tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post3082561517163172469..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: June 16, 2009: Busy, Busy "P" DayAnnie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-51500917729610796792011-08-25T09:48:59.971-07:002011-08-25T09:48:59.971-07:00Valntyn, I'm glad you found the technique usef...Valntyn, I'm glad you found the technique useful, it's the only way I'll dry parsley now. I also love the way it stays so green. I tried it on basil last week though, and it caught fire!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-6371936424951785272011-08-25T08:19:11.763-07:002011-08-25T08:19:11.763-07:00I recently found your blog and am enjoying it. I t...I recently found your blog and am enjoying it. I tried your microwave drying method for parsley and had to share my joy with how well it worked!! I only had to use three one-minute increments. I looOove how wonderfully green the outcome is. :) Thanks so much for sharing this!Valntynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289603095533144965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-28001711978556967982009-06-18T09:58:43.959-07:002009-06-18T09:58:43.959-07:00Cynthia, I always dry parsley and thyme in the mic...Cynthia, I always dry parsley and thyme in the microwave. Just do them one minute at a time, and change paper towels each time so you always use a dry one. You can reuse the towels after they dry.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-73528195105351177932009-06-18T09:27:55.460-07:002009-06-18T09:27:55.460-07:00I never knew you could dry parsley in the microwav...I never knew you could dry parsley in the microwave! I never would have even guessed haha. I'll definitely try it though since I'm growing so much this year :)Cynthia Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00821391882121548159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-55349008362689190092009-06-17T20:12:06.441-07:002009-06-17T20:12:06.441-07:00I did a bit more than that, EG....go read the late...I did a bit more than that, EG....go read the latest blog.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-27353210798397507252009-06-17T19:58:51.638-07:002009-06-17T19:58:51.638-07:00Granny - my friends in high school used to use a m...Granny - my friends in high school used to use a microwave oven to dry the foliage of a particular plant, but it wasn't parsley. Ha! You only did the bench today? What's the holdup??? Get it in gear....heh.Jeff Vandiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200011426236637927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-86185666224313375142009-06-17T11:04:57.564-07:002009-06-17T11:04:57.564-07:00Yeah, John..I'm glad I'm not as old and de...Yeah, John..I'm glad I'm not as old and decrepit as you are, LOL! I started picking my first bush beans today and gave up after about five minutes. Dang it's hard to find those suckers in a triple row, when the plants are three feet high! These darned bifocals don't help matters any. I'll go back out this evening, when it's a bit cooler, and try again.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-40638168066211324932009-06-17T10:44:17.363-07:002009-06-17T10:44:17.363-07:00Granny, I would like to be able to keep up with yo...Granny, I would like to be able to keep up with you but I keep forgetting that I am older than you are. ;o) Your produce looks great.<br /><br />Johnjohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-39383514378183544432009-06-17T08:59:40.848-07:002009-06-17T08:59:40.848-07:00Daphne, I have perforated containers and/or shallo...Daphne, I have perforated containers and/or shallow trays that I use with the soil blocks, but I wasn't going to put these outside in the heat, I was going to leave them in the plant window, so I put them in solid containers. Then I forgot. I know the paper pots are sturdier. The ones I used last summer were still in one piece this spring! Maybe I made them with too many layers.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-37847119554580789372009-06-17T08:54:21.465-07:002009-06-17T08:54:21.465-07:00KitsapFG, I hope they get their "maintenance&...KitsapFG, I hope they get their "maintenance" done quickly! I'd be so frustrated if Blogger went down. I need to back up my blog, I'd certainly hate to lose my online journal. <br /><br />Good luck with the parsley, and let me know if it works with cilantro. I also have some "Chinese Parsley" that was sent by Wintersown Org. I started to buy a cilantro plant at the nursery, but it was also called "Chinese Parsley", so I figured that was what I'd planted. It's not. Mine tastes and smells like celery.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-51422809088586256492009-06-17T08:49:57.042-07:002009-06-17T08:49:57.042-07:00Stefaneener and Sue, my body doesn't want to m...Stefaneener and Sue, my body doesn't want to move today, LOL. I think I'll finish the bench and call it good!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-12696480825963596842009-06-17T08:03:22.819-07:002009-06-17T08:03:22.819-07:00That is the flaw with soil blocks. They aren't...That is the flaw with soil blocks. They aren't terribly fragile, but they are a lot more fragile than pots. Even paper pots are much more sturdy. I've found most of my containers when I put them outside, I can't leave them there because if it rains they would drown. I need a system like I have for my paper pots. I have two different kids of flats. They pots are put in the one that doesn't have a solid bottom so it can drain. But I bottom water with my solid flat. I fill it up with water and dip in the non-solid flat. When it is done I can just take it out and when the non-solid one is outside and it rains, the water goes right through so they don't disintegrate. I'm thinking maybe I could make some flats with screening on the bottom for the soil blocks. I'll have a project this winter.Daphnehttp://daphnesdandelions.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-62283701204017593162009-06-17T06:10:06.149-07:002009-06-17T06:10:06.149-07:00Granny - yes it is frustrsting - the site is down ...Granny - yes it is frustrsting - the site is down for emergency maintenance. I am hoping it is back up sometime today. I had a blog update ready to post last night and have since been unable to publish it. <br /><br />Going to give the microwave drying a try for the parsley and cilantro this weekend. Thanks for the info!kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-21894510130701297962009-06-16T23:49:23.764-07:002009-06-16T23:49:23.764-07:00You sure had a burst of energy. I get like that fr...You sure had a burst of energy. I get like that from time to time. Bad part for me is I usually OVER-do it and spend the next 2 days doing nothing. <br />Bet your getting excited to fill the new shed. I'm happy its turned out so well. <br />Have a great week!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-80748143449710183432009-06-16T21:04:56.396-07:002009-06-16T21:04:56.396-07:00I can't be the only one who thinks it should b...I can't be the only one who thinks it should be "productive" day! You did a lot, even with help!!Stefaneenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08422241601075022500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-77919880061728168142009-06-16T20:30:00.502-07:002009-06-16T20:30:00.502-07:00KitsapFG, do you know your website can't be ac...KitsapFG, do you know your website can't be accessed right now?<br /><br />I'd think cilantro could be dried the same way, it's practically the same thing. I use a paper towel and spread the parsley over it, zap one minute, transfer to a dry paper towel, zap one minute, repeat as necessary. It takes 4-5 dry paper towels, but they are just damp, not dirty, so can be dried and reused. Tried a folded dish towel, but the parsley sticks to it.<br /><br />Doesn't work for basil, it turns black and ugly.<br /><br />I'm ready to crash.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-13886058859670849022009-06-16T20:12:39.272-07:002009-06-16T20:12:39.272-07:00Well, I certainly had a good chuckle over the &quo...Well, I certainly had a good chuckle over the "P"s! Also felt like a serious SLACKER too! LOL! I have days like that though where I just get in a working groove and there's no stopping me until I crash for the night. <br /><br />I am going to have to try the microwave drying of parsley. I like to dry them too but have not used the microwave to do it. Have some that needs to be harvested and dried - so I will get it a try. Work for cilantro too?kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-2735295039659640952009-06-16T19:47:29.217-07:002009-06-16T19:47:29.217-07:00Liisa, I wasn't finished! I did all that befo...Liisa, I wasn't finished! I did all that before dinner. Then I baked biscuits, ate dinner, put one coat of paint on the bench boards and ripped out my sugar snap peas, tore down the trellis netting, cleaned the kitchen....of course I won't be able to move tomorrow ;-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-37421064533416320182009-06-16T18:50:18.303-07:002009-06-16T18:50:18.303-07:00I have to go take a nap now Granny.
Wow you get a...I have to go take a nap now Granny.<br /><br />Wow you get a lot done in your day. I still have to plant more lettuce and carrots... should have done so a week ago!<br /><br />LiisaLiisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09106496040776722982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-45395760967197697012009-06-16T18:21:03.618-07:002009-06-16T18:21:03.618-07:00Sinfonian, it's a good thing my garden is on a...Sinfonian, it's a good thing my garden is on auto pilot right now! It has to take care of itself for a couple of days, 'cause I'm determined to get the outside of this shed finished!Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-73459886132516764052009-06-16T18:04:44.554-07:002009-06-16T18:04:44.554-07:00Great work Granny! I'm tired just reading thi...Great work Granny! I'm tired just reading this, hehe. No, mostly it was the three grande coffees I had yesterday that kept me up all night so I'm exhausted today. Good thing all I had to do was sit at a desk all day. All that happened in the garden was watering.Sinfonianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973076975622726383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-19784069289973971622009-06-16T17:46:02.633-07:002009-06-16T17:46:02.633-07:00Thank you, Susan....that's a wonderful complim...Thank you, Susan....that's a wonderful compliment.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-53234630416526418552009-06-16T17:44:44.139-07:002009-06-16T17:44:44.139-07:00Erin, welcome to my blog! I found yours through K...Erin, welcome to my blog! I found yours through Kate & Crew's blog, and was instantly drawn to your sense of humor! <br /><br />Now get your butt in gear! ;-)Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-10413837153541352902009-06-16T17:35:03.288-07:002009-06-16T17:35:03.288-07:00Ok- I better get busy ...I don't think my days...Ok- I better get busy ...I don't think my days are busy enough!<br />I have a bench that needs scraping and painting. A headboard that needs sanding and staining...we have to finish our trellises and if it would stop raining for a while I need to weed and weed whack!<br /><br />I got tired reading about your day!<br />That's not good! I agree I want to be you when I grow up!<br />Keep inspiring me!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17289964837609403732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-56613404605670643302009-06-16T17:30:23.863-07:002009-06-16T17:30:23.863-07:00I saw you joined my blog so I had to come visit yo...I saw you joined my blog so I had to come visit yours! I instantly got 2 items to put on my to-do list (thanks alot, lol!) - dismantle and repaint the bench, and get after my hollywood junipers! I love your blog and you & your camera take amazing shots of the veggies, gorgeous! And it seems you have a sense of humor similar to mine in your writing style :) I will definitely be back to browse all your posts after I get my butt in gear and do what I sat down to do tonight...post on my own blog! Thanks for the detour this evening...Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.com