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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1615 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jul 25 2023 : 06:39:10 AM
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Tara, I love making fresh lemonade too. I make a simple syrup grate lemon peel and add to the simple syrup, then squeeze lemons to get the juice and mix together in large pitcher.
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8572 6/9/2023
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2023 : 06:23:18 AM
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First time canning green beans. My MIL gave me a bunch, I didn't plant enough.
These are Tenderettes. I prefer this green beans to the Blue Lake variety.
I planted more beans 10 days ago. In my area I can get 2nd harvest of bush beans.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6705 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6705 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2023 : 1:32:25 PM
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Tara, your lemonade looks delicious! I want to make some now! And your green beans look great. I was just barely able to pick my first handful yesterday. I look forward to hopefully canning mine as well.
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2023 : 4:39:11 PM
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Krista, What is your garden zone? I'm in zone 7B but think maybe even 8.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2023 : 10:29:50 AM
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Too hot to be outside. 105* today-ick I went to several thrift shops today. The Upstate, Greenville SC area had a lot of thrift shops. I was on the hunt for a glass pitcher, 1 broke this week.
The shape caught my eye. I love bargains, 1.50 for this beauty.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6705 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6705 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2023 : 3:24:29 PM
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Tara, we are a 6a here. We had a super late spring this year so it put many of my garden plants behind.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9249 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2023 : 04:14:19 AM
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Tara,
Your cans of green beans look fantastic. I won't can veggies that I don't use vinegar in because I don't like using the big old pressure canner I have. I've used it twice when my mom was still here to help me but now I'm always afraid I won't get it right.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2023 : 07:53:21 AM
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Denise
My presto is the only canner I've used. My husband helped get it set up.
I planted more green beans for fall harvest, but don't think there will be enough to can. I'm already thinking of how to grow more green beans next year.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2023 : 12:02:26 PM
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I have 2 raised beds for now. Tomatoes still producing. I planted bush beans and sugar snaps in 1rst bed. Not enough beans to can but should produce extra for freezing. In other bed potatoes and peppers. Some of the peppers look sad and that is cause I moved them. Plenty of water and good soil and they will perk up. I hope to plant early wonder beets in later today, if storms stay away
Too hot in Upstate SC to plant salad greens. The garden is wild and that's okay. The grass needs trimming
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
Edited by - lovecatsandsunshine on Aug 06 2023 12:13:20 PM |
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2682 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2682 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2023 : 4:53:59 PM
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Tara, I love all your postings and sharing your little corner of the world with us. Your green beans look beautiful and your glass pitcher is quite the catch!
Dreamer42
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6705 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6705 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2023 : 1:48:10 PM
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Nice garden boxes. I hope your pepper plants pull out of it. Before you know it you will be growing so much more!
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VegiChik
True Blue Farmgirl
103 Posts
Sharon L
Gaylord
MI
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2023 : 04:38:40 AM
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Aug 10 2023 : 04:45:08 AM
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I had 2 tomato plants I put in ground by pond when I ran out of space.
1 is a cherry type and the other is a mystery. Any guesses?
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2023 : 11:15:17 AM
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I was in local thrift shop and found this hooded vest. I got a 25% discount as its senior day(I am over 55 but refuse to consider myself a senior), and only paid 2.44.
Had to share this bargain. The vest is in very good condition
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4719 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4719 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2023 : 2:36:47 PM
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Congratulations on your find. You certainly can't beat the price and it looks really nice. Hope it keeps you warm with the autumn temps finally arrive. I know I can't wait for them!
Dawn in IL
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2023 : 4:07:22 PM
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I love summer time, but the heat is too much this year.
Upstate SC is aka "surface of the sun" LOL j/k
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2023 : 4:46:01 PM
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Roasted sweet snacking peppers in olive oil. These are not canned but in jar in the frig. Its hard not to eat all the peppers.
Garden fresh peppers the best!
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2023 : 07:36:51 AM
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Howdy
I'm hoping for a few more tomatoes. I am in garden zone 7B but our area is more like 8A/B during the months of JUNE-August This Black Prince tomato plant has been broken twice from storms. A bit of duck tape helped save the vine. These small heirloom tomatoes are super sweet. I'm hoping for a few more to ripen and then freeze to make soup. Who has made tomato soup from scratch?
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2023 : 07:49:05 AM
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Homemade tomato soup using German Pink tomatoes. I bought these from farmer's market. My garden was almost a fail with tomatoes.
This is the soup before I blended everything. It was delicious!!! My husband ate 2 bowls.
The dutch oven is a gift from my MIL.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6705 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6705 Posts |
Posted - Sep 22 2023 : 12:01:43 PM
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That looks so yummy Tara! It's raining here today and tomato soup sounds so yummy and warming right now!
Krista |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2023 : 5:01:48 PM
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Last of the tomatoes. I have not kept track of the pounds of fruit from 1 plant. This basket holds about 6 pounds. The Black Prince vine was moved 4 times and survived 2 storms. The main branch was broken twice and my husband used tape to hold branch together. The small variety of tomato makes a great homemade soup. I have made a lot of soup and its in freezer. I have saved a lot of seeds for next year. There are a few tomatoes on the window sill ripening up. Never had tomatoes this late in year. 
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Oct 17 2023 : 09:15:29 AM
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I got 26 cups of broth from veggie scraps. There are a few chicken bones in bottom. 
I make my own soup from scratch.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
2994 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
2994 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2023 : 10:55:03 AM
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That's awesome!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6705 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6705 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2023 : 12:32:48 PM
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I agree with Heather. That's awesome! I have been saving bones to make some bone broth.
Krista |
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Tara
Sands of Time
SC
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Oct 18 2023 : 12:48:55 PM
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Hi ladies. I made another 12 cups of bone broth from turkey bones. I did throw in a few onion scraps and carrot scraps.
I use a lot of broth in everyday cooking.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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