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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
450 Posts
Tara
in the mountains
SC
USA
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 Posted - May 02 2026 : 2:10:38 PM
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Time flew by again! Into the month of May. What are you growing in the garden, container or window box? Preservation goals this year? Last year I missed out buying strawberries from local farmer. This year I bought a bucket, just over 5 pounds. Now I have 5 jars of strawberry jam on shelf. And I made a syrup from the tops.
With all that is going on I have my brain thinking of how to save more of what I grow. And save money.
We don't eat out-money saved
Drying clothes outside in warmer months-money saved on electricity
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
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debbieklann
Sharpshooter/Schoolmarm
839 Posts
Debbie
Madras
OR
USA
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Posted - May 03 2026 : 07:20:13 AM
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I have my potatoes planted, just waiting for them to pop up. I added more plants to my strawberry patch. My tomatoes should be here soon so I can get them planted. I have plans for lots of canned tomatoes and sauce. I will definitely need to do a couple more dried batches of peaches this year, more than last year. And I think our apple trees will finally yield enough fruit this year for applesauce!
Debbie Klann
Farmgirl Sister #770
2018 Farmgirl of the Year
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Nancy Joplin
True Blue Farmgirl
574 Posts
Nancy
Ontario
California
USA
574 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2026 : 10:26:05 AM
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I want to dry some of our peaches and apricots this year. I also plan to trade with our neighbor for some of her lemons. My son and his friends make mead, so we will be getting some in exchange for the plums from our tree. Yum! I am getting some tomato plants for making sauce. I dry the tomato skins. We put them in all sorts of dishes, and they really add a bit of flavor. I would like to get up to the strawberry stand to get some this year. I also want to try dehydrating onions to make onion powder. Busy time of the year, but so much fun to see all of the goodies in the pantry and freezer!
Nancy 8352
FGOTM Oct 2024 |
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
8336 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 04 2026 : 1:44:58 PM
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So far I have potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, and peas in my garden. All are still growing and just popping through. In a couple more weeks I will be able to add the rest of the stuff to my garden, because the risk of frost will be gone. I am really hoping for a successful garden this year.
Krista
Farmgirl Sister #528
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