(They leave wrappers littered all over the place if you give them wrapped bubble gum!)
Posted on 11/27/2021 5:45:59 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin
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The Johnny’s seeds catalogue is impressive! Great for the home gardener, but lots of information for small scale farmers as well.
E.g. Page 88 onions.... they note “Adaptation: 38-55 degrees latitude.” They provide a great side by side pictures for comparison of the onion types.
Page 125 shows 6 different types of butternut squash!
They have a nice micro green supply section and a good selection of seeds too.
If you got yours. mine can’t be far behind. I always enjoy it. They are expensive though, so I only order tried and true items from them.
(They leave wrappers littered all over the place if you give them wrapped bubble gum!)
Qiviut; Greenhouses;
Check out Pollard’s home page. He has links to articles on building a greenhouses. Also have some info in the Gardening resources section link.
Liz; Yum! (Can I have the bowl and beaters for the Glaze??)
I am actually surprised they sent me one. I do not order from them regularly. (I did not order the Bakers Creek Catalogue this year.) They may be making a push for small farmers and maybe they liked my zip code?? I think I will get some of their sprouting trays. I cleaned up the basement and have a spot where I set up a grow light.
Have you tried using sprouting lids on mason jars? I was thinking of getting some and using them on my wide mouth 1/2 gallon mason jars.
If nothing else it may be a good winter prep in case of gas shortages or slow food deliveries.
Thanks!
I totally get that. Thanksgiving cooking with people underfoot is a challenge for sure!
Thanks for the update and the pictures! (I can see your collards!)
Do you have a terrier to patrol your wood pile and what is curing in your smoke house?? Is that your neighbors horse?
And its not even December yet!
I need to look at my garden and see what I have room for. Then I need to go through my seed bin and start discarding any old packets. (Things like leeks and onions do not age well!) Only then will I look at the catalogues!
Winter leek planting.... take a 2 gallon pot put some landscaping fabric in the bottom. Fill with some compost and garden soil. to about 3 inches from the top. Scatter your leek seeds on the top. Water it and put it out in a sheltered spot in the garden. If its a dry winter water occasionally. They will sprout in the spring and you can divide them and plant your leeks.
“Have you tried using sprouting lids on mason jars?”
Yep. I upgraded last year from using cheesecloth and a rubber band, LOL!
I are a perfeshunal, you know! ;)
I believe I am on that list already.
A true Bed & Breakfast! :)
Good! I didn’t double-check. ;)
Of course........grin.
Your coffee flavoring techniques are inspired.
I used to get jars of Vanilla instant coffee granules that I put in everything.
But they did away with it.
That’s a bunch of links! Thanks :-)
Melissa posted this question on FB:
What’s the best homesteading related gift you have ever received?
I was really surprised at how many people said their cast iron pans! I have two that I bought regular price, but I now also have my two that I got for a dollar each at a yard sale in October. They’re grubby and need re-seasoning - my own aren’t ‘dirty’, but need re-seasoning as well.
I found a good article on re-seasoning using flax seed oil. I have bought a bottle re-seasoning all the pans is on my “to do” list for this winter.
How to Re-season Cast Iron (The Best Way Is Not What You Think!)
https://www.florahealth.com/blogs/articles/how-to-reseason-cast-iron
Once you get past the part of re-seasoning & caring for the pans properly, I love them for cooking. The even heat, stove top to oven capability, and non-toxic non-stick qualities are ‘all good’ in my book. :-)
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