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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 2:53:21 PM
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Thanks KMW for that awesome site about food dehydrating. I printed it out and I know I will refer to it often!
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 2:59:59 PM
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Well then, here's another one for all of you. Lookee at the thread I found on page 93 of the Garden Gate forum:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.com/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=595
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & KMW (Keeper of Maven Words)
Farmgirl Sister #311
"To own a little bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch the renewal of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do." Charles Dudley Warner
PS TS, you're welcome btw! |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 3:30:13 PM
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Good Afternoon maven friends.. I have been lazy today.. made a trip to town to the library & Bank, our Library did not have Lynn's book so I am ordering it from Amazon..I did find a couple others I thoguht sounded interesting though..."This Organic Life" Confessions of a Suburban Homesteader.. Barbara Kingsolver had endorsed it.. Also "Gardening when it counts".. Growing food in hard times.. SO I have some weekend reading to take with me to SIL for a SuperBowl party ( I do not watch Football) It will be a trip for Dh tovvisit his Brother. We will be leaving Saturday morning to return Monday. I may or may not take the laptop so It may be Tuesday before I post next week.. You all have a great weekend.
Karen, Thanks for the link...ta~ta
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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gramax18
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Elinor
meeker
Colorado
USA
106 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 3:41:17 PM
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Mavens thanks for all the warm welcomes. I'll be gone for a few days. Sorry to miss all the news.
Elinor |
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Lanna
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lanna
A little town in Idaho
330 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 4:16:43 PM
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Dehydrating link?!? What did I miss?
My Christmas present from hubby this year was a dehydrator - complete with 8 trays, 8 screens and 8 fruit leather trays. Can't accuse the guy of not knowing me (and his "present" was a new-to-him chainsaw to purchase when he found a good deal or found one he wanted - I don't shop for those). So I'm quite excited to take that dehydrator for a test run this year. 
I really like "Gardening When it Counts." To me it had a good amount of information. Rain barrels or just more land (just 1-5 acres, nothing too extreme) are definitely on my wish list, but not in the very near future (oh, like dreaming of a greenhouse to have things year round despite the feet of snow).
Last year was my first attempt at saving seed. Some on purpose, some by accident/luck/happenstance. Like the carrots and parsley - I just wanted to see what would happen when they flowered up (and holy moly, they got *huge*!), and lo and behold I had a boatload of seeds. Saved way too many varieties of tomatoes - I think I only had something like 15-17 varieties (and maybe 75-80 plants?). So we'll see how that all works out this year. Really need to get my hands on Seed to Seed again - need to figure out when I need to plant my corn so they don't cross (well, or maybe not, we'll see...) and figure out the lettuces since I believe you can only do one variety at a time.
I got two of my seed orders today, yay! My 5yo is so excited about sunflowers this year, so he's almost as enthusiastic as I am. Every time I come out with a packet of flower seeds he partially explodes with happiness. 
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Lanna, mama to three little monkeys |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 4:30:49 PM
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Hey, Lillian - saw you posted to the Garden Gate thread. (You must've done it within the last 5 minutes because I saw it on "What we're talking about" on the home page....okay, later than that now cuz I got interrupted.)
I'm fighting back from the flu that Robbie had the beginning of the week. It finally got hold of me last night and I've spent most of the day in bed. Since I couldn't do much other than read I started "Carrots Love Tomatoes" and "The Omnivore's Dilemma." Rene', I figured since my head already feels like it's in a vice, this is the perfect time to read Michael Pollan.
Back to the Garden Gate.......the original post is from 4 years ago, as is the article Clare references. It's pretty cool when she wonders if anyone will take up the cause..............and here we are!!!
Tina (and anyone else interested in dehydrating your harvest), here's the link: http://info.ag.uidaho.edu/Resources/PDFs/PNW0397.pdf It's a Pacific Northwestern Extension article, "Drying Fruits and Vegetables" from one of the MEN articles (per the CD set). I was going to post it here and then forgot. Sorry, guys..............
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & KMW (Keeper of Maven Words)
Farmgirl Sister #311
"To own a little bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch the renewal of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do." Charles Dudley Warner |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 4:35:37 PM
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Way too funny! Don't I look silly! Hope you feel better soon Karen.
I would stay and chat but I am in the middle of making dinner.
Lillian |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 5:10:30 PM
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Lillian, still didn't see what you posted but I thought I'd better clarify a bit more. I decided to go back to the beginning of the forum just to see what was out there. I just didn't have the energy to make the trek across the hall to get back to bed. I should've been more descriptive but just didn't have it in my.
Don't have much left right now but want to let Lanna know you didn't miss anything. TS posted about getting a dehydrator the other day and I e-mailed her for more info. Then I found this article in Mother Earth News and sent it to her. I meant to post it in the henhouse but as I said, I forgot. Nothing new there, heh heh. Anyways, I'm getting a dehydrator for my birthday this year. I bought several years ago to dehydrate apples for Christmas decorations. That didn't happen but I finally took it out of the box this summer to use for tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and maybe other stuff, can't remember right now. Anyway, I loved it and I'm sure you will too. Yours sounds like a great one. More details, please? Does it have a temperature gauge? I'm looking for one that will go down to 115-degrees so it won't kill the enzymes. Enjoy your books too - sounds like you got some good ones.
Okay, mavens, I'm done. Taking the box o' tissues with me and heading to bed. Sleep well.......'night, Ralph.........mornin', Corinne (hope things are going okay as this is the big weekend).........
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & KMW (Keeper of Maven Words)
Farmgirl Sister #311
"To own a little bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch the renewal of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do." Charles Dudley Warner |
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Lanna
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lanna
A little town in Idaho
330 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 5:24:51 PM
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It's a Nesco/American Harvest Gardenmaster, and the temps go from 95*F-155*F. It does sound a bit like an airplane taking off so it needs to be down in the den or basement when it's going, but it's fun. Hubby just did his research and found a killer deal with all those extra tray addition thingies. Plus apparently I can put up to something crazy like 10-15 more trays on it and everything will still dry groovy. I dried herby noodles in it a few weeks ago on the lowest setting for the fun of it. The kids were sure excited. I can't wait to be able to dry strawberries and peaches as snacks for dreary January/February next year...
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Lanna, mama to three little monkeys |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 6:58:04 PM
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Lillian - I switched to Amish Paste on your recommendation, so probably you won't want to trade there:) also got a variety called Marmande from Baker Creek and a french cherry tomato from Baker creek. The Marmande is supposed to do well in cooler weather, thought I would give it a shot.
That's funny, we have a dehydrator on our project list this year, we are going to try to make one
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 7:09:59 PM
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Hi Mavens,
Hope everyone is well and good. I need a favor from one or two of you. As DH and I are making plans to work on our property so we can move there next year, I'm realizing just how intensly busy we are going to be really soon. I am afraid I'm just not going to have the time to be the Maven Badgebadger and Bookclub coordinator. At least not for a while. Are any of you interested in taking on one or both of those?
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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Corinnelouise
True Blue Farmgirl
957 Posts
Corinne
France
957 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2009 : 8:23:07 PM
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Happy happy birthday dear Teresa Sue, may this special day be full of joys, small and large, family being around you and may you feel the love of your Mavens sisters.
Thank you for being sweet and encouraging and for being here with us.
Love you,
Corinne
Sister # 101 |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 06:37:21 AM
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Happy birthday, TS, you marvelous maven! You share your birthday with someone very special, my dad. If you have as much fun on your birthday as my dad had in life you will have a fantastic day!!!
You've done a fantastic fabu job as badger/coordinator. Go where you're needed with our blessings but don't go away. Not that we'd let you - we'd track you down, woman! For my part, I have my hands full with the newsletter and getting our own garden and house in shape. I know there's a maven or two out there that would be a great fit though. We have such a diverse and talented group here. Right, Rene'?
Back to bed for me - still not 100%. I'm probably at about 50% heading toward 60 at the moment.
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & KMW (Keeper of Maven Words)
Farmgirl Sister #311
"To own a little bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch the renewal of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do." Charles Dudley Warner |
Edited by - LivingWell4You on Jan 30 2009 06:43:41 AM |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 06:51:37 AM
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happy birthday teresasue! I'm sure someone will love to step in a be the new badgebadger!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 07:21:59 AM
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What can I sub for coconut milk that MJ calls for in chillovers? I hate coconut.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 07:37:43 AM
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See your original post, I put something over there.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 07:42:48 AM
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Happy, Happy Birthday Teresa Sue! May your day be full of all good things, love and laughter and fun.
With a lotta love sister!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Mud Hen Queen
MJ's Heirloom Maven's Librarian
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 10:48:30 AM
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Reminder: Voting closes tomorrow at midnight for the White House Farmer - cast your vote!
Thanks, Marcy, for letting us know about this (e-mail). The link is: www.whitehousefarmer.com
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & KMW (Keeper of Maven Words)
Farmgirl Sister #311
"To own a little bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch the renewal of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do." Charles Dudley Warner |
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 4:07:08 PM
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Happy Birthday to you, Teresa Sue (pretend you hear me singing;)
hope you have a great day!!
I would be happy to do either of the jobs that Teresa Sue is vacating, but don't want to hinder anyone in getting further involved so if you are interested please speak up.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day - weather is spring-ish here, a very nice reminder that we are getting close
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 6:32:54 PM
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Amy Grace, you'd be wonderful at whatever you decide to do. I support whatever position you choose. Okay chickies, off to bed for me, I just put in 14 hours today.... and going in tomorrow..... woohoo. (thats a weak woo hoo)
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-Mother Hen
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 7:40:41 PM
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HAppy Birthday TS..... Hope you enjoyed your day..
I am going to Portland tomorrow morning , visiting DH family. Will return on Monday. Good chance I will not be posting until then. What is involved with being the Book Club coordinator?
Cheryl
Farmgirl #309
Almost daily posts at:
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age... Lucille Ball |
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