Carrot Hand? What?!
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Aug 9, 2011
I Wish My Garden Was This Cool
Carrot Hand? What?!
Check out the full story. http://stoddard.kfvs12.com/news/home-garden/48368-need-hand-garden
Aug 8, 2011
Canning - Trial 1
I'm calling my first canning attempt a success. Although it doesn't quite match what I had imagined, it is totally my own fault for sucking a following directions. I refused (was too lazy) to measure out the spices the salsa recipe called for, so my salsa ended up with too much cumin. I probably could have added some sugar to help balance it out, but I got too impatient.
Sigh. Story of my life.
But, it turned out edible, and not too shabby for a first attempt. Any ways, I'm no Casey Rhea, so I won't go into the canning details too much more. Plus, I'm a horribly sloppy cook and pictures would have demonstrated me sloshing tomato juice and seeds all over my counters, floor, stove, and even poor Martini's head.
For the next batch, I'm thinking I'll have a salsa making party like a couple people have mentioned. Then I won't spend all night chopping up tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Get ready for your Facebook event invite.
No worries though, I'll bribe every one to help with some margaritas and cheese dip!
Sigh. Story of my life.
But, it turned out edible, and not too shabby for a first attempt. Any ways, I'm no Casey Rhea, so I won't go into the canning details too much more. Plus, I'm a horribly sloppy cook and pictures would have demonstrated me sloshing tomato juice and seeds all over my counters, floor, stove, and even poor Martini's head.
For the next batch, I'm thinking I'll have a salsa making party like a couple people have mentioned. Then I won't spend all night chopping up tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Get ready for your Facebook event invite.
No worries though, I'll bribe every one to help with some margaritas and cheese dip!
Aug 3, 2011
Aug 2, 2011
Too Hot For Gardening!
For those of you are lucky enough not to know, lately the Midwest has been experiencing kind of a scorcher. And believe it or not, when the temperatures rises above 100, it isn't that much fun to spend time outside in the direct sunlight.
So long story short, my garden is being ignored. I go outside only long enough to pick the ripe veggies and occasionally water my poor plants when they look like they are on death's bed.
But, never fear. I have enough tomatoes to try to can a batch of salsa! If every thing goes as planned, I'll have that adventure to share tomorrow night.
In the mean time, I thought I'd share how much gardening has been impacting my small little life. The Hubby and I have recently been house hunting. We're being a little picky and taking our time with our next house, so it's kind of fun. The sad thing is, I am now judging a house on how garden friendly it is. I already know I went too small scale with this year's, so I have to make sure our future home will allow me to continue my new little hobby!
Here's my three current faves.
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Carbondale_IL_62901_M77203-62474
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/615-S-Main_Anna_IL_62906_M79291-83818
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/21663-Enyenhausen-Rd_Creal-Springs_IL_62922_M84721-52849
So long story short, my garden is being ignored. I go outside only long enough to pick the ripe veggies and occasionally water my poor plants when they look like they are on death's bed.
But, never fear. I have enough tomatoes to try to can a batch of salsa! If every thing goes as planned, I'll have that adventure to share tomorrow night.
In the mean time, I thought I'd share how much gardening has been impacting my small little life. The Hubby and I have recently been house hunting. We're being a little picky and taking our time with our next house, so it's kind of fun. The sad thing is, I am now judging a house on how garden friendly it is. I already know I went too small scale with this year's, so I have to make sure our future home will allow me to continue my new little hobby!
Here's my three current faves.
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/21663-Enyenhausen-Rd_Creal-Springs_IL_62922_M84721-52849
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