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My old food saver, that I bought used off of eBay, has a long narrow tray that I have to put the open end of the bag, down in. PITA, but...

@baymule look for the expandable bags! They're folded at sides, so become larger. Bought some when I butchered hogs, for the...

You really can't do it wrong. You just push the bag in and when you get it in far enough the machine takes over. But I will reread the...

I have a small Food Saver, for 20 some odd years. It does get too hot sometimes and I have to let it cool down. But overall, it’s done a...

Mine works best on some bags only one side

Possibly operater error on bag placement for air extraction ? I know mine was 😉😵‍💫 I reread the manual and worked better. Or maybe...

I have a Food Saver but not the Titanium. I am not very happy with it. It needs to cool down or something too often. If I am trying to...

I am in the process of canning my last empty jars with chili. The pantry is now full. Just in time for spring and working outside. I...

Had these for dinner. Absolutely delicious

I soaked bowls and bowls of black beans. For a bit too long, but they were aok. Canned up four quarts. Two of them didn't seal!! I can...

planted the potatoes today. early I know. look at that soil! much better than the beach sand we started with 4 years ago!

Hyacinths are blooming and tulips starting to bud.

Honey bees working over the peach trees. I probably mentioned this before, but I have a fond affection for honey bees. Please be kind to...

make friends with fellow gardeners, have a garden club meeting once a month, start a seed swap, all help others and each other get the...

@Nifty Its that time,, Let the planting begin, you wont need to go to the gym, In the rain, wind and maybe...