in the winter. Types of trailing blackberries

Thornless Boysen: very large, sweet, juicy, full-bodied flavor. Good for fresh eating, freezing jams, preserves, pastries, juice, syrup and wine. Boysenberry: very large, non-shiny, dark maroon berries, soft and very juicy. The Boysen is categorized as to have a distinctive, rich, tangy flavor and very aromatic. Good for eating fresh, juice, freezing, canning, pastries and preserves. Black Butte: very large, good flavored fruit. They are most likely the best suited for home garden and local fresh market. Thornless Hull: large, firm, sweet berries that do no lose color on sunny days. Good for eating fresh jams, jellies, juices and pies. These are only a few examples though you can find a descriptions of a lot more on the weeks berry website.

Erect Blackberries

These berries produce stiff, erect canes that need both summer and winter pruning. Their fruit is glossy and firm, with a milder aroma and flavor to the trialing blackberries. The seed seeds are also large than the trailing blackberries. There fruiting season begins from early July to frost, depending on the variety.

Types of erect blackberries

Apache: they are thornless sweet berries that make an excellent choice for home gardens. They are blocky and conical with a very attractive glossy black color.

Growing Blackberries
The growing season for blackberries are the cool months in spring instead of the hot summer months. Additionally, they require full sun; this means that they must get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. Since they grow on canes, it is important to remove any dried ones that would not grow fruit, or canes that have already been picked. This ensures that healthy canes are available for growing season. When growing blackberries, it is recommended to build a trellis. A two-wire trellis that is 5’ high and 18” apart will allow the new fruit to grow on top of the developing canes – making it easier to harvest the fruit. Right before the cold climates in the winter, remove any shoots that grew within 2’, and trim the taller ones down to 12-15”.

When taking care of blackberries, it is important to fertilize them in either the late winter or early spring, before they come out of dormancy. To fertilize, just apply ¼ pound of actual nitrogen to the soil each year. Since blackberries have very deep roots, they require deep watering every day, and more frequently when they are fruiting. To help keep the plants moist, apply a good much on top.

Blackberries are ready to be picked when they change from a red colour to a purple colour. At first, only a few berries will ripen, but, eventually, they will have to be picked every other day. After harvesting, chop the plants down to the ground to lessen the chance of diseases and pests. Finally, new canes will grow in the fall for the next growing season.



Natashasz (talk) 01:20, 16 August 2012 (UTC)

Edits
Thanks for posting your part. I'm just going to make some minor changes when I put it on the sandbox page and the actual blackberry wikipedia page so that it's not in a list format and so its all under one title.

Justinmaione (talk) 22:37, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

Ok, your part is officially on the sandbox. I took out a couple of sentences to make it flow better and changed a couple of things grammmar/spelling wise. I didnt change anything on the talk page so you can see the differences just in case you wanted to know what I changed or further revise anything.

Justinmaione (talk) 23:05, 14 August 2012 (UTC) oh sugar i wasnt done my ride came i just have one extra part to add about the last kind of blackberry notice they were 3 lol i hope you can just add one more little paragraph Snansimbe (talk) 23:42, 14 August 2012 (UTC) And I wanted to fix the coding too but you did it for me thanks Justin Snansimbe (talk) 23:43, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

aha no problem. and yeah i can still add the other paragraph too Justinmaione (talk) 23:54, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

Semi-Erect Blackberries The semi e produces strong, thick arching canes that benefit from summer and winter pruning. A few examples of the semi erect blackberry include: the Triple Crown which is a large, glossy black fruit and yield a large amount of fruit. These plants yield from around July 10th to about August 10 in most areas. They are great for berry farms, pick-your-own operations and home gardens. These berries are good for juice, pies, syrup and preserves. . Another example is the Loch ness blackberry, this berry was raised in a Scottish Crop research Institute and has different growth patterns to the standard semi- erect blackberry. They have good and an exquisite flavor. . here's the last paragraph :) thanks Snansimbe (talk) 01:39, 15 August 2012 (UTC)

uploaded it to sandbox! 2 down, 2 to go. Justinmaione (talk) 16:12, 15 August 2012 (UTC)

Okay, mine is up. I also uploaded it to the sandbox (just letting you know in case anybody does any edits) Natashasz (talk) 01:29, 16 August 2012 (UTC)

perfect thanks. ill check tomorrow morning for kiran's part then upload it to the actual blackberry wikipedia page and send the email to bryan. summer school finally almost done lol Justinmaione (talk) 02:24, 16 August 2012 (UTC)

are you allowed to send it instead of me? because that would be awesome Natashasz (talk) 02:54, 16 August 2012 (UTC)

I'M DONE! I'M DONE! You don't have to wait till the morning Justin!! HORRRAAAAYYYY!! Kirangabble (talk) 03:05, 16 August 2012 (UTC)

Uses/Remedies
Ok so I seriously couldn't find anything at all on diseases and pests so for the 100th time, I'm changing my topic to "Uses" where i will write about the uses of blackberries, surprise! Kirangabble (talk) 02:32, 16 August 2012 (UTC)

haha! alright. sounds perfect! Natashasz (talk) 02:56, 16 August 2012 (UTC)

Medicinal Uses

Gastrointestinal Remedy

The blackberry fruit is widely known as being an effective remedy for curing diarrhea. For this remedy, the fruit simply needs to be consumed in it's raw form. Other intestinal disorders which the blackberry can cure include: hemorrhoids and dysentery.

Oral Remedy

The roots, the leaves, and the blackberry itself can be combined to treat mouth ulcers, sore throats and inflamed gums.

Cough Remedy

A tea can be prepared using the blackberry's root to stop a irritating cough.

Outer Use

Blackberries are very acidic and contain a high amount of tannin, making them great for applying onto rashes and wounds to reduce skin inflamation and can be used to treat acne and reduce stretch marks. A paste can be made using the blackberries, and can be applied straight into cuts or scrapes for healing. WARNING: the consumption of large quantities of blackberries can lead to vomiting, nausea or an upset stomach.

Kirangabble (talk) 03:14, 16 August 2012 (UTC)

perfect, going to upload it to sandbox and etc and send in the assignment now. officially done aha. Justinmaione (talk) 04:06, 16 August 2012 (UTC)