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And never use open-kettle canning for low acid foods such as meats, vegetables and soups that must be pressure canned.Just because a lid "pops," it doesn't mean the contents inside the jar are safe.

The produce remains in the top section, and never touches the water. It isn't necessary to peel the fruit; I just cut away any insect damage and tossed the chunks into the basket.The unit is designed so that steam rises from the bottom section through...

Return the milled pears to the saucepan. The next day, place the pickling spice in a square of cheesecloth and tie well. Cover the pot and let stand overnight. This includes sterilizing your jars and lids in boiling water just prior to filling.

Appert was awarded the 12,000 franc prize in 1806.In 1858, John Mason, a tinsmith from New Jersey came up with a procedure in which he produced a jar with a threaded opening on top, and a reusable lid that could be screwed on, sealing the container.

We have grown potatoes in the ground, raised beds, various containers, and stacked tires, so fabric grow bags sounded like a great idea.When fabric is used as a container, excess water easily drains away, unlike a hard surface container with a few drain...

I decided on creating the illusion of a "gnome home."The first item I researched was not the gnome himself, but a door that I could install at the base of a tree to give the appearance that the gnome lived inside.

Are looking a bit peaked. You've been planting your garden the same way for years, and up till now, you've not had a problem. Eventually, without rotating vegetables, the area will be depleted of the nutrients that family needs.freestar.queue.push(function()...

Sesame In Your Garden There are several reasons why the home gardener might want to grow sesame, including its popularity in food and medicine and its ability to condition the soil.

Speaking of hands, put your hands on your weekly newspapers and get them OUT of the recycle bin. Squash goes "next to" the cucumber cage. The list above might total to $60 or thereabouts.

Use your imagination to create your own unique harvest aprons, using what you have on hand. Here is my quick fix so you can make one for yourself! You can buy it under various names, in small pre-cut sheets; in narrow 1/2-inch strips on a roll (like tape)...

Structures and tiny embellishments designed for dollhouses and model railroads are commonly used in miniature garden themes. Just as your tropical houseplants cannot be taken outside in cooler weather, some outside plants will need winter dormancy and...

Similar activities for Alzheimer's patients have had similarly positive results.Organizations that help the elderly at home are also including gardening encouragement in their services.

Pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf0604790 4 Dec 2008Dr. Albert L. Why don't all gardeners try to grow luffa gourds? Sponges sliced into 1/2 inch rounds and positioned into soap molds, can be embedded with melt-and-pour soap, allowed to harden, to form scrubbing...

Gave it a whack and it started brewing. There is plenty to keep us busy and you may just find something you've been missing! Saving seeds leads tohelped me battle this long winter induced cabin fever I've been suffering lately.! I even have a spot picked...

In the last few years people around the nation have started to care more about what they eat and less about buying foods for quick consumption. The story I am told is that this photo was taken on the day they planted their first WWII victory garden.

At the beginning of the growing season the plots are roto-tilled and turned over to the residents. Many of these offenders have no previous gardening experience; so this becomes a learning experience for them also.You can tell the pride these folks take...

I teased most of the soil off of the roots and filled the pots with the gravel.The larger pots give my plants room to grow and the gravel keeps things clean and neat.Place your water garden in its permenant home before adding the plants and filling it...

Many of their crops are greens of one type or another along with a variety of hot peppers. I have made many attempts to find someone to translate for me with no success. This community garden is located in Wayne, Michigan about 15 miles west of Detroit.

Community organizating and how to go about obtaining vacant parcels of land. The old Michigan Central train station can be seen from the garden.Very little is thrown away, cut logs are used to borderThese 5 city lots produce organic vegetables, berries,...

The rocks can represent scaled-down mountains. Bends, corners, and shadows keep you looking and wondering what's there.This principle is one that I think we all strive for whether we know it or not.

The work sessions are capped off with a pot luck picnic and socializing.Common areas are maintained by all the gardeners once a monthA gazebo provides a break area and location for monthly pot luck lunches.Another important aspect of this garden is teaching...

We had placed it in semi-shade so she had planted a few shade loving vines. Half barrels, window boxes, etc. Watering troughs, sinks, an old boat(yes, I really did), the only limit being your imagination.The man up the road cut a tree down one time that...

So far, I've just ignored it.10. Eek.However, I predict this will be an easy resolution to fulfill, because I was extremely pleased with the results of the few flowers I started from seed this past year.Part of my success should be attributed to my finding...

Our garden soil has a high clay content and isn't suitable for containers. The potting mix does not compact into a impenetrable mass like our soil does, so roots can grow and plants stay healthy.Even though Cassidy is planting succulents in this container,...

I am using urea (46-0-0) this year for the first time and it is working well.: Cut back to 1/4 cup of fertilizer per bale per day, and continue to water it in well.: No more fertilizer, but continue to keep the bales damp.stick your hand into the bale.

Watch the light in your gardens to see how different it looks as the daylight changes.The Floating Onions were kept at the garden after the Chihuly exhibit last year. Small touches in the home garden often make the difference between a nice garden and...

NOTE: There are various types (grades) of fencing panel units, and different styles along with a wide price range. Every site and situation will be different. The basics of the structure are that the cattle panels are rigid, strong, but flex just enough...