tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post8704588837846296246..comments2024-03-29T04:06:42.310-05:00Comments on Hickery Holler Farm: Knowing Your Foodthe canned quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-29418589496325802862013-10-20T02:45:33.840-05:002013-10-20T02:45:33.840-05:00I just recently found your blog and so glad I did....I just recently found your blog and so glad I did. I'm looking forward to going backward in time to read more wonderful posts. Gammyshousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681740912111693697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-34657751559664087082013-10-15T19:04:10.758-05:002013-10-15T19:04:10.758-05:00Everything looks fantastic! Our garden is winding...Everything looks fantastic! Our garden is winding down so I put up apples today. Tomorrow it's squash and I'm freezing peppers as I pick them. I'm hoping our first frost holds off another week or so in order for the rest of the peppers to finish growing. :) Our chickens are starting to molt so the eggs have slowed, but hopefully we'll be back in the swing of things soon.Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970355437338210130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-91700128978873577432013-10-15T15:30:36.727-05:002013-10-15T15:30:36.727-05:00I too am a follower of that blog and have some deh...I too am a follower of that blog and have some dehydrated tomatoes that I have not crushed into powder yet. I am going to try this and I do appreciate all input and ideas. Isn't that blog wonderful. She amazes me all that she gets done with small children. the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-80898541258374045892013-10-15T15:27:01.542-05:002013-10-15T15:27:01.542-05:00Love them farm eggs : )Love them farm eggs : )the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-80399853301444281202013-10-15T15:26:41.732-05:002013-10-15T15:26:41.732-05:00I still have turnips out there also. Thanks for th...I still have turnips out there also. Thanks for the kind words : )the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-68160566658917550002013-10-15T15:25:14.580-05:002013-10-15T15:25:14.580-05:00My elderly mother in law who lived here all her li...My elderly mother in law who lived here all her life in her 90's told me to pour soapy water around the roots of my fruit trees. She said that root worms eat the roots if you don't and the trees will just die and fall over. I have done it religiously for years several times a growing season. Always at the end and several times early in the year. I just take a 5 gallon bucket and mix up about 2 cups non biodegradable dish soap, horticulture soap or even liquid soap and pour around the base of the trees. Remember that the roots go all the way to the end of the canopy and do not use DETERGENT! Make sure it is soap. you can spray it on the bark also. the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-57921165090306428152013-10-15T15:13:42.573-05:002013-10-15T15:13:42.573-05:00Dear Mrs. Wise One, I'm a kindred spirit with ...Dear Mrs. Wise One, I'm a kindred spirit with your hubby....I love a nice crunchy apple with crunchy peanut butter on the side! I saw something new in a blog today and thought that you might also find it interesting....making tomato powder that can be reconstituted later for tomato paste, tomato sauce, tomato soup, tomato juice....here is the link:<br />http://homejoys.blogspot.com/2013/10/how-to-make-tomato-powder.html<br />A whole bunch of tomatoes are dehydrated to crispness then blended to powder and put in a ball jar and into the freezer. Easy peasy!Fabric Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300514939653975835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-16941045296239863612013-10-15T15:07:19.277-05:002013-10-15T15:07:19.277-05:00Eggs from my hens flow from my yard to me.Eggs from my hens flow from my yard to me.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-43306473075191180502013-10-15T14:32:15.480-05:002013-10-15T14:32:15.480-05:00We have the second crop of turnips about ready to ...We have the second crop of turnips about ready to can, hot and sweet peppers to freeze (am thinking about making pepper relish). CQ I thoroughly enjoy your blog!!! You amaze me lady, I look forward to every new post. You have helped me soooo much with all your recipes, canning hints, and homemade products. Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-63278186804476073672013-10-15T13:12:37.638-05:002013-10-15T13:12:37.638-05:00Such sweet words from someone that I respect very ...Such sweet words from someone that I respect very much for your work on youtube!the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-40408037437741458612013-10-15T13:11:42.141-05:002013-10-15T13:11:42.141-05:00Katzcradul looks like we both learned something to...Katzcradul looks like we both learned something today : ) Hello my friend and good to hear from ya!the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-33433819060821680622013-10-15T13:10:41.465-05:002013-10-15T13:10:41.465-05:00Yikes $2.50 !Yikes $2.50 !the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-75204129900693566932013-10-15T12:56:41.299-05:002013-10-15T12:56:41.299-05:00CQ,
Talk about a very nice harvest of vegetables ...CQ,<br /><br />Talk about a very nice harvest of vegetables and fruit.<br /><br />Right now green beans a flowing in my back door with Japanese eggplant.<br /><br />I'm hoping we get some peas before a frost comes through.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-29411337658626374812013-10-15T12:39:55.953-05:002013-10-15T12:39:55.953-05:00After loosing almost all our apples the past 2 yea...After loosing almost all our apples the past 2 years to insects and fungus, I VERY RELECTANTLY resorted to a light 2 stage spraying early on this year. The result was an amazing crop. Oh, the dilemma of tradeoffs! I am curious about your soapy water method. MarmePurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500222210426502889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-83048210974428102032013-10-15T11:31:33.639-05:002013-10-15T11:31:33.639-05:00My eyes popped out when I saw all those bell peppe...My eyes popped out when I saw all those bell peppers...love those on lots of stuff, but also sliced and eaten as snacks. We will be growing bell peppers this next year!! I went to buy one orange bell pepper as I like it better in my homemade pumpkin soup. They were on SALE..ha...for $2.50 EACH. No way was I paying that much for one pepper.<br />Love your posts as always.<br />blessings, jillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-16128837993327631102013-10-15T10:49:07.286-05:002013-10-15T10:49:07.286-05:00You're so far ahead of me, it isn't even f...You're so far ahead of me, it isn't even funny. I want to be you when I grow up. LOL You and O Wise One have created something wonderful and amazing. And what a legacy of dedication, self sufficiency, and hard work you are leaving for you children and grandchildren. I've never seen two people who work more diligently to grow and preserve their own food. What you do is truly commendable...and that you share it all with us, through this blog, is such a blessing and inspiration. (Can you tell I'm a fan?) May God grant that you continue for many years to come.Katzcradulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748496167405455567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-55841160586437679092013-10-15T10:43:26.445-05:002013-10-15T10:43:26.445-05:00But we should only eat the peels off organically g...But we should only eat the peels off organically grown apples, or home grown that have not been sprayed. The everyday variety of store bought apple is the most sprayed product on the grocery store shelf, often having had 26+ applications of insecticide, fungicide, etc. Dr.Brian H. Leung has a great post on his Wordpress blog about apples. I found it when I went looking to validate what 'anonymous' had posted...and found it to be true. Good to know.Katzcradulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748496167405455567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-63806930605939366772013-10-15T10:34:08.453-05:002013-10-15T10:34:08.453-05:00O Wise One and I are kindred spirits! I love peanu...O Wise One and I are kindred spirits! I love peanut butter with apples. Peanut butter is an essential for me! I love all things nuts!Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17220541167338802642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-30164958344244919282013-10-15T10:28:08.897-05:002013-10-15T10:28:08.897-05:00I actually have dried apple rings with the peels o...I actually have dried apple rings with the peels on them but had not heard of their heart benefits. They can also be used for making apple cider vinegar homemade : )the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-72290632336627438652013-10-15T09:23:53.112-05:002013-10-15T09:23:53.112-05:00hi, I notice all your preserved apples/dried appl...hi, I notice all your preserved apples/dried apples are peeled.<br /><br />have recently been reading about the huge heart benefits, and other benefits in apple peels. just thought i'd mention this, in case it is of interest.<br /><br />if you can't think of a way to "preserve" those apple peels, freeze them on a cookie sheet/bag them, and they are great in smoothies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-70030875740860512162013-10-15T07:52:40.253-05:002013-10-15T07:52:40.253-05:00Like you and O Wise One we like knowing our food i...Like you and O Wise One we like knowing our food intimately and totally share your philosophy in obtaining and storing food. Right now what's coming in my back door is figs, eggplant, field peas and lots of different peppers. We had a late freeze and got not a single peach or plum this year so I too am very grateful for last years heavy yield so we still have plenty of them to eat this year. I've made lots of eggplant jam and shared enough to make the neighbors shutter their houses when they see me coming.......lol.Karen C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-78004851701354891122013-10-15T07:39:39.687-05:002013-10-15T07:39:39.687-05:00I couldn't agree more! Look at what just happ...I couldn't agree more! Look at what just happened with the "glitch" in the Food Stamp cards over the weekend. People went nuts. I am working towards what you all have, getting as much as I can of our food from my own garden. Thanks for sharing all that you do.Stephanie Batemanhttp://caffeinatedhomestead.weebly.com/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com