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    indoor garden?

    My garden outside did poorly this year. I've been thinking about doing something indoors. I'd like to grow some foods, if possible. Does anyone know what would be good? Any help or advice is appreciated! Thanks!
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    confession time....

    I am a.......cheapskate. yes, it's true. I don't buy new things unless they are on sale and I have a coupon for it. My clothes come from yard sales and thrift stores. Food is home cooked, and I'm always on the lookout for free stuff. I thought perhaps this would be a good place for other...
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    State Fair

    It's almost here! I'll be entering my stuff Sunday and Monday. I'm so excited /nervous! Y'all wish me luck!
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    ever want to just chuck it?

    Lately I've been wanting to just quit work ,get me a small farm, and say to the dogs with the rest of the world! I'm trying to get my farm a piece at a time, but it's taking so very long, and I want it now! :( sigh! I guess I'll go get ready for work.
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    got baking to do

    Today when I get off work, and most of the day tomorrow, I'll be "practicing " for the state fair by doing some baking. Cake, pies, muffins, breads, biscuits. Anyone else doing a big bake?
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    big canning day!

    So, I'll be canning most all day today. Tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, beans. Long day ahead!
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    peanut brittle woes

    So last night I tried making peanut brittle. The sugar mix never browned, but dried out instead? It tasted ok, but grainy (like sugar crystals) any idea of what I did wrong? Also someone told me a recipe for brittle using baking soda. I can't remember it, but if anyone knows it please tell me...
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    State Fairs

    Anybody entering? I just got my handbook for my area, and even though it's in September, I'm already planning on what to enter. If the garden puts out that is!
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    Beets

    Today I tried my hand at pickling beets. There weren't a lot, but enough to try it. They're in the fridge now. I'll taste test them Friday and let everyone know how they turned out.
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    lots of eggs

    I have lots of extra eggs, the girls have been working overtime! So I'm thinking of trying my hand at making pickled eggs.
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    sauerkraut

    Here's the recipe I used for my sauerkraut : 1 Med head cabbage 1 1/2 Tbs kosher salt 1 Tbs carraway seeds You will also need a crock, a glass bowl, a clean cotton towel, a plate, and a weight. Remove wilted outer leaves of cabbage. Cut lengthwise into fourths. Remove core. Slice lengthwise...
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    apples, peaches, and plums questions

    I'm about to plant five apple trees and five peach trees. I already have two plum trees planted. My questions are, 1. When do plum trees bloom /produce fruit? 2. Is it too late to expect blooms /fruit from the apples and peaches this year? 3. How many years does it take for fruit trees to...
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    my little corner

    The raised beds aren't dry enough to till fully, (it's a 10x20), but I did manage to get some of the onions in,as well as cabbage, leeks, peas, and beets. The strawberries are planted, and so is the bee plot, if the chickens haven't dug it all up, that is. The plum trees are budding out, and the...
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    Hey from Alabama

    I'm from Haleyville, Alabama. I have a microfarm. So called because it's only an acre and a half. I have chickens, a small stand of fruit trees, a gardens, and hope to add more. Anyone nearby?
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