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Patio tomatos
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Do you wonder?
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Two types of squash from the same plant
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Two types of squash from the same plant
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Two types of squash from the same plant
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apple trees
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Growing asparagus
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- Where do you live and garden?
- John and I call our place "5 Acre Farm." We're east of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. (Zone 7b-8). Long growing season. Mild winters.
- How long have you been growing food?
- forever!
- Dream garden travel destination:
- OK, I confess! I'd love to visit Martha Stewart's gardens in Connecticut and Maine, and since I'd be in Maine anyway, the homestead of Scott and Helen Nearing. Hey Beva, could I stop in and see your garden too?
- Favorite foods:
- fresh raw vegetables, especially green beans, and tomatoes on white bread with mayonnaise.
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In Spite Of It All
Even when I turned my back on the garden, and left it alone for several weeks to wither and pass on so I could return l… Continue
Posted on September 23, 2009 at 11:00am — 6 Comments
Of Rain and Floods, and Grubs and Chickens
I'm sorry for all those who have suffered the damage and loss of property and life in this downpour. I'm blessed to be able to say that we have not experienced flooding or damage on our property… Continue
Posted on September 21, 2009 at 11:25pm — 3 Comments
For KGI Rhubarb Growers and Eaters: Rhubarb Recipes
RHUBARB PUNCH
Chop rhubarb and cook it in water. After it's cooked, mash and strain. Us… Continue
Posted on August 14, 2009 at 10:17pm — 6 Comments
Preserving Figs and Fig Recipes
As it is, I'm process… Continue
Posted on August 3, 2009 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments
Summer Squash Pancakes
Summer Squash Pancakes
3 c. grated squash
1/2 t. salt or lemon pepper
3 t. minced fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
3/4 to 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
Dash of pepper
Mix all ingredients to make a fairly thin batter. Drop by spoonfuls into oiled skillet. Cook. Tu… Continue
Posted on July 26, 2009 at 8:16am —
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Comment Wall (475 comments)
- At 11:15pm on February 8, 2010,
Sandra Badboy said…
- Hi i am sorry if i did not right back to thank you. I have had a hard time making the time to even get on here. I am in school full time. I am taking environmental classes for fun. I only need a few classes to get into the nursing program and the rest are classes for what ever i want. So more i learn the better.
- At 5:15pm on February 8, 2010,
RawZi said…
- Thank you Michelle. You are very dear, sweet and funny :) You're very welcomed.
I always thought John ate carob too, but I don't know now, and some people do believe that the locusts were insects in his case. If you're not following the vegetarian religions, maybe you want me to find explanations on which insects are inedible and vice versa based on the Bible.
Yes, the vehicle will be full and a little busy/crazy likely. It will be good though.
Is there a place on this site for farming crickets for bait or farming pygmy dairy goats in the yard "just outside the kitchen window"? After the trip, we'd like to get a few goats, and a pet pig. She wouldn't be for food, but more like a dog, but smarter.
I don't think I plan to ever do chocolate or cacao ever again. Seems when I'm eating the right foods, the best cacao or chocolate right in front of me doesn't tempt me at all. I would still want to try the fresh cacao fruit flesh if I ever get the chance though. I heard it tastes almost divine.
Have a wonderful evening :)
- At 5:44am on February 7, 2010,
RawZi said…
- "You are the kindest, gentlest person online. You are very understanding, you never brag & are always helpful."
I like what Joel said. I have the same experience of your presence.
Outside of gardening, what do you two do for fun?
We're going on a driving trip next week, and bringing our cats, hamsters, live crickets, live meal worms and live catnip with us. The rest is more permanent, and should take care of itself between precipitation and sun. We've brought the cats before, but this will be the first time with these others. Our hamsters are fierce hunters, but have learned not to hunt our hands at least, lol. They look forward to being petted, when they realized we only give them treats (food for them or other than food). They enjoy organic gala apples, freshly grown wheatgrass and gently dried organic zucchini too. We don't do commercial feeds, if I can help it.
Do you know anything about raising crickets for food for humans? It would probably sound strange to most "civilized" people, and I have never tasted one yet, but I have online friends into natural foods who raise and eat them. It was good enough for John of the Bible. I found online which ones according to body shape etc are kosher too. I hear they taste a little like almonds.
- At 8:54pm on February 6, 2010,
Joel LeGrand said…
- Hi Michelle.
I am shocked! You are the kindest, gentlest person online. You are very understanding, you never brag & are always helpful. I can sometimes get on peoples nerves and I am surprised that I have not got a nasty note from a member in the 6 months I have been online....
But not you, I am sorry that some jerk does not have home trainning! I plant most of my plants from seeds after the last frost, summer squash, winter squash, cucumber, beans, peas & corn . I use transplants for peppers, tomatoes,eggplants. However, this year I am going to try growing plants indoors, before last frost. I have heard about cutting your sweet peppers up into chips about the size of a fingernail, laying it out on a cookie sheet in the freezer, then when they are frozen scrape them loose put them in a freezer bag. My Mother did this so she could remove only what she needed to cook with, without defrosting a whole bag. I hope to get blueberries this year also. I have missed your comments on the site & am glad you are back! See you in the garden.
- At 6:59pm on January 25, 2010,
Tamra said…
- I have been ordering seeds today, and ran across several quick growing radicchio varieties. I only attempted growing this once before and I had a long maturing variety. But seeing these, decided to try it again. I remember that back in the fall you posted about growing radicchio. How did it go. Do you have any tips?
- At 2:20am on January 22, 2010,
Kathryn said… - Hi Michelle, I added that blog about pickles hope it helps you.
- At 7:10am on December 22, 2009,
Beva said… - Hi Michelle!
I have not been on here for some time, but do think of you and other friends I have made here often! Imagine this.. up to 2 weeks ago, I was still harvesting carrots and root veggies and also collards and kale from my garden! The kale is now under snow, but still may be good!
Hope all is well with you!
Beva
- At 9:51am on December 19, 2009,
Joel LeGrand said…
- Hi Michelle,
How is your winter garden doing. I have collards,onions,turnips that are doing well. My mustard has some pest damage on the outer leaves, it is not bad, my spinach did not even spout, that I can see.
I am going to try red kale this spring.I hope this comment finds you warm & happy.
- At 5:03pm on December 2, 2009,
Glenn Fletcher said… - I hope you get over your cold soon Michelle.
With ref to the tomatoes. I,ve only once ever had a problem with not being able to eat anything. When i was 16 i worked in a strawberry canning factory for a month. I don,t think i could eat strawberries again for the remainder of my teens, after consuming so many strawberries in that month.
- At 7:43am on December 1, 2009,
Glenn Fletcher said…
- Hi Michelle, i hope you are well
Our tomatoes are now just about finished. Over the last few weeks i have been weaning myself back onto supermarket tomatoes.
When you eat your own tomatoes they seem just like ordinary tomatoes. Its only when you compare them with store bought ones that you realise how poor store bought tomatoes really are.
- At 9:25am on November 16, 2009,
Tamra said…
- Thanks, I did not know that about water expanding vertically rather than horizontally. I will keep thinking to find a use for all these wonderful gallon glass jars. I hate to just recycle them.
- At 9:30am on November 15, 2009,
Tamra said…
- Do you remember our discussion about a year ago, about the plastic bottles I was using as heat sinks? You and your hubby gave me lots of great advice about how to better use them. Well I need more advice.
Lately we have been consuming lots of apple juice from one gallon glass jars. I got to thinking that unlike plastic would not break down in the garden. So I have thought about filling them with water about 2/3 of the way full, so the jar would not crack if the water freezes. And I was wondering, is glass better storing and releasing heat than plastic?
- At 8:58am on November 10, 2009,
kate copsey said…
- Michelle - hope you are enjoying this little downpour. My veggies are close to swimming again.
- At 7:11am on November 10, 2009,
Kathryn said…
- I havent seen any activity from you in October Michelle and we are nearly half way through November. Hope you and John are ok, take care.
- At 1:02pm on September 22, 2009,
Gail Wolf said… - Hi Michelle,
I'm so glad to hear that you've not suffered any damage or losses to the Georgia rainstorms! I am sorry for everyone who has. Every now and again we have a similar thing happen here in the Pacific Northwest. Fortunately I do not live anyplace where flooding would occur, but many here do. Again, glad to hear that everything's okay!
- At 9:35am on September 22, 2009,
JC said… - Sore index finger again...A better pict and page may be coming, when it gets done raining and when I have time. I have some nice cinderella pumpkins this year.
I could spend all day on your page, but must take care of some apples!
I named a chicken after you. She made a lovely topiary out of a romaine lettuce plant.
- At 8:04pm on September 20, 2009,
RawZi said…
- I hope you're been having success and happiness whatever was going on! Sounds good :) ttys
- At 11:02am on September 12, 2009,
Karen of Georgia said… - Hey there, I haven't been on here in quite some time. The kids are back in school now and we have swine flu............just great. My tiny little garden did OK for a first timer. I got some tomatoes and I got lots of herbs and hot chili peppers which I can use lots of in my cooking!
The garden is too shady though and hubby still won't give me any of his precious lawn.:( I'm going to have to use more containers or something next year. I'll be thinking of that over the winter.
I took the photo from my deck and don't know how to rotate it. Also, how did you get such a great page? I'd love some info on how to do this blog style with the great backgrounds.............it makes the page so much more interesting!
- At 8:33pm on September 4, 2009,
Joel LeGrand said…
- Hi Michelle,
Just wanted to say hello, we have not been on the same group in some timeso I missed your wit & wisdom.
LOVE YOUR PAGE!!!!
- At 12:05am on September 2, 2009,
Kathryn said…
- http://www.notquitenigella.com/2009/05/16/cucumber-pickles-nqns-mums-recipe/ this recipe seems nice Michelle she used lebanese cucumbers but you can use any kind dont let that throw you off.
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