August 11, 2008

Projects, projects and more projects. Seems like there is always something to do with the garden, particularly my vegetable garden. Weeds to pull, cultivation to do, and right now, lots to harvest. I buzzed through the garden quickly this morning to see lots of tomatoes and an abundance of basil, which means the makings for my favorite summer salad! Tomato, basil, mozzarella cheese, and Italian dressing. It is yummy and so easy to make!

The beets are doing great, and I’ve pickled them for the first time, and if I do say so myself, they are delicious. In the kitchen, I was accompanied by my younger friends, Taylor and Morgan. They enjoyed helping me harvest, clean, and cook the beets. It was their first time canning, so it was a learning experience for all as it was my first time with a pressure canner. After we were finished we made a trip to Dairy Queen, which secured them for canning tomatoes when the time comes!

This weekend, it’s time to focus on installing edging and hydrangeas in the yard, while also canning some produce for the garden. Nothing is better than homegrown in the middle of winter.

Have a great week!

Wendy Jasper
MNLA Certified Professional

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