I bet they enjoy them, homegrown always tastes better.
It can amaze you just how much a garden can put out, that's for sure.
Sounds like you are havin fun with you garden
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It can amaze you just how much a garden can put out, that's for sure.
Sounds like you are havin fun with you garden
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Yep the family is amazed on how big my veggies are and how good they taste. I am glad I tried a veggie garden this year and thinking about what veggies I will plant next Spring. I think I need to get some canning jars and my son has one of those seal a meal things so I can shrink wrap and freeze some too.I bet they enjoy them, homegrown always tastes better.
It can amaze you just how much a garden can put out, that's for sure.
Sounds like you are havin fun with you garden
Yes do both, nothin like something from the garden in the dead middle of winter
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I am making Stuffed Peppers for dinner- using my peppers from my garden. Yummy!Yes do both, nothin like something from the garden in the dead middle of winter
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Hi Jimi -
We realize some of you were away playing last weekend for some end of summer fun!
And … because we know you were interested in the Preserve & Store the Harvest Masterclass, we didn’t want you to miss out on watching this Masterclass! You’ll learn how preserving your own food can help you…
Save money on your grocery bill
Improve the nutrient density of your food
Make meal planning systematic so that it becomes a habit
Unleash your culinary creativity to create recipes you love
You can preserve foods from the farmer’s market, and even from the grocery store, if you know what to look for.
RIGHT NOW, you could stock your kitchen with funky fermented greens, frozen pestos for last minute meals, and homemade jams for the year!
We would hate for you to miss out on all the benefits of preserving and storing food just because you didn’t know what was possible.
So we’re hosting a replay of this special Masterclass with Stacey Murphy to help make it all easier.
>>> Watch the Masterclass here: 3 Strategies to Simplify Preserving and Storing the Harvest: Enjoy Fresh, Organic Vegetables & Herbs All Year Long
You’ll discover:
6 simple ways to stock your pantry full of fresh goodies
A counter-intuitive strategy for saving 40% on your grocery bill every year
How to think like a flavor ninja and create delicious meals from basic garden ingredients
The one trick to preserve the essentials in just a couple hours
Imagine fresh meals just waiting for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Makes cooking a healthy dinner (any time of year) so much simpler
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Enjoy fresh food all year long,
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p.s. Catch the masterclass TODAY. You’ll also receive our Quick eGuide for Preserving the Harvest. It will help you discover which techniques are right for your lifestyle.
We realize some of you were away playing last weekend for some end of summer fun!
And … because we know you were interested in the Preserve & Store the Harvest Masterclass, we didn’t want you to miss out on watching this Masterclass! You’ll learn how preserving your own food can help you…
Save money on your grocery bill Improve the nutrient density of your food Make meal planning systematic so that it becomes a habit Unleash your culinary creativity to create recipes you loveYou can preserve foods from the farmer’s market, and even from the grocery store, if you know what to look for.
RIGHT NOW, you could stock your kitchen with funky fermented greens, frozen pestos for last minute meals, and homemade jams for the year!
We would hate for you to miss out on all the benefits of preserving and storing food just because you didn’t know what was possible.
So we’re hosting a replay of this special Masterclass with Stacey Murphy to help make it all easier.
>>> Watch the Masterclass here: 3 Strategies to Simplify Preserving and Storing the Harvest: Enjoy Fresh, Organic Vegetables & Herbs All Year Long
You’ll discover:
6 simple ways to stock your pantry full of fresh goodies A counter-intuitive strategy for saving 40% on your grocery bill every year How to think like a flavor ninja and create delicious meals from basic garden ingredients The one trick to preserve the essentials in just a couple hoursImagine fresh meals just waiting for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Makes cooking a healthy dinner (any time of year) so much simpler
Here’s what students are saying about this Masterclass:
Enjoy fresh food all year long,
The Grow Your Own Vegetables Team p.s. Catch the masterclass TODAY. You’ll also receive our Quick eGuide for Preserving the Harvest. It will help you discover which techniques are right for your lifestyle.
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I do this durring the winter and there isn't anything like FRESH veggies in the winter.
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More harvest from my garden- I think it is the end for my summer squash and egg plants- cucumbers are still going strong along with the tomatoes. My green pepper plants snapped in half from the weight. Waiting for my 4 watermelons to get bigger.
Those are beautiful
.My summer squash gave up already, about a week ago
. Last year I put in a late crop of summer squash, first time I had ever harvested any in October.Yes sweet peppers sometimes do put on more than the plant can take. I use those wire tomato baskets when they do that so they can't bend enough to bust under the load.
I wish I had the spare room for watermelons.
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Thanks Jimi- already thinking on my garden for next year. My dad loves all my veggies and he never tried egg plant parm before and a lady made it for him and he loves it, so more egg plants for next year! My cucumbers are so big, they grew so fast. My tomatoes are huge too, my dad is amazed, he barely had any this year and he said his never got a big as mine and he has had a veggie garden for 40 years, lol!Those are beautiful
My summer squash gave up already, about a week ago
Yes sweet peppers sometimes do put on more than the plant can take. I use those wire tomato baskets when they do that so they can't bend enough to bust under the load.
I wish I had the spare room for watermelons.
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Haha I am too lazy for that, my garden center has a 6 pk of veggie plants for $1.50- just easier for me to buy them.
Wow you're lucky, a 4 pack here is 3.00
Hi Jimi,
Can you guess what my favorite fruit or vegetable is to preserve?
Actually, it’s both a fruit and a vegetable.
Yep, tomatoes!
Botanically, it’s a fruit, but we use it like a vegetable - and there are so many ways to preserve it that our family LOVES.
Today I’m just going to list some of my favorite ways to preserve my favorite tomatoes:
Can you guess what my favorite fruit or vegetable is to preserve?
Actually, it’s both a fruit and a vegetable.
Yep, tomatoes!
Botanically, it’s a fruit, but we use it like a vegetable - and there are so many ways to preserve it that our family LOVES.
Today I’m just going to list some of my favorite ways to preserve my favorite tomatoes:
- Best Thick Salsa for Canning recipe (Salsa started me down the path to preserving tomatoes!)
- Canned Pizza Sauce - from fresh or frozen tomatoes (This is a must in our house for Saturday pizza nights.)
- Water-Bath Safe Canned Roasted Tomato Sauce (Say goodbye to jars of spaghetti sauce.)
- Addictive Tomato Chutney-Original & Low Sugar Options (THE condiment we will always have on hand!)
- Knock-Off Rotel Recipe for Canning (Very similar to the real thing.)
- Garden Harvest Roasted Tomato Sauce to Freeze (I will NEVER be without this - I eat it from the spoon!)
- Balsamic Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce to Freeze (For when you are overrun with cherry tomatoes.)
- Easiest Way to Freeze Tomatoes-No Blanch (These can be used from the freezer - the skins slip off with water and they can be cut up to use in any recipe.)
- How to Dry Tomatoes and Store in Olive Oil Safely (I always want to have 2-3 jars on hand for recipes - huge savings.)
I am putting this here for @SnapDragon NY cause she grew melons this year
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Wow Jimi- awesome, everything looks so good!
Thank you my friend
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Hard to know when is a good time to pick them, watched a few videos on how to know a ripe watermelon, hopefully I have a few more weeks until frost hits for them to ripen.
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Yes I saw that and the bottom should be a yellow color- these melons are small, much smaller than I see in the store, I have to look at the tag to know what variety they are. I will take pics of them tomorrow since it is dark and cloudy today, not a good days for photosWatermelon's are done when the small tendril closest to the fruit is tan colored and DRY
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Maybe try telling them that they can be replaced...
Your garden’s bounty sometimes hides in plain sight…until you shift your perspective!
Seeds are an easy garden bounty to miss.
When you have seeds (aka homegrown spices) on hand, it is easy to add a delicious blend of flavors to a dry rub mix, soup, salad dressing, or anything else you can think of.
Coriander (cilantro), fennel, celery, and poppy seeds are all rockstars in the kitchen
Harvesting coriander and celery seeds is a great way to use a plant that has bolted (flowered and gone to seed). Fennel plants produce vast amounts of seeds, and the bees and their friends will thank you for these bright yellow flowers. Poppies are a beautiful spring flower, and their seed pods produce a bountiful harvest.
Coriander, or cilantro seed, is a great addition to curry, fish, ham, lamb, lentils, pork, stuffing, tomatoes, and turkey (for an upcoming holiday maybe?).
Fennel seeds pair well with bouillabaisse, cabbage, chicken, cucumbers, duck, eggs, figs, fish, goose, herring, lentils, mackerel, olives, poultry, red mullet, salami, sauerkraut, sausage, sea bass, seafood, soup, suckling pig, tomatoes, and veal.
Celery seeds pair well with eggplant, eggs, fish, peas, potatoes, stuffing, and tomatoes.
Poppy seeds pair well with breads, curries, fruit, noodles, and rice.
*These suggested ingredient pairings are sourced from Culinary Artistry by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page
To harvest your coriander, fennel, and celery seeds, let them dry fully. Then separate the seeds from their stem and other debris (the “chaff”). Often, you can blow the chaff away with a gentle fan while leaving behind the seeds in a bowl.
Poppies are even easier to harvest! Simply snip poppy plants that have finished producing seeds, and shake them over a tarp. You’ll get all of the seed with no chaff to filter out.
Once you’ve collected your seeds and separated them from their chaff, be sure to fry them fully, label them, and then seal them tight and store away in a cool, dark place.
Enjoy your garden’s bounty!
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Seeds are an easy garden bounty to miss.
When you have seeds (aka homegrown spices) on hand, it is easy to add a delicious blend of flavors to a dry rub mix, soup, salad dressing, or anything else you can think of.
Coriander (cilantro), fennel, celery, and poppy seeds are all rockstars in the kitchen
Harvesting coriander and celery seeds is a great way to use a plant that has bolted (flowered and gone to seed). Fennel plants produce vast amounts of seeds, and the bees and their friends will thank you for these bright yellow flowers. Poppies are a beautiful spring flower, and their seed pods produce a bountiful harvest.
Coriander, or cilantro seed, is a great addition to curry, fish, ham, lamb, lentils, pork, stuffing, tomatoes, and turkey (for an upcoming holiday maybe?). Fennel seeds pair well with bouillabaisse, cabbage, chicken, cucumbers, duck, eggs, figs, fish, goose, herring, lentils, mackerel, olives, poultry, red mullet, salami, sauerkraut, sausage, sea bass, seafood, soup, suckling pig, tomatoes, and veal. Celery seeds pair well with eggplant, eggs, fish, peas, potatoes, stuffing, and tomatoes. Poppy seeds pair well with breads, curries, fruit, noodles, and rice.*These suggested ingredient pairings are sourced from Culinary Artistry by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page
To harvest your coriander, fennel, and celery seeds, let them dry fully. Then separate the seeds from their stem and other debris (the “chaff”). Often, you can blow the chaff away with a gentle fan while leaving behind the seeds in a bowl.
Poppies are even easier to harvest! Simply snip poppy plants that have finished producing seeds, and shake them over a tarp. You’ll get all of the seed with no chaff to filter out.
Once you’ve collected your seeds and separated them from their chaff, be sure to fry them fully, label them, and then seal them tight and store away in a cool, dark place.
Enjoy your garden’s bounty!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team
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For a long time I have tried to think of a usage for the seeds and membrane from my hot peppers' I have always thrown away the seeds and the membrane which is the hottest part.
The other day I had to replace a water heater in my house and am still sore from haulin it down the stairs and the old one back up and out of the house.
Today I come up with the idea of infusing the seeds and membrane in a natural carrier oil like organic fractionated coconut oil or even organic olive oil.
I have infused many herbs and figure I will do it the same way to make a truly safe topical pain lotion.
When I cut my red P peppers my hands burn for days, yes days, but any hot pepper would work.
It's kinda like a duel purpose oil if you make it in olive oil you can cook with it too, I like hot spicy food.
My reason for doin this is that anything you eat, drink breath, or comes in contact with our skin our LIVERS have to process. In todays world of vast toxins your liver is taxed anyway so why add to it when you can use/make a natural for free.
I have a batch working right now.
The other day I had to replace a water heater in my house and am still sore from haulin it down the stairs and the old one back up and out of the house.
Today I come up with the idea of infusing the seeds and membrane in a natural carrier oil like organic fractionated coconut oil or even organic olive oil.
I have infused many herbs and figure I will do it the same way to make a truly safe topical pain lotion.
When I cut my red P peppers my hands burn for days, yes days, but any hot pepper would work.
It's kinda like a duel purpose oil if you make it in olive oil you can cook with it too, I like hot spicy food.
My reason for doin this is that anything you eat, drink breath, or comes in contact with our skin our LIVERS have to process. In todays world of vast toxins your liver is taxed anyway so why add to it when you can use/make a natural for free.
I have a batch working right now.
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Hi Jimi,
What is your favorite type of pepper - hot or sweet?
Or maybe it’s both, like me.
I grow sweet peppers for fresh eating, sometimes pickling, and always freezing.
Frozen chopped peppers are so easy to use in soups, stews, and stir fries all winter long.
I also grow 3-4 different kinds of hot peppers to use in salsas, to pickle, and to freeze and use in recipes, too.
Honestly, I don’t think I could choose!
While you can preserve peppers many different way, when you have a lot at one time, freezing is the way to go!
See how easy it is to freeze both sweet and hot peppers by clicking below:
Even More Ways to Preserve Peppers:
What is your favorite type of pepper - hot or sweet?
Or maybe it’s both, like me.
I grow sweet peppers for fresh eating, sometimes pickling, and always freezing.
Frozen chopped peppers are so easy to use in soups, stews, and stir fries all winter long.
I also grow 3-4 different kinds of hot peppers to use in salsas, to pickle, and to freeze and use in recipes, too.
Honestly, I don’t think I could choose!
While you can preserve peppers many different way, when you have a lot at one time, freezing is the way to go!
See how easy it is to freeze both sweet and hot peppers by clicking below:
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Brilliant idea. Did it work for sore muscles?
One time I brought home an organic mini seedless watermelon from the store. The bag was tied shut. I set it down in the kitchen while putting away other groceries, and then I forgot about the watermelon. I came across it a week later, expected it to be smothered and rotted, still tied up in that bag. It was perfect: ripe, sweet, ready.
Just beautiful. A very good job.
Seeing all of this garden genius gives me hope.
Thank you my friend
I steeped it until this afternoon but might not test it till tomorrow. One drop on the tongue was very hot so I have high hopes. If nothing else I'll use it to cook with ( I like the heat in food).
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More harvested veggies and a watermelon from my garden- gave my neighbor half the watermelon , she gave me the plant. 3 more still growing in the garden. I gave my neighbors some veggies, and going to drop off more to my dad. I can't possibly eat all the veggies I grow since I don't have my canning gear and vacuum sealer for freezing yet. I had no idea my garden would produce so much and pleased with how it all worked out. Will definitely do another garden next year! Thinking of different veggies to add.
Ok I tried this today for my soreness and it did give a mild warm sensation but needs to be much stronger
.... so ....I have to wait till more red peppers get ripe. In this batch I used both hot banana peppers and the hotter red peter peppers.Also thinking it would be great just as a seasoned oil.
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What is the single best thing you can do to prepare for next season’s garden?
Take time to reflect on this season’s garden!
We talk about growing seasons in linear terms like “this year” and “next season,” but in reality, our gardens are a continuous cycle
The cyclical nature of gardening means the first step of preparation is reflection.
>>> Reflect on your garden with the Crop Evaluation Worksheet
Unfortunately, many of us don’t take time to stop to reflect–and we’re leaving valuable insights, time, and money on the table.
GYOV founder Stacey Murphy is a big proponent of the Pareto Principle, which states that 80% of your results come from 20% of your effort.
No matter what your situation, your time and energy are limited resources. Reflection allows you to focus your effort on the 20% that makes a difference–instead of the 80% that doesn’t add much.
By taking just a little time to reflect now, you can be even more prepared for next season because you’ll have a better idea of where to focus your efforts.
>>> Start preparing for next season with the Crop Evaluation Worksheet
This downloadable worksheet is one of many resources in our thriving online garden community, Harvest Club.
In this worksheet, you’ll reflect on:
What crops experienced issues
What may have contributed to problems (Pests? Nutrient deficiencies? Inadequate sunlight?)
Your wins & what you’ll do next season to feel great about your garden
Next season’s most important action steps to nourish your garden (so it can nourish you!)
The worksheet includes longform and quick form options, so you can take advantage no matter how much (or little) time you have.
Because just a little reflection now can count as a lot of preparation later!
Even if your growing season is still in full swing, download the worksheet so you can have it ready when it’s time to reflect on this year’s success and prepare for the future.
Let’s get ready for a bountiful future!
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Take time to reflect on this season’s garden!
We talk about growing seasons in linear terms like “this year” and “next season,” but in reality, our gardens are a continuous cycle
The cyclical nature of gardening means the first step of preparation is reflection.
>>> Reflect on your garden with the Crop Evaluation Worksheet
Unfortunately, many of us don’t take time to stop to reflect–and we’re leaving valuable insights, time, and money on the table.
GYOV founder Stacey Murphy is a big proponent of the Pareto Principle, which states that 80% of your results come from 20% of your effort.
No matter what your situation, your time and energy are limited resources. Reflection allows you to focus your effort on the 20% that makes a difference–instead of the 80% that doesn’t add much.
By taking just a little time to reflect now, you can be even more prepared for next season because you’ll have a better idea of where to focus your efforts.
>>> Start preparing for next season with the Crop Evaluation Worksheet
This downloadable worksheet is one of many resources in our thriving online garden community, Harvest Club.
In this worksheet, you’ll reflect on:
What crops experienced issues What may have contributed to problems (Pests? Nutrient deficiencies? Inadequate sunlight?) Your wins & what you’ll do next season to feel great about your garden Next season’s most important action steps to nourish your garden (so it can nourish you!) The worksheet includes longform and quick form options, so you can take advantage no matter how much (or little) time you have.
Because just a little reflection now can count as a lot of preparation later!
Even if your growing season is still in full swing, download the worksheet so you can have it ready when it’s time to reflect on this year’s success and prepare for the future.
Let’s get ready for a bountiful future!
Grow Your Own Vegetables Team P.S. Interested in more tools for reflection? Reply to this email if you would be interested in a Micro Course about the why's and how's of garden journaling.
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