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  1. April Manier

    Canning tomato juice

    I just water bath them. I think it is much faster! Get some celery juice in there. It really makes it superior!
  2. April Manier

    Weed torch

    I love my flame weeder. I use it in the rows and in difficult areas. Around your chain link is ideal. No need to constantly break string on your weed eater. you willlove it. Get a little trolly though. I have a back pack and it is a killer!
  3. April Manier

    Update for Heron's Nest

    So I haven't been here i a while. I hope to be here a bit more as we are now in winter which allows more time. This being said, I am posting a link to my blog that gives a little update on where the heck I've been. Prayers appreciated...
  4. April Manier

    White Flower Farm

    Cool adventure!
  5. April Manier

    This years farm update...Hello again!

    Murano Are those Polish crested in your photo?
  6. April Manier

    IF WE ALL WROTE A GARDEN BOOK TOGETHER, WHAT CHAPTERS WOULD YOU WRITE?

    I'd contribute to: recipes and canning OG pest control Maybe I would do something on planning and thinking from a permacultural perspective? Maybe I would give a stack of little truisms on gardening we would sprinkle throughout!
  7. April Manier

    Fall is a coming

    Raised beds must be nice. Weed control almost seems possible when I imagine it. Welcome!
  8. April Manier

    This years farm update...Hello again!

    I have missed all of you. Thanks to Marshal who sent me a little note saying I was missed! :love This year's farming was miserable. I have an update on our pitfalls and minor successes on my blog if you are interested. http://heronsnestfarm.blogspot.com/2012/09/farming-2012.html I have...
  9. April Manier

    Prayer Plant help please!

    My first thought was over watering too. They like bright, indirect light. Don't repot! It's already stressed. Do you use city water? You might try bottled spring water and allow to dry out a bit. before watering. Maybe a little fish in your water? Just a little to green it up (once) and...
  10. April Manier

    Pecking Chickens

    I agree that a seperation may help. Also, interjecting a few new hens may bond the original flock, but make sure you have at least a pair you introduce because it seems that the new hens are their own flock and you don't want a lonely chicken or another pecked one.
  11. April Manier

    Sunflowers

    Sunflowers alkways make me feel so good. They ARE summer!
  12. April Manier

    Need Suggestions for Supporting Tomato Plants

    I like the weave method. Pound steaks in between, every two plants. Use old lumber laying around, or buy t posts (you'll use em again. Then use twine, weaving between the posts and plants. Make sure to tie each level off at each end. By this I mean the first level of string is runs at 8...
  13. April Manier

    I need advice to plant fall Potatoes!

    We don't "cure our potatoes, unless we are harvesting and replanting in back to back fashion. I like to cut them with 2 or more eyes. I run 2 trenches in my bed 28 inches apart. I then throw them in there about 6 inches apart anticipating sone death. After the pants come up we throw some...
  14. April Manier

    Too many tomatillos! Help

    Great! Anything else to do with them? I'm getting creative. I have nothing to loose. I planted 30... :clap
  15. April Manier

    I'm back! (added baby pic)

    Working in the garden is in no way as captivating as those eyes!!!!! Congrats!!! Enjoy your new bundle. Good to have you back... :weee :throw :coolsun :rainbow-sun :D
  16. April Manier

    Looking for green bean canning tips....

    I want to can green beans for the year. I know I need to get a pressure canner. So can I get your recipe for these. I want them as plain as possible so I can use them in everything. Please be specific about timing. Thanks! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D...
  17. April Manier

    Anyone Have a Recipe for Applesauce?

    I NEVER add water. It takes too long to cook off. Just start with a medium heat and increase when juices appear. Peal and quarter apples. Put em in a pan. Cook tilll ya can mash em. Add a little sugar or cinnamon if you like. Once you have applesauce you can make apple butter! Just cook...
  18. April Manier

    Giant Figs!! Recipe post 9!!

    So I too have access to figs and want to preserve them. How about fig recipes?
  19. April Manier

    VFem Your Recipe Please.

    AND! I bring them in and throw them on a bowl of cold water. All the bugs float out that way! Then process them as you like
  20. April Manier

    Too many tomatillos! Help

    I have a ton of these beauties and I want to can them. Can y'all post some recipes for canning and for table?
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