WR's 2017 Spring Garden

[baymule]

I pack my dehydrated tomatoes in jars and dry can them. I preheat the oven to 350 degrees. I put the jars on a cookie sheet and put it in the oven. I time it for 10 minutes, absolutely no more than 12 minutes, then take them out. The jars "ping" as they seal. They will keep like this for several years. I don't have room in my freezer......

 

[w_r_ranch]

I harvested 18 more jalapenos to accompany our supper tonight. I also harvested the first cantaloupe & it's almost a biggie!!! I'm still holding out for a few 6 pounders this year...

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[ninnymary]

I've never been jealous of other's gardening endeavors. But I am now, seeing that cantelope. I eat cantaloupe with cottage cheese every day when they are in season. That one looks beautiful and I bet is very sweet. I'm always hankering for a perfect, sweet watermelon that is not mealy. Do you grows those too?

Mary

 

[w_r_ranch]

I'm always hankering for a perfect, sweet watermelon that is not mealy. Do you grows those too?

Thank you for the kind words Mary... I always grow watermelons although ours won't be ready until next month. It too bad that you live so far away, I always give about 80-90% of them away (we only need 5 or 6 for ourselves). Here are the 'Au Producers' & yes they are very sweet & very crisp:

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[w_r_ranch]

Harvested 7 more cantaloupe this morning & put them in the dehydrator. Candy from the garden!!!

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[w_r_ranch]

Finished up the dehydrated cantaloupe.

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[thistlebloom]

Finished up the dehydrated cantaloupe.

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Oh my... I could eat that entire tray!

 

[baymule]

I never thought of that! I bet that makes a tasty snack!

 

[w_r_ranch]

They are Baymule!!! The dehydrating really concentrates the sugar & taste!!!

I harvested a bunch more cantaloupe this morning. Got 9 of them cleaned & sliced before putting them in the dehydrator. I hope to do another batch started tomorrow after this one is finished.

 

[w_r_ranch]

That batch is done, & another batch is in. I do believe it time to start giving some of them away, LOL!!!