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Posted: 3/19/2013 12:45:18 PM EDT
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Your place looks great. You have inspired me to try more winter stuff this year. We like chard, cabbage, the Brussels sprouts, and a lot of the other greens too. I'm also thinking of building a little greenhouse similar to yours for starting my Spring stuff earlier. Thanks for sharing the pics.  Same here. My Fall/Winter garden was a miserable failure, this thread is my penance. TRG |
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Posted: 3/20/2013 8:36:59 AM EDT
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TRG this is the recipe we used http://www.freshpreserving.com/recipe.aspx?r=248
The only changes we did were 2 cups of carrots instead of 1 1/2 and used a 20 oz can of pineapple instead of 1 3/4 cups. With these changes it ends up being seven 8 oz jars and a little extra for a snack. |
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Posted: 3/20/2013 8:42:04 AM EDT
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That carrot cake jam is awesome on fresh cinnamon raisin bread! Good job, dear.
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Posted: 3/20/2013 8:51:17 AM EDT
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That carrot cake jam is awesome on fresh cinnamon raisin bread! Good job, dear.  Very funny. That was your idea I just helped by getting in the way
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Posted: 3/20/2013 9:01:49 AM EDT
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That carrot cake jam is awesome on fresh cinnamon raisin bread! Good job, dear. Very funny. That was your idea I just helped by getting in the wayNo, you're my official carrot shredder!
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Posted: 3/20/2013 9:10:05 AM EDT
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Your place looks great. You have inspired me to try more winter stuff this year. We like chard, cabbage, the Brussels sprouts, and a lot of the other greens too. I'm also thinking of building a little greenhouse similar to yours for starting my Spring stuff earlier. Thanks for sharing the pics. Same here. My Fall/Winter garden was a miserable failure, this thread is my penance. TRG Thanks for the compliments guys, but we did have some problems this season. First, we planted a little late. Second, I wasn't watering properly and the weather didn't cooperate. Alot of the garden did great but it looks like the onions didn't get cold enough to kick start the bulbs. The green tops are still going strong, but not sure if I should leave them in or pull them. If you haven't tried this recipe you need to. Use swiss chard for the greens and sunflower seeds in place of the pine nuts. Only use enough wine to deglaze 
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Posted: 3/20/2013 9:10:58 AM EDT
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That carrot cake jam is awesome on fresh cinnamon raisin bread! Good job, dear. Very funny. That was your idea I just helped by getting in the wayNo, you're my official carrot shredder! And pot picker upper
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Posted: 3/20/2013 12:32:16 PM EDT
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That greens w/ pine nuts recipe sounds great, except for the raisins. I don't like raisins.
Maybe some dried cranberries instead? That would be the ticket for me. |
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Posted: 3/20/2013 12:41:21 PM EDT
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That greens w/ pine nuts recipe sounds great, except for the raisins. I don't like raisins.
Maybe some dried cranberries instead? That would be the ticket for me. I had to go eat a couple to get a taste. Absolutely use cranberries but I would rehydrate them in a bowl of warm water for a little while. The raisins have a bit more moisture. Thanks for the idea I might try this next time.
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Posted: 3/20/2013 1:21:01 PM EDT
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The mustards are seeding nicely. Hopefully they won't be much longer so I can plant something else in that location.
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Posted: 3/20/2013 3:31:53 PM EDT
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Hey were is my share of that harvest??? looking good brother. Thanks brother. When you come down you have some goodies waiting for you. 
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Posted: 3/20/2013 5:06:32 PM EDT
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Harvested the last of the first set of spinach. It was a little over a pound, gonna cook it tonight with dinner.
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Posted: 3/20/2013 7:58:18 PM EDT
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I can't wait to come down. And not for the harvest. I miss you guys. You and Nana.
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Posted: 3/20/2013 8:56:37 PM EDT
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The mustards are seeding nicely. Hopefully they won't be much longer so I can plant something else in that location. http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee439/DimmuDrotinn/DSCN0125_zps0b748bd7.jpg I have aphids on mine right now. They went to seed about a month ago. From what I have read, I made a mistake by not cutting them back to ground level 2-3 times during their growth period. If you get aphids, Mr. Clean, w/Febreeze kills them on contact. TRG |
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Posted: 3/20/2013 9:42:27 PM EDT
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The mustards are seeding nicely. Hopefully they won't be much longer so I can plant something else in that location. http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee439/DimmuDrotinn/DSCN0125_zps0b748bd7.jpg I have aphids on mine right now. They went to seed about a month ago. From what I have read, I made a mistake by not cutting them back to ground level 2-3 times during their growth period. If you get aphids, Mr. Clean, w/Febreeze kills them on contact. TRG Thanks for the info. |
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Posted: 3/23/2013 11:37:14 AM EDT
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Well this sucks. The weather is too nasty for planting this weekend and I need to plant some of the tomatos.
Also they are calling for some near freezing nights this week and the tomatos are out growing the pots I have them in. I gotta figure out something. 
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Posted: 3/23/2013 1:58:44 PM EDT
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I can't wait to come down. And not for the harvest. I miss you guys. You and Nana. WTH how did I miss your post?
Hell yea you need to come down! I've got a couple of extra plants for you to take home.
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Posted: 3/25/2013 6:40:18 PM EDT
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We harvested 14 lbs of cabbage collards and pulled the last of the carrots, 3/4 lb. We also planted
two more blueberry bushes, two blackberry plants and the muscadine vine today. Hopefully, the weather report is correct, and I'll be planting this friday. 
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Posted: 3/25/2013 7:58:12 PM EDT
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Damn, how do you use all those cabbage collards?
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Posted: 3/25/2013 9:07:43 PM EDT
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Damn, how do you use all those cabbage collards? We froze them in packages in a weight we would normally cook. The freezing is new to us. We are used to cooking strait from the garden. |
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Posted: 3/27/2013 4:23:41 PM EDT
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The radishes are sprouting. I tilled and got the beds ready for planting friday.
The major thing I did today was getting the fencing up by myself. That was a pain in the ass, but I had no other choice. The weather is gonna be nasty again this weekend. |
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Posted: 3/29/2013 12:40:43 PM EDT
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Well I transplanted the tomatos, lettuce and bell peppers into the garden. I also planted the cucumbers today.
Hopefully everything will work out. 
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Posted: 3/31/2013 5:48:37 PM EDT
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I'm jealous of your gardening skills. I can barely grow 'maters. I suck so bad at gardening. If I got 1/10th of what you've put in pictures it would be awesome, but it's not gonna happen. Thanks. Research, good soil and plenty of water is all you need. I think we would've had a larger crop if I watered properly. I wasn't deep soaking when I watered and I caught on a couple of weeks ago. Live and learn Raised beds with a good growing medium will always result in good produce. |
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Posted: 3/31/2013 5:54:22 PM EDT
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Btw, Dimmu you need a chicken coop right between those garden beds!
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Posted: 3/31/2013 6:17:20 PM EDT
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JHill I kid you not we just put a coop together yesterday and got a couple of mods planned for it this week.
Going to add on a nesting box, redo the front door with a ramp and paint it. 
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Posted: 3/31/2013 6:20:42 PM EDT
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Well the corn and purple hulls have sprouted.
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Posted: 4/4/2013 7:33:40 AM EDT
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Damn! You have been busy. Looking good though.
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Posted: 4/4/2013 7:35:25 AM EDT
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Yea just a little bit. I still can't figure out why I can't upload to photobucket
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Posted: 4/4/2013 7:42:34 AM EDT
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Everytime I see this threwad on active I giggle.
Black metal gardening! |
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Posted: 4/4/2013 7:47:41 AM EDT
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Everytime I see this threwad on active I giggle. Black metal gardening!  I'm on a Sabaton kick lately
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Posted: 4/4/2013 11:21:51 AM EDT
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Well crap I still can't upload pics sorry about that.
We planted watermelon, cantaloupe, okra and squash seeds. Also planted some sweet potato plants. The green beans are sprouting up nicely and got the gate built. |
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Posted: 4/4/2013 1:12:27 PM EDT
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Pics are fixed
I'll take better pics tomorrow when the sun is out. |
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Posted: 4/4/2013 3:26:04 PM EDT
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Nice setup.
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Posted: 4/4/2013 3:53:37 PM EDT
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Nice setup. Thanks. Hopefully we have a good crop like this last fall/winter. |
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Posted: 4/5/2013 6:36:17 PM EDT
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Planted a few extra today. Yellow bell pepper, Mammoth jalapeno and a Mr. Stripey heirloom tomato. Also picked up some herbs on sale.
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Posted: 4/5/2013 6:59:32 PM EDT
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Planted a few extra today. Yellow bell pepper, Mammoth jalapeno and a Mr. Stripey heirloom tomato. Also picked up some herbs on sale. Did you get in on Home Depot's sale? I posted about it in TRG's thread, but in case you didn't see it, 4" and 5" Bonnie plants are $2 and seeds are half off. |
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Posted: 4/5/2013 7:04:54 PM EDT
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Planted a few extra today. Yellow bell pepper, Mammoth jalapeno and a Mr. Stripey heirloom tomato. Also picked up some herbs on sale. Did you get in on Home Depot's sale? I posted about it in TRG's thread, but in case you didn't see it, 4" and 5" Bonnie plants are $2 and seeds are half off. Yep. They didn't have much to chose from so I grabbed a few of the better looking plants. Almost no seeds to be had
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Posted: 4/5/2013 7:11:01 PM EDT
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those 4x4 posts, with no header board.... are you worried about them curving and twisting, or is the wire enough to stop them?
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Posted: 4/5/2013 7:12:49 PM EDT
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Planted a few extra today. Yellow bell pepper, Mammoth jalapeno and a Mr. Stripey heirloom tomato. Also picked up some herbs on sale. Did you get in on Home Depot's sale? I posted about it in TRG's thread, but in case you didn't see it, 4" and 5" Bonnie plants are $2 and seeds are half off. Yep. They didn't have much to chose from so I grabbed a few of the better looking plants. Almost no seeds to be had That sucks. Another option would be to take the Home Depot ad to Lowes and/or Walmart and see if they will price match. I think I am going to go back and stock up on more seeds. I was getting some packs for almost $0.50 each. |
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Posted: 4/5/2013 7:22:42 PM EDT
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those 4x4 posts, with no header board.... are you worried about them curving and twisting, or is the wire enough to stop them? TRG It's the same thing I did with the first garden. I've only seen a little movement at the gate and one corner. I added braces on all the gate post. Hopefully I won't have to put headers up later. |
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Posted: 4/5/2013 7:26:17 PM EDT
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Planted a few extra today. Yellow bell pepper, Mammoth jalapeno and a Mr. Stripey heirloom tomato. Also picked up some herbs on sale. Did you get in on Home Depot's sale? I posted about it in TRG's thread, but in case you didn't see it, 4" and 5" Bonnie plants are $2 and seeds are half off. Yep. They didn't have much to chose from so I grabbed a few of the better looking plants. Almost no seeds to be had That sucks. Another option would be to take the Home Depot ad to Lowes and/or Walmart and see if they will price match. I think I am going to go back and stock up on more seeds. I was getting some packs for almost $0.50 each. I didn't really need anymore plants but I had to look
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Posted: 4/5/2013 9:26:40 PM EDT
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those 4x4 posts, with no header board.... are you worried about them curving and twisting, or is the wire enough to stop them? TRG It's the same thing I did with the first garden. I've only seen a little movement at the gate and one corner. I added braces on all the gate post. Hopefully I won't have to put headers up later. FWIW, as a former woodworker.... You can't unwarp a board. You can spend a couple bucks and put up a few 1x4s and protect your investment. It would still look stylish too. TRG |
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Posted: 4/5/2013 9:46:07 PM EDT
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those 4x4 posts, with no header board.... are you worried about them curving and twisting, or is the wire enough to stop them? TRG It's the same thing I did with the first garden. I've only seen a little movement at the gate and one corner. I added braces on all the gate post. Hopefully I won't have to put headers up later. FWIW, as a former woodworker.... You can't unwarp a board. You can spend a couple bucks and put up a few 1x4s and protect your investment. It would still look stylish too. TRG TRG did you forget you posted pics of your deer stand?
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Posted: 4/5/2013 10:06:24 PM EDT
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those 4x4 posts, with no header board.... are you worried about them curving and twisting, or is the wire enough to stop them? TRG It's the same thing I did with the first garden. I've only seen a little movement at the gate and one corner. I added braces on all the gate post. Hopefully I won't have to put headers up later. FWIW, as a former woodworker.... You can't unwarp a board. You can spend a couple bucks and put up a few 1x4s and protect your investment. It would still look stylish too. TRG TRG did you forget you posted pics of your deer stand? Yeah, and that's my point. I know what will warp and how to stop it. That stand was not only square when I built it, but square AFTER I drug it to its final resting place down the road and in to the woods. 
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Posted: 4/6/2013 4:38:35 PM EDT
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those 4x4 posts, with no header board.... are you worried about them curving and twisting, or is the wire enough to stop them? TRG It's the same thing I did with the first garden. I've only seen a little movement at the gate and one corner. I added braces on all the gate post. Hopefully I won't have to put headers up later. FWIW, as a former woodworker.... You can't unwarp a board. You can spend a couple bucks and put up a few 1x4s and protect your investment. It would still look stylish too. TRG We are in talks about adding the headers. Thanks for the idea. |
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Posted: 4/6/2013 4:41:06 PM EDT
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Today I planted Lima beans and Kentucky wonders in the corn.
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Posted: 4/6/2013 4:55:40 PM EDT
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Anybody know how to preserve chives besides dehydrating? I have some to do this weekend.
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Posted: 4/6/2013 6:44:41 PM EDT
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Anybody know how to preserve chives besides dehydrating? I have some to do this weekend. Seems to me you could put them in olive oil and have something that was both decorative and tasty. Ihad some sun-dried tomatoes that I stored in olive oil, they lasted for years. You could try putting some, with maybe a cayenne or two, in to a jar of straight vinegar as well to make a nice treat to sprinkle on top of greens. TRG |
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Posted: 4/6/2013 7:38:56 PM EDT
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Anybody know how to preserve chives besides dehydrating? I have some to do this weekend. Seems to me you could put them in olive oil and have something that was both decorative and tasty. Ihad some sun-dried tomatoes that I stored in olive oil, they lasted for years. You could try putting some, with maybe a cayenne or two, in to a jar of straight vinegar as well to make a nice treat to sprinkle on top of greens. TRG Thanks, I forgot you can do that. We'll give it a go. |
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Posted: 4/8/2013 2:44:07 PM EDT
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Anybody know how to preserve chives besides dehydrating? I have some to do this weekend. Seems to me you could put them in olive oil and have something that was both decorative and tasty. Ihad some sun-dried tomatoes that I stored in olive oil, they lasted for years. You could try putting some, with maybe a cayenne or two, in to a jar of straight vinegar as well to make a nice treat to sprinkle on top of greens. TRG our resident chef in another thread warned people about that infusing olive oil/storing in olive oil can sometimes lead to spoiling. my garlic infused olive oil was rather "energetic" when it spoiled If I remember right you only infuse olive oil to use within a few days, not so much on long term and Dimmu thanks for the regular updating, you have some serious skill makes my garden spot look terrible
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