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Maxine Walker replied to Kitchen Gardeners International's discussion 'What new fruits are you trying this year?'

Yes Kathryn, they are stinging nettles and I harvest them (with long sleeves and gloves on !), use them fresh in stock and dry them for tea and later use in soups and stir-fries in the winter. Loaded with minerals and vitamins A and C and chloroph...

November 8

Maxine Walker replied to Kitchen Gardeners International's discussion 'What new fruits are you trying this year?'

Had an interesting experience this year. Have a very old plum tree that came with the yard. For the first 5 years had zero plums in spite of lots of blooms. Then last summer they came raining down for three weeks. What had changed?? Then I read so...

November 7

Maxine Walker replied to Jen Whaley's discussion 'Primary Fermenter for Sauerkraut'

Kitty and Sue - Don;t know what info gave you fermenting temperatures so low Posts on this site recommend room temps 68-70 degrees. less time if above, more if below. Might be O.K. for storage as the fermenting will be slowed down. Though I do add...

October 21

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October 18

Maxine Walker replied to Maxine Walker's discussion 'So how did your garden grow?'

So we're all having varying degrees of success with production from year ro year, from plant to plant. I grow my vegetables in three 4x8 raised beds in the Square Foot gardening way. Have had a soil test, did some amending and fertilized selective...

October 16

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October 16

Letti replied to Maxine Walker's discussion 'So how did your garden grow?'

Harvested some peanuts today, not enough for my husband to make his own peanut butter. Cayenne, scotch bonnet and jalapeno peppers did well and still sending out flowers. Garlic did well, but onions did not. Cucumbers did much better than last sea...

October 15

Mary Ann replied to Maxine Walker's discussion 'So how did your garden grow?'

This was a wierd year for me. I would have assumed that it was the weather, but our elderly neighbors' garden did terrific. So it's me. I'll try to add a lot of compost this spring to improve the soil fertility. Our onions, garlic, romaine and bus...

October 15

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October 15

Cielce replied to Maxine Walker's discussion 'So how did your garden grow?'

My garden this year was a bit of a disappointment, but the summer was cool and rainy, so that may be part of the cause. I also think I need to amend my soil, it's very heavy and hard. More TLC and perhaps next year will be better.

October 15

Penelope replied to Maxine Walker's discussion 'So how did your garden grow?'

Sadly, I didn't get that done this year. And now we've had a frost, so the leaves are brown and falling.

October 14

Maxine Walker replied to Maxine Walker's discussion 'So how did your garden grow?'

Yes, but I picked them before then because they had lost their leaves by then. Pickled them this summer to make dolmas and also added them ro cucumber and zucchini pickle crocks to maintain "crunchiness". Also learned grapes develop more sweetness...

October 14

Kathryn replied to Maxine Walker's discussion 'So how did your garden grow?'

Before you pruned them İ hope you pickled some of those leaves...

October 14

Penelope replied to Maxine Walker's discussion 'So how did your garden grow?'

My grapevines are 10 years old. I planted three, too close together. I was used to the higher prairie where I lived before where people were likely to hve 40 year old apple bushes (stunted trees) that might have two or three apples once in a great...

October 14

Maxine Walker replied to Maxine Walker's discussion 'So how did your garden grow?'

Fruit and nut tree production is strange, Have lived 5 years in my 1920's house with accompanying old walnut and plum tree. I thought maybe they were too old to bear. No fruit on the plum tree till this year, littered the ground this summer. No wa...

October 14

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At 12:04am on October 18, 2009, Janet Barocco said…: Hi Maxine,

Nice to hear from you...Hmmm Walnut sauce. Did I say I had a recipe? I can't find the recipe card right now; but there is a Ligurian recipe that is made by grinding walnuts, olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese and a little salt, in the food processor. Heat it up a bit - rich and delicious on pasta. Janet

At 4:48am on September 1, 2009, Ian said…: Thank you for your comment Maxine, they have both been banned
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At 5:00pm on June 11, 2009, Gail Wolf said…: Maxine, your garden is lovely!!! I live in Seattle too. Such fair weather we've had lately for our gardens!

At 12:07pm on June 5, 2009, Michelle W. Flannery said…: I love your new photos Maxine. Everything looks beautiful!

At 12:29pm on May 31, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: Maxine, how you doin today? Hope you are having a good Sunday. Give me a holler some time. how is your garden so far?

At 7:50am on May 31, 2009, Anh Collins said…: Wanna chat with me on cam?, come see me here You'll enjoy it. I promise!!!! realamateurwebcams.info

At 1:41pm on May 27, 2009, N & K Grant said…: Hi Maxine, Thank you for the yogurt tips. I will see how I can do. Looks like a nice group, glad I found you!

At 3:36pm on May 25, 2009, PiscesGirl said…: You live in Carnation? Oh man I'm jealous! I love it up that way. We'd have moved up there a few years ago if a) we could have reasonably afforded it, and b) it wouldn't have been such a long commute for the hubby. We still love our little place in Olympia though, it's just not as far out of the way as we'd sometimes like it to be. ;)

At 9:05am on May 25, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: Good mornin' early-bird. have a good one.

At 10:16am on April 29, 2009, TAR HEEL said…: Max,....in MY opinion,.....%$%#* is %$%# as long as it isnt human.But I dont have any experience with alpacas. Use ANY soil suplement in mod. We do have a member with alpacas...scan the member page..I forget who. Just think moderation,Max.....good luck.

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Where do you live and garden?: Near Seattle in Zone 6

How long have you been growing food?: 10-20 years

Favorite foods:: My own veggies

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Glenn Fletcher commented on Glenn Fletcher's photo 'My Allotment'

Hi Kathryn This image is a screenshot from Google Earth. The only drawback with Google Earth is that you cannot zoom in as close as you would like. I have a greenhouse in the bottom right and a shed and covered compost bin at top right. A lot of t...

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Glenn Fletcher commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

Hi Salma I am lucky in that my allotment is only a short bicycle ride from my house. Some people in larger cities like London have to travel to theirs in a car. It is interesting to find out from you just how things are in your country. I think as...

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Bea Kunz replied to Roger's discussion 'Press inquiry: Women gardeners feeding the hungry'

Thanks for sharing Roger, I sent my info and will let you know what transpires. Have a Joyful day~ Bea Kunz

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Salma Kamal commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

How times have changed. There was time when there was no food shortage and agriculture was not a profitable business. The poor farmer was having a hard time. After toiling in the field from dawn to dusk he failed to generate enough money to suppor...

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Salma Kamal commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

Glenn!British allotment system is quite interesting. It should be initiated here in Pakistan. Is this alloted land close to your home? I mean you have to travel to your home kitchen garden to fetch your vegetables ??

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James R. McBride replied to PiscesGirl's discussion 'Seed Sources?'

I also recommend Seed Savers Exchange. Not only does Heritage Farm offer seeds they've grown, but you can become a member and exchange thousands of seeds with other gardeners. The beauty of seed savers is you can use heirloom seeds that you have g...

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amna mufti commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

........So the story is that this land is under the unlawful use of big wigs.No body dares to touch them.As they are usually in govt.or are the relatives of those in power.That is why I was telling Salma,problem is not simple.It is so intricate,it...

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amna mufti commented on Salma Kamal's blog post 'Pakistan: “Home Kitchen gardening to crush hunger”.'

Glenn! we also have the same allotment system.In which about 550 square feet ,(if I am not mistaken) or so is alloted to a family to grow fuel wood on it .Govt. only plants the trees and then the family looks it aftern grow what everthey want alon...

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Kathryn commented on Glenn Fletcher's blog post 'What is an Allotment'

I would love to have an allotment, there needs to be more of them.

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Kathryn commented on Glenn Fletcher's photo 'My Allotment'

great shot, yours seem to have the most on it.

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Glenn Fletcher commented on Glenn Fletcher's blog post 'What is an Allotment'

I pay £50 pounds a year approximately for my allotment. This amount has doubled in the last few years as their popularity has increased. Mine is 300 square yards, although there are smaller ones. The trend nowadays is to split them in two, so they...

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