JUSTUSNAK...Summer coming to an end!?

[jenlyn9483]

You have inspired me to plant beets. I wonder if they will grow down here in the heat and humidity? I was thinking the same thing as farmfresh about those tops. I LOVE greens, I plant collards, turnips, Spinach, and mustard greens all together and mix them up with some turnips and picnic ham with some homemade tabasco sauce. I have ate the beet tops in salad before but didnt know you could cook em like collards. Im off to start my fall planting.

 

[Farmfresh]

Especially in the south, beets make a great fall or even winter crop! (depending on HOW far south you are. They mature FAST!

Since they are a dual use crop - greens and roots - they are among MY favorites!

I am going to try to do a few pickled beets today with the few beets that my foraging hennies left me.

 

[Dace]

I am anxious to hear how your day went yesterday!

 

[justusnak]

2 Aug 09

So, yesterday we went to the Indiana Chickenstock. What a day!!! There were lots of people there from BYC. There was TONS of great food, desserts, caseroles, hot dogs, hamburgers, pulled pork....WOW. There was this great Pinata, a huge chicken. The kids that were there had a great time....trying to break it! LOL
A few chickens got loose, and the chase was on! There was a raffle table, lots of us donated prizes...and the money went to the American Cancer society. Our host and hostess were great. They have a beautifull place....we all set up on the wooded area, shady, clean, and very nice! I was able to sell a few hens, and a drake...and only brought home ONE extra. I actually traded a SLW pullet, for a Welsummer pullet.
I didnt have a cage for her, so this is how she rode, for the 1 1/2 hr drive home.

Luckily I had a towel for my lap!
It was pretty funny, every time we went under an over pass, she would duck down! Once she saw a pigeon fly over, she screamed! LOL She is a little spoiled..and wants to ride on my shoulder ALL the time! As soon as she is a little bigger, she will be able to go in with the "big girls"
Over all, we had a great day....good food, good friends...just a great time. Unfortunately, I had a lot of "catchup work" to do when we got home.
Today, I was able to get in the garden, with my water boots on... I was able to pick 11 pints of green beans, and 4 pints of beets, which I canned this afternoon, after we got back from getting 4 truckloads of firewood. Slowly, but surely, I am filling the pantry. What a great feeling. The end of August, I wil be planting peas...hopeing to get them canned..IF they make it. All I can do is hope.
Time for this old woman to get some shut eye. Hope everyone had a productive weekend!

 

[Farmfresh]

I bet you got some looks going down the road!

 

[justusnak]

I bet you got some looks going down the road!

You know, I cant say that anyone noticed. We even drove right through Columbus Indiana...a pretty good sized town.

 

[punkin]

That is just too funny! What a great pic.

Glad you enjoyed your trip.

 

[TanksHill]

Just stopping by to say hello. I have not had a lot of time to read the journals lately. sounds like you had a good day. Great job on the canning. I love the feeling of accomplishment I get every time I finish canning.

Have a great week. G

 

[justusnak]

3 Aug 09

Hubby was able to finish putting the shelves in the pantry...I have only loaded about half of it..so far...but I am working on it!

There is more on the table in the garage, I just havent loaded it in yet. HOPEFULLY today I can get it finished. I have a bad case of pluaracy (sp?) in my back left shoulder blade...it is really putting a damper on moveing around much. OUCH!

 

[punkin]

Looks great!! I hope you feel better soon