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« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2009, 08:26:41 am » |
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Thanks Romajest! If you don't mind, I will notepad the info and show it to hubby. He also wanted to get chickens but we live in the burbs and can't have them here. *whew* When I first met him, hubby had a bunch of windows and was planning on making a greenhouse but never got around to it. Now he just wants to buy one. He's all gung-ho about trying to be self-sufficient and prepared for anything that might come along. Luckily he goes to a lot of auctions and brings home lots of useable stuff at a fraction of the cost. Last week he brought home 2 large plastic containers that can both hold at least 1000 litres of water each for catching rain.
If I have any more questions, I'll be sure to ask, thanks again Romajest!
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« Reply #31 on: March 12, 2009, 11:40:59 am » |
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Hey Sparky,
Another thing to consider is whether or not you are going to can or freeze your produce. If you're canning, then there should be plenty of room in your cold cellar, but there is a $$ outlay for jars and canning supplies. If you're freezing, then you need a big chest freezer. (I think home frozen veggies taste better than canned)
As far as a greenhouse goes.....I personally wouldn't go that route. It can get too cold and dark through the winter here to grow any kind of decent 'crop' without heating and lighting it. They are good for starting your plants early; from seed.
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« Reply #32 on: March 12, 2009, 12:38:57 pm » |
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. . . Hi again everybody, I forgot to tell exactly what we grow in our Veggie Patch. So here is a list compiled with the help of my wife who is the real gardener in this home:
Pole Beans - both Green and Scarlet Runners, and occasionally Broad beans.
Peas - 2 varieties: Sugar and Snap.
Beets - I like the regular 'round' kind, but my wife often plants some that are elongated.
Corn - approx. 20 plants. - Whatever kind you like best.
White onions.
Green Onions.
Lettuce: - Two varieties, Leaf and Ice.
Peppers
Radishes
Zucchini.
garlic
Carrots ) I forgot to say: These two veggies require very sandy soil, so pick an area you intend to grow Parsnips ) them always, and add lots of clean, but not sterilized sand.
Tomatoes. Wife plants one kind of tomato in the garden, named either 'Early boy' or was that 'Girl'? ... But only if a dry summer is forecast.
Try to keep all 'Salad' type veggies together.
Herbs: All kinds . . . best grown in separate containers due to their very substantial and invasive root systems.
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« Reply #33 on: March 12, 2009, 02:39:51 pm » |
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Hi Mzzq! I was actually planning to do both. I already freeze some fruits and veggies, not too many because we have a stand up freezer. Hubby says he can get me lights and a small furnace for the greenhouse so I can prolong the growing season, we'll see. My problem is that I'm not sure a greenhouse is justifiable for the money he wants to put out for one. Now he's talking about an 8 by 12 foot one that can cost up to 2 grand by the time taxes are added on.  Romajest, that's a nice variety of veggies you grow! Does corn need any special attention? It's something the kids love but I tend to stay away from trying. |
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« Reply #34 on: March 12, 2009, 10:51:20 pm » |
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Hi Mzzq! I was actually planning to do both. I already freeze some fruits and veggies, not too many because we have a stand up freezer. Hubby says he can get me lights and a small furnace for the greenhouse so I can prolong the growing season, we'll see. My problem is that I'm not sure a greenhouse is justifiable for the money he wants to put out for one. Now he's talking about an 8 by 12 foot one that can cost up to 2 grand by the time taxes are added on. Lucky You! With that set up you could probably grow year round, but you still have to look at the cost of heat/hydro through the winter. (it may become cost prohibitive) A chest freezer is better for "putting food by". They stay colder with no 'warm' spots and usually (depending on size) hold more. Also, safer against food spoilage during a power outage. Romajest, that's a nice variety of veggies you grow! Does corn need any special attention? It's something the kids love but I tend to stay away from trying.
Corn is EASY and does really well, here in ON. And if you're worried about having too much to deal with you can, can your own baby corn. It also freezes well. Off the cob, most instructions tell you to blanch it first, but I like it better without blanching. On the cob, I also don't blanch, but that seems to be a matter of personal taste. (check out the corn relish recipe I posted - I've made it using frozen niblets) |
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« Reply #35 on: March 12, 2009, 11:37:52 pm » |
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Romajest, Does corn need any special attention? It's something the kids love but I tend to stay away from trying.
Sparky, your main challenge with growing corn, is protecting the seeds from Crows until it is well established. After that, if you don't have squirrels, you're ok . . . If you do, you might consider having Corn and BBQ'd Squirrel for dinner.  |
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« Reply #36 on: March 12, 2009, 11:44:34 pm » |
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Thanks Mzzq, I'll definitely check out your corn relish recipe! Actually Romajest, squirrels are a huge problem around here as is racoon and lately coyotes.  Hubby wants me to try slow cooker squirrel for him. Yuk!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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« Reply #37 on: March 13, 2009, 10:39:29 pm » |
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Quote from Spirit from another thread: http://ngorx.smfforfree3.com/index.php/topic,213.msg44255/topicseen.html#msg44255This one is a prize winner. I wish I had some more of it right now!! or some of that green tomato jam on toast would be nice!
You could approach the food network, and I betcha They would give you your own cooking show! Mzzq you have the qualifications, and personality to be the Next Top Chef!........... No Guff! Yup, Mzzq. Why don't you? If Rachel Ray can do it, so can you!  Plus Food Network is always looking for a new cooking star sensation.  |
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« Reply #38 on: March 14, 2009, 08:55:49 am » |
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I second that motion!!
Mzzq for Kitchen Queen!!
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« Reply #39 on: March 14, 2009, 10:53:13 pm » |
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Yup, Mzzq. Why don't you? If Rachel Ray can do it, so can you! Plus Food Network is always looking for a new cooking star sensation. ..........because, then it would become a 'Job' and I do it now, just for the love of doing it. (and the smiles on the faces of the people I serve it to) Thanks for the votes of confidence, though! |
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« Reply #40 on: March 15, 2009, 02:47:11 pm » |
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Thanks Mzzq, I'll definitely check out your corn relish recipe! Actually Romajest, squirrels are a huge problem around here as is racoon and lately coyotes. Hubby wants me to try slow cooker squirrel for him. Yuk!!!!!!!!!!!! Here are more options for you, Sparky! Let us know what they taste like.  http://www.backwoodsbound.com/zsquir.html |
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