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Here is my problem. I have several gallons of blueberries taking up space in my freezer. I don't have time to process them all now(going to make jelly and syrup) but was wondering If I could crush the berries, can them in quart size jars without sugar or pectin , and store them until later when...

I have been perusing the online seed catalogs and do know that it is good to purchase seed that is proven in your local. Now here is my ??? If the seed says it is xyz variety, can we assume that xyz variety will be the same no matter whom you buy from? Territorial seed company is in our state...

Have a nice raised bed of Kentucky Wonder poles and Asian yard long. Both types are starting to yellow. :barnie Plants are only about 4 inches tall. New bed, new soil temps between 55 at night to 80 or so during the day. Have enough watering going on. Have fertilized once with miracle grow...

I have been having lots of blossoms on my eggpants for a few weeks now but only have one eggplant starting. Don't see a lot of bees around. Can I hand pollinate these? I have been hand pollinating my squashes. If you can hand pollinate, how does one go about doing that? TIA :rainbow-sun

Well, I have done it. We are getting two chickens this weekend or sometime next week. They are one year olds, one RIR and one red sex link. We are really excited. Now I have to go out and get the chicken wire up and clean out the old chicken house. Have 30 fuzzy butts ordered for the end of...

Well, silly me. I planted two different areas of corn. Both before I started reading here on TEG. That is when I read that corn should not be planted in long rows. :barnie Well I planted one block of corn in a raised bed and about 15 feet away I had some extra space and I planted two long rows...

I have been enjoying some great Romaine I started form a tray pack, for some time. Now we have hit some warm weather and it is starting to bolt. :hit I am so sad as I love this kind the best.(don't know the exact breed of romaine). Anyway. Can I pick off the center that is starting to flower...

I can't seem to find this info but I do have several books on back order at the library regarding veg gardening.:tools Anyway. This is my first year to grow herbs. My basil was started from seed. It is a smaller average variety. Will it just keep growing as long as it has enough room and I...

I just planted strawberries this spring. I picked off all the blossoms to promote better plant growth and now the little buggers are sending out runners. 1) should I cut them off so that more energy goes to strengthen the plants for next year? 2) I wanted to save some of the runners to start...

Well, today I noticed that all the little starts(actual fruit) of squash I was so proud of are not getting enough male attention. I have way too many girls and it looks like the boys are just now starting. Is that common for the girls to start earlier? The little starts of squash are now falling...

I have looked all over the internet and could not get a handle on how long from the start of flowering to when the plants start to die? My taties are just starting to get blossoms. They look nice. Do they blossom until frost? Do they have a set time in their little Potato DNA to just give up...

I was just at our local Startbucks and picked up a lot of used coffee grounds for my compost pile. I was wondering if I could use it over my veggie beds to keep the moisture in? I don't know if it is too acidic for that purpose. I know it is good in a compost mix but don't want to shock my...

We have had such cold weather in Oregon that even my early peas have just now started blooming. Now this weekend we are expected to have temps in the 90's(go figure) Should I cover the peas with shade cloth? Not sure that would help. I don't even have a single pea pod yet-just blossoms...

I read a great article about growing potatoes like the french have done for years so I have tried it this year. You plant the taties on top of the ground then layer over them with straw and rich soil(I am using a 4 way compost mix) as they grow you keep adding soil and straw so you hill them as...

This must be the day for tomato questions.:D I think this might be due to our cooler weather. I have 15 tomato plants and one is a black krim. (have not grown this kind before) Anyway, it is the only one of the toms that has leaves curling. They are curling upward to the sky. Plant looks...

I planted two Tomatillo plants this year for the first time. I noticed last night that the oldest blossoms have rotted and are falling off. :barnie These were the first ones to come. Since we have had colder weather in Oregon could that be the cause? I thought I had read that Tomatillo don't...

Just noticed some critters that look a lot like white fly. :barnie Has anyone tried the "do it yourself spray" with the hot pepper sauce, dish soap and water? Does that really discourage the little buggies or just spice up their salad? I read up on spays you can buy but they are really $$$. Let...

Hi, we have had very cool weather here in Oregon so my plants are smaller than normal. My Eight Ball Zucchini and my Patty pan plants are about 18 all around and the leaves about 5 inches across. The plants have started blooming and I have both male and female flowers. My questions are: since...

Anyone had any luck with making jams or jellies using spenda? I have surfed the web and can only find recipes for freezer types. I want to do the old fashioned canned jelly/jam.