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    jars open in water

    When canning in a water bath, the jars should be vertical and the water should be at least an inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a boil and then start counting the time for processing. This is all assuming that what you are canning can be SAFELY processed in a a water bath...
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    VOTE FOR ANNE!!! ~" from BYChickens "~

    You could help a young girl obtain her goal. Why does it have to be about you??
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    What is this thorny vine?

    Looks like blackberry to me too. Not raspberry.
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    Canning Tomatoes --Why Do They Separate??

    I have been canning tomatoes for the last week. I have tried heating the fruit before I put in the jars. I still end up with juice/water on the bottom and fruit at the top of the jars. What am I doing wrong?? Thanks for your help!! Cindy
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    Garden experiment

    What a GREAT start!!! You will be hooked forever for sure!!! (Oh and you have a very pretty wife!!). Where do you live? Add it to your personal info so that others in your area can be inspired!!! Do you live somewhere where you can have a winter garden??? If so, you can have this fun year...
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    Butternut Squash

    Doesn't look like you need any help from us!!! :rainbow-sun Cindy
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    Starting Iris Bulbs

    Hi! I am a Master Gardener in California. Here are the instructions that I included with Bearded Iris' that we sold at a MG plant sale. I have a Royal Purple Iris that is outstanding. If you would like some, maybe we could do a plant/seed swap!! Requirements: Needs good drainage. Adapts to...
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    What to do with your left over unripe green tomatoes?!

    First choice: Fried Green Tomatoes!! Second Choice: I put the green tomatoes in a single layer in box lids and put them in the garage. They slowly ripen and I have great tomatoes for Thanksgiving and some years - even Christmas!! Good Luck! Cindy
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    Dried Tomatoes -- Now What???

    I just dried a large batch of Roma Tomatoes in my dehydrator. In the past, I have placed them in small jars, covered them with olive oil and kept them in the refrigerator (up to a year). Is this the best way? What are some other options?? Does anyone use vacuum packers? How does this work...
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