We planted our garden on April 24th and 25th. Here is the post I wrote about it. In that post I stated that I wouldn't promise weekly updates. Well, here we are and it has been well over a month since that post, so I guess it is time for an update. ...

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I haven't posted in several days for a few reasons. First, I have had a cold and didn't feel too great for a few days. Then, I spent almost all day Friday working in the garden with the help of a family friend. She is so knowledgeable about all types ...

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Our 2008 garden did not do as well as in previous years. We had some flooding in June, and I couldn't keep up with the weeds. Yet, we were still able to have a bountiful harvest which we are very grateful for.We had one hill of cucumbers that ...

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I made a batch of relish Saturday using our bountiful supply of cucumbers. I was able to turn these into this. My mom has used this recipe for years, and this is my second year to make some. The recipe made enough to can 7 pints and 7 jelly jars full ...

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I picked 2 heads of broccoli on Saturday, and I was so excited to start getting some produce. I have never grown broccoli before, but it wasn't hard. We should have some more vegetables ready in the next couple of weeks. Summer eating from the garden ...

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I have never attempted to can anything but fruits and vegetables before. However, I got a desire to figure it out after our power was out for several hours last weekend. I have so much food in the freezer that could have spoiled. I have a pressure ...

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Our garden has been wonderful this year. The blessings of produce have definitely been overflowing. In May, we planted tomatoes, green peppers, green beans, corn, zucchini, cucumbers, and pumpkins. We also have a thornless blackberry patch out back. ...

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