Thanks backyard buddies. The blueberries were awesome. We ate the first basket in our cereal every morning and the second I froze to make something later. I even like to eat them frozen, like a snack. When are the apples and raspberries ready? We'd love to do another fruit picking trip...
My son and I had a great time at Underwood Family Farm in Somis. We went to pick blueberries, there are a couple of weeks left, out in their fields. It was a beautiful day and I'd recommend it to anyone.
There's a great market with fresh fruit and veggies and canned/pickled goods.
Oh, man. That's my favorite kind of jam. My mom would win awards at the fair for hers. I really do need to get over my fear of canning alone. Thanks so much for posting your pics. Very inspiring.
I planted some last week and used it to make tomato sauce today.( I have tomatoes coming out of my ears) It came out wonderfully. Great smell and taste. It is growing very quickly and seems to like the weather here. I planted it next to two tomatillo plants and hope to make a green salsa...
Wow!! The Black Krim is so meaty. What a great tomato. I will definitely be planting these again next year. The Big Beef was great but boy, the Black Krim wins so far.
" would suggest freezing it. Some people freeze it whole; I have had better luck, flavor- and texture-wise, with sacrificing the whole plant or plants, pureeing them or chopping them very fine with a few drops of oil added, then freezing in a thin layer in a ziploc baggie with all the air sucked...
I know it's crazy but I just am in awe of what can be grown in a back yard. I am so happy with my tomatoes and really feel bad about cutting them up (not that bad) but these guys are going into a tomato cucumber sandwich and some spicey salsa. Just wish I had better luck with my corn and...
I bought my seeds from Seeds of Change because I really wanted only organic and nothing genetically modified. Maybe it's something in our terribly polluted air?
Wonderful looking garden. I sure do miss the central calif. soil. I can't believe how fast all of your plants grew. Nice work!! Can't wait to see what it looks like in a few more weeks.
After having read a few threads about rhubarb plants I decided to try to find them in my area. No luck what-so-ever. Does anyone have any ideas where I could find plants?
I noticed that three of my corn plants had kernels growing on the bottom of the tassle. I've never seen this before and was wondering if it is common and what may have caused this to happen. My only guess is the ants crawling up and down the plant. I tried one of the kernels and it tasted...
I've ordered from the Natural Gardening Company. I like them because they have a wonderful variety and they are all organic. The plants they ship are fantastic.
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So, so exciting. Please keep us posted on your treasures and what you learn about them. I think I may have been a pirate in a previous life. I just love the whole idea of treasure hunting. Good luck with your garden and your treasures!