tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.comments2023-10-17T03:18:49.127-07:00Suburban SharecroppersMaureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13716619994168402985noreply@blogger.comBlogger241125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-51328275211930578882015-03-16T19:11:59.143-07:002015-03-16T19:11:59.143-07:00Interesting. However, I'm interested in a ligh...Interesting. However, I'm interested in a light weight, easy to start tiller. I enjoy mixing the components of the soil and fluffing it up before planting. I'm interested to follow the results of your method.MAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-48413169298696122802013-01-19T14:06:28.607-08:002013-01-19T14:06:28.607-08:00Yes, weeds... took over my 'garden' last s...Yes, weeds... took over my 'garden' last summer and I never got control again! :(WhatIfWeAllCared?https://www.blogger.com/profile/11206084253488718796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-45596081829333624202012-12-02T19:09:08.881-08:002012-12-02T19:09:08.881-08:00WE are now planning on leaving it dirt or artifici...WE are now planning on leaving it dirt or artificial turf.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14202410717147326787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-45486232979189319562012-12-02T16:38:41.373-08:002012-12-02T16:38:41.373-08:00Even before I scrolled down to the after pictures ...Even before I scrolled down to the after pictures of the lawn the thought was going through my mind that the dogs are going to tear it apart. That was my experience from Big Dog and Yip-Yip and my beautiful strawberry bed. They like the dirt better!What if it's today? - A survivalist's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291866801645327324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-46076263457901911572012-06-13T23:21:45.355-07:002012-06-13T23:21:45.355-07:00Lovely. I hope you enjoy your dream. We dreamt of ...Lovely. I hope you enjoy your dream. We dreamt of a peceful life in our own little house, and we got it. It wasn't always easy though and we very nearly let it go. I'm glad we didn't. Enjoy your lovely new space.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gardencenterguide.us/pennsylvania/washington-county/washington" rel="nofollow">Garden center Washington</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-76065992898338388292011-11-29T20:31:20.202-08:002011-11-29T20:31:20.202-08:00I remember when we butchered the geese with Butch....I remember when we butchered the geese with Butch. Much the same thing, but I recall he swung their heads against the chopping block to knock them out first before the actual chopping started. And don't you watch Anthony Bourdain? The testicles are a delicacy. You know, rocky mountain oysters. Ok, those are from a bull, but same thing.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941855093169240245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-88978396411007089552011-11-28T14:48:19.570-08:002011-11-28T14:48:19.570-08:00Good job!! I'll bet he was a mighty tasty tur...Good job!! I'll bet he was a mighty tasty turkey! -PS, sorry about the double post. Silly computers!MommaofManyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652488613383365588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-75757855179084416302011-11-28T14:20:11.672-08:002011-11-28T14:20:11.672-08:00My favorite two photos: the first one with Steve c...My favorite two photos: the first one with Steve contemplating killing the turkey as it enjoys its last few moments. And the one where Steve is cleaning the turkey and the puppy is watching. Priceless. <br />Good job by the way!!! It looks so healthy and I bet it was sooo good (this coming from a vegetarian. And 40 pounds, Yowza!!! Saw Brad on Sunday and he said it was the best turkey he's ever had.w00ts uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545181006049001804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-35307003321451594452011-11-28T08:43:27.777-08:002011-11-28T08:43:27.777-08:00I have had some bantam roosters that had bigger on...I have had some bantam roosters that had bigger ones :) The bigger they are, the more aggressive they have been we noticed.<br /><br />The kidneys are along the spine inside the cavity. You kind of have to take the back of your thumbnail and scrape them out. Did you save the gizzard? If you can get past cleaning it, they are very tasty.Sufficient Grace Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677815486063179234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-90462975948464778872011-11-27T19:04:05.760-08:002011-11-27T19:04:05.760-08:00I thought they were kidneys too Lynda...and I'...I thought they were kidneys too Lynda...and I'm very glad we decided to toss out the innards this time around :)Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13716619994168402985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-32474024744610679522011-11-27T16:53:54.887-08:002011-11-27T16:53:54.887-08:00Yes, Kathy is correct, they are testicles. If your...Yes, Kathy is correct, they are testicles. If your turkey had been older, they would have been much bigger! We've butchered many chickens, and hope to have a turkey to butcher next year. Nice job on the plucking, it is not pleasant to do.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16924988248364848607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-57598683208552864582011-11-27T13:12:20.148-08:002011-11-27T13:12:20.148-08:00They are testicles :)They are testicles :)Sufficient Grace Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677815486063179234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-64297439026432382312011-11-27T12:37:46.616-08:002011-11-27T12:37:46.616-08:00kidneys?kidneys?Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189157322930654023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-23347834939370712882011-10-13T08:02:53.743-07:002011-10-13T08:02:53.743-07:00Those carrots looked wonderful. I know they are a ...Those carrots looked wonderful. I know they are a vegetable that children often plant with radishes as a first attempt into gardening, but I have never had good luck growing them. You must have done something they liked!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688846429279351574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-11894131318704592212011-10-02T15:12:38.764-07:002011-10-02T15:12:38.764-07:00Oh, and Zucchini Salsa: http://feedingthecrew.blo...Oh, and Zucchini Salsa: http://feedingthecrew.blogspot.com/2010/09/zucchini-salsa-tutorial.html My favorite farmer's market farmers loves this one.MommaofManyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652488613383365588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-465243489311470712011-10-02T15:11:25.887-07:002011-10-02T15:11:25.887-07:00One of the best ways to can zucchini is making Moc...One of the best ways to can zucchini is making Mock Pineapple. Here's the recipe: http://feedingthecrew.blogspot.com/2011/08/mock-pinapple.html<br /><br />You use it in bread, muffins, cakes, etc. Almost any recipe that calls for crushed pineapple will work with mock, too!MommaofManyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03652488613383365588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-27586844341198758072011-09-02T15:52:26.602-07:002011-09-02T15:52:26.602-07:00Could you please teach my CSA your secrets? Their ...Could you please teach my CSA your secrets? Their carrots suck!<br /><br />Do you ever pickle them?Demandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091293696750606102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-27420072815434474642011-08-24T18:07:07.934-07:002011-08-24T18:07:07.934-07:00You must have good loose deep soil to get such gre...You must have good loose deep soil to get such great looking carrots. Even little six inch carrots come out terrible in our garden. If you plant a carrot crop in September then I'll try it at our house too. Thanks for the suggestion.What if it's today? - A survivalist's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291866801645327324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-74266764445615861132011-08-24T17:16:48.079-07:002011-08-24T17:16:48.079-07:00And the funny thing is, until about 3 years ago we...And the funny thing is, until about 3 years ago we were complete FAILURES when it came to carrots. Snails, chickens, weather...something always wiped out our crop. But we've definitely been doing something right the last couple of years. In fact, we now get 2 crops a year; I'll be planting again next month...yay!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13716619994168402985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-38413270837196213932011-08-24T15:48:28.949-07:002011-08-24T15:48:28.949-07:00What the heck?!
Dang. Looks like you're tryin...What the heck?!<br />Dang. Looks like you're trying to take Kern County's crown as the carrot king.MAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-89793814352764147212011-07-20T15:19:40.933-07:002011-07-20T15:19:40.933-07:00At this point, I'm just laughing at the fumble...At this point, I'm just laughing at the fumbles of our first year gardening. I just found a plethora of squash bugs on the zucchini and pattypans this morning. Thank goodness I am almost tired of the squash at this point. We've been harvesting them for a couple of months now. I'd attempt to treat them, but with over 30 plants, there is just no way I'm capable of treating that many plants. <br /><br />We're talking about ripping out the squash this week, in the hopes of sparing the pumpkins. The learning curve is HUGE, but we're still having fun with it.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576182360963956966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-34681658558198396612011-07-20T14:58:47.637-07:002011-07-20T14:58:47.637-07:00Yes Mo...sometimes the only thing that keeps me go...Yes Mo...sometimes the only thing that keeps me going is HOPE for the next seasons garden;) We'll be starting seeds for broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and onions sometime in Sept.<br /><br />Have you tried Diatomacious earth for the squash bugs? It works well on the babies, and makes the job of hand-picking the adults a bit easier. We have some if you want to try it. Remind me when you come by for carrots!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13716619994168402985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-92227201433751571082011-07-20T14:28:51.442-07:002011-07-20T14:28:51.442-07:00Sorry about your tomatoes! It's always so disc...Sorry about your tomatoes! It's always so discouraging when something you grow takes a turn for the worst. I am combating squash bugs at the moment as they try to kill the pumpkin patch and our dog keeps eating our cornstalks. But fall will soon be here and there will be more things to plant and plan for. Are you guys doing a winter garden?w00ts uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545181006049001804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-26511388133656042342011-07-19T10:21:24.734-07:002011-07-19T10:21:24.734-07:00Could be the early planting...seems fitting since ...Could be the early planting...seems fitting since we're usually LATE and we were thrilled to have gotten them in so early....sigh. <br /><br />I have to agree with you on the heirlooms. Tho we do love trying new shapes, sizes and colors of tomatoes, we'll be planting them a bit more judiciously in the future.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13716619994168402985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8897086669740234717.post-85062816715572904302011-07-18T21:15:55.542-07:002011-07-18T21:15:55.542-07:00Sorry to read about your blight. With all the tom...Sorry to read about your blight. With all the tomato pictures that you posted in April I was waiting to hear about your bountiful harvest. I wonder if it was because the plants were put in early? Our plants didn't get in until the end of May and we haven't had any of those issues. <br /><br />With all the hype about heirlooms, your experience has taught me that this is one reason to have a combination of heirloom and modern varieties.What if it's today? - A survivalist's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291866801645327324noreply@blogger.com