tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post1747255891210352558..comments2024-03-05T04:53:05.648-04:00Comments on Canoe Corner: Harvest TimeMargueritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-17696911165994566322013-10-05T17:53:29.363-03:002013-10-05T17:53:29.363-03:00Marguerite , Those tomato seeds you gave me all sp...Marguerite , Those tomato seeds you gave me all sprouted. The only problem is the names on the tags washed off and I can't remember which is which. They look like some of the ones in your photo. Harvesting and processing is the best thing about this time of year. :)Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-92228838760678376092013-10-04T21:32:04.440-03:002013-10-04T21:32:04.440-03:00We've been having the same problem. Tomatoes, ...We've been having the same problem. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchinis, cucumbers. Some mornings just making coffee has been a challenge. This year the freezer is a bit jammed with surplus goat milk, so we've had even less room! I think next season I need to be better about using the food dehydrator, at least for tomatoes and peppers. Like you though, we really need to remodel the kitchen, but lately it seems there's never a good time, between canning, freezing, baking, and processing milk. On the other hand, I can't complain. There's something very satisfying about having this sort of problem!Curbstone Valley Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714297348566721344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-37858817184883185832013-09-23T21:35:18.016-03:002013-09-23T21:35:18.016-03:00Jennifer, I always moan about all the work this ti...Jennifer, I always moan about all the work this time of year but truly I am grateful, particularly when I can pull out fresh soup in January. There's simply nothing better than fresh grown food.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-11382612409903814492013-09-23T21:34:14.911-03:002013-09-23T21:34:14.911-03:00LOL, that would be my mother's influence Pam. ...LOL, that would be my mother's influence Pam. She never ever ever threw anything away. Something I detested as a kid but now as an adult I find it really hard to throw anything away. particularly food.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-6340344473918950302013-09-23T21:33:05.521-03:002013-09-23T21:33:05.521-03:00Jen, I can't even believe this. We planted ON...Jen, I can't even believe this. We planted ONE zucchini plant this year, ONE, and we still haven't been able to keep up with all the food coming off it. I mean, you can't plant less than one...??Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-9582436684327134732013-09-23T21:31:56.543-03:002013-09-23T21:31:56.543-03:00I've never even considered a food mill before,...I've never even considered a food mill before, interesting idea. We're always looking for new ways to save food and do something different.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-43547971000484095932013-09-23T21:29:23.244-03:002013-09-23T21:29:23.244-03:00I didn't know the Salvation Army took fresh pr...I didn't know the Salvation Army took fresh produce. Good to know, thanks!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-9304821063996043922013-09-23T21:28:49.848-03:002013-09-23T21:28:49.848-03:00Helene, what I wouldn't give to have some prod...Helene, what I wouldn't give to have some produce year round, even if it was just thyme. Sadly, we'll be under a blanket of snow all too soon.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-71577065805537232402013-09-23T09:35:00.191-03:002013-09-23T09:35:00.191-03:00Counter tops cluttered with produce and a pot of h...Counter tops cluttered with produce and a pot of homemade soup simmering on the stove are a nice problem to have. You should be proud that your home and garden are becoming self-sustaining. Homegrown and homemade make a wonderful combination.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-77488578089838332382013-09-23T00:11:23.335-03:002013-09-23T00:11:23.335-03:00I am so.o.o impressed, Marguerite. You have more b...I am so.o.o impressed, Marguerite. You have more bounty than me and you don't waste any of it. I feel really guilty when I don't get to it all. I can some, freeze some, use as much as possible while it's fresh, give some away, and some still ends up in the compost. What would I do if I had as much produce as you? I know I need an extra freezer in the basement ... next year will be different! P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-15450603973587840652013-09-21T12:46:52.889-03:002013-09-21T12:46:52.889-03:00It got so bad this year with the zucchini's th...It got so bad this year with the zucchini's that we were groaning when we saw another one...makes me wonder why on earth anyone plants more then 2 plants, a heir, and a spare...<br /><br />You do have quite the bounty.<br /><br />Reminds me that when the rain stops I need to get out and get some parsley.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-70851690576646335932013-09-21T09:30:17.779-03:002013-09-21T09:30:17.779-03:00This is definitely a good problem to have! Great ...This is definitely a good problem to have! Great advice for anyone with extra produce, especially giving it away to food banks and food exchanges. I have been making tons of tomato juice and sauce for the freezer, which we'll appreciate later this winter. One of the best investments I made a few years ago was to buy a food mill (I think that's what it's called) which makes quick work of separating the peels and making juice. I'll be using it again soon, because it's almost time to make applesauce, too!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-66496986280811225422013-09-19T08:36:54.446-03:002013-09-19T08:36:54.446-03:00Marguerite,
Your onions look great and seem to be ...Marguerite,<br />Your onions look great and seem to be drying well.<br />I have all ours laid out in the garden shed along with tomatoes and drying beans for making baked beans in the Winter.<br />You can also drop off extra garden produce at your local food bank. I usually drop it off on my way to work at the Salvation Army which they distribute and use in their soup kitchens.<br />So glad to see your garden was so prolific and has supplied you with many freezer meals.The Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02021866057255311124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-65859487001061459402013-09-18T21:26:16.834-03:002013-09-18T21:26:16.834-03:00 What a luxury problem :-) I only grow radish and ... What a luxury problem :-) I only grow radish and lettuce leaves in the summer in a couple of window boxes, just the right amount for myself, but I have herbs all year, mainly thyme and chives which I use a lot of in cooking. Thyme grows all year round here in London so I always have a supply but the chives stop in the middle of winter. In the summer I make sure to cut the chives regularly and snip it in to small bits which I have in glass jars in the freezer. Chive freezes very well and taste the same in soups, stir fries and scrambled eggs – much better than the dried, shop bought stuff. I have experimented with coriander and parsley too, and they both freeze well in glass jars, that way it won’t give off smell to other food in your freezer.HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-12623533907438186532013-09-18T19:19:50.755-03:002013-09-18T19:19:50.755-03:00Tammy, it's taken me 4 years to get this much ...Tammy, it's taken me 4 years to get this much produce. Don't give up! (besides, your flower garden is way better than mine any day)Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-60319746746350780592013-09-18T19:16:35.792-03:002013-09-18T19:16:35.792-03:00Did you notice my onions hanging off the rake too?...Did you notice my onions hanging off the rake too? another tip from you :)) and I can freeze a whole LOTTA soupMargueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-43238770587245644682013-09-18T19:15:39.251-03:002013-09-18T19:15:39.251-03:00LOL, ya it is a bit shiny. Realized after I could...LOL, ya it is a bit shiny. Realized after I could see the whole kitchen reflected back at me in the picture.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-69760360225431864472013-09-18T19:15:04.021-03:002013-09-18T19:15:04.021-03:00That is exactly it Norah! We've had two close...That is exactly it Norah! We've had two close calls for frost already so it's a mad rush right now.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-12314899108597154712013-09-18T19:14:23.382-03:002013-09-18T19:14:23.382-03:00Wish I knew how to can. would definitely be tryin...Wish I knew how to can. would definitely be trying that if I had a bit more knowledge on the subject.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-63765164063850790492013-09-18T19:13:51.967-03:002013-09-18T19:13:51.967-03:00Basil cubes are the best aren't they? Just th...Basil cubes are the best aren't they? Just the right portion size.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-64437412175156231242013-09-18T19:13:20.203-03:002013-09-18T19:13:20.203-03:00mmm, the eating part I can handle, it's all th...mmm, the eating part I can handle, it's all the prep that I find frustrating this time of year.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-31606617959821474142013-09-18T18:44:35.355-03:002013-09-18T18:44:35.355-03:00How awesome is it that you have so much produce! I...How awesome is it that you have so much produce! I've broken up with my beans, the peppers have been underwhelming, and my tomatoes are on their last leg. But the basil has made up for the rest. :o) Your onions are truly impressive. :o)Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-58952342550663397822013-09-18T16:03:50.522-03:002013-09-18T16:03:50.522-03:00Ahem....sounds like my kitchen!! Tks for the parsl...Ahem....sounds like my kitchen!! Tks for the parsley tip credit, which I got from a senior in the Mt. Denson Garden Club years ago. <br /><br />Soup, and how much soup can one freeze? Big Grin. Love your new whizzer ;-)Gardeningbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709940044197929905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-7734946595341715522013-09-18T04:51:57.691-03:002013-09-18T04:51:57.691-03:00You have the shiniest stockpot in the history of s...You have the shiniest stockpot in the history of stockpots! <br /><br />What bounty! I get very excited every time produce makes it into our freezer, since whatever we grow gets eaten (I don't know if this is a reflection on a lack of harvest or our mammoth appetites). <br /><br />The PEI food exchange looks great. Good luck with rediscovering your kitchen surfaces! Sarah Shoesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410745860215082568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-80355610728817752802013-09-17T09:42:52.437-03:002013-09-17T09:42:52.437-03:00It can get overwhelming, can't it? Especially ...It can get overwhelming, can't it? Especially for those of us who know frost and snow are coming. Love the food exchange idea!Aagaard Farmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03815693652391439207noreply@blogger.com