tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post6907167860519182828..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: October 6, 2009: Granny's Goin' Nuts!Annie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-53947990596150426342013-05-29T20:29:41.606-07:002013-05-29T20:29:41.606-07:00That is really cool. Thanks for finding it. Some r...That is really cool. Thanks for finding it. Some really good ideas there, this is going to be a real time sink. I am a china tour lover,You can learn more: <a href="http://www.chinatour.com/china-city-tours.htm" title="China and Asia tour packages" rel="nofollow"><strong>China and Asia tour packages</strong></a> | <a href="http://www.chinatour.com/china-tour-package.htm" title="China vacation packages" rel="nofollow"><strong>China vacation packages</strong></a>dolinnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553021239050693809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-82541034793507414462009-10-13T15:24:06.881-07:002009-10-13T15:24:06.881-07:00Well you'd better hijack someone's Interne...Well you'd better hijack someone's Internet and post often. You don't understand what Granny withdrawal is like....although I'm sure Arizona means quiet for you without the need to garden. You can gear up for next year.<br /><br />Question: Do you bring all of your canned food with you or do you leave in in Washington for use when you get back?Ribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01460673212389110633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-78780511819274170332009-10-10T10:24:12.639-07:002009-10-10T10:24:12.639-07:00Wow!! That's a lot of produce!
::is very imp...Wow!! That's a lot of produce! <br />::is very impressed!::Just Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008462659487802315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-67020267997258324772009-10-10T04:14:38.310-07:002009-10-10T04:14:38.310-07:00Wow what an amazing harvest Granny! Those tomatoe...Wow what an amazing harvest Granny! Those tomatoes look so good right now... I would love a tomato sandwich with a little sprinkling of salt and pepper please LOL<br /><br />Great job in the garden this year!Judyhttp://www.ft2garden.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-55383771994312039052009-10-09T13:28:20.299-07:002009-10-09T13:28:20.299-07:00********
SB, I'm trying my best to answer ev...******** <br />SB, I'm trying my best to answer everyone as I'm off line, then I'll do a quick copy and paste the next time I get to the library. Mr. H is suffering the wrath of wife through withdrawals, so he kindly drove me to the library this morning so I could sit comfortably in the passenger side and not have to battle the steering wheel. You know, I could like actually go inside and sit at a table, but I just enjoy sitting in the privacy of my car<br /><br />********<br />Momma_S, I sure hope the rest of the parsnips aren't like that one! I thought it was going to be a bad one when I saw it had gone to seed. <br /><br />********<br />Dan, OMG! I had to look at that parsnip photo again...I didn't even notice that! Reminds me of my obscene zucchini plant last year or the "boy" cucumber from this year, only worse! <br /><br />********<br />Rachel, I miss you too! In fact, it's not so much missing an internet connection, it's more like missing interacting with all my blog friends. I'm getting lonesome. *pout*. Can you imagine how long it's goint to take me to catch up with all the blogs? I did catch up with a couple of them yeaterday by bringing the blogs up on my computer and not closing the tabs. That way I can read them after I get home. I didn't even think to do that when I went to the library this morning, but next time.... :-)<br /><br />********<br />Erin, every man should be so lucky (just kidding, LOL!!). Mr. H asked what I was going to do all winter if I didn't have a connection, so I told him I'd packed the seed box and would garden. He just groaned and offered to drive me over to ATT to get an air card for the laptop!<br /><br />********<br />Shawn Ann, this (above) pertains to your comment, too. I checked with ATT, and it would cost $99 for the air card (used to be free), and a two year contract at $60 a month. That's just a bit steep for me, when I can have unlimited access through cable for under $40 and they let me snowbird the account when I go to AZ (Clearwire won't do that, the monthly charge continues even when not in use).<br /><br />********<br />Ribbit, I'm already planning my AZ garden in my head, although it's very tiny (the garden, not my head....although my head is quite small, too). And the seed box is packed and ready to go! I'll at least try lettuce, radishes and maybe carrots, and maybe kale from Stefaneener and lemon basil (in a pot) from Kelly.<br /><br />********Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-59125597883109405002009-10-09T13:27:52.669-07:002009-10-09T13:27:52.669-07:00Daphne, it was my decision. Mr. H wanted to get s...Daphne, it was my decision. Mr. H wanted to get switched back to DISH after a summer of hating cable (we had always had DISH until this spring). I was enjoying the cable bundle, especially the internet and telephone. I just decided, rather than just drop the cable portion, I could manage for three weeks without the internet, too. Last year, when I went grocery shopping, I could park outside of IHop and pick up a signal, but for some reason I can't get it now. McDonald's was a no-go too, but I didn't go inside, just tried them from the parking lot. I knew I could access from the library, I just hate having to drive clear into town to do it. But I will. It sure is nerve wracking not having it right here and handy, though! The problem is, nothing we get here as far as high speed internet, is available to us in AZ. My choices here are Charter Cable or Clearwire, neither of which can be used down there. In fact, the only internet there (other than dial up) is via Hughes satellite. Last year I paid the RV park near us for using their signal, but it was off more than it was on. I'll probably end up using the library (free) or local realtor's (? weekly and monthly charges) this year, but neither signal can be used from our house, I'll have to drive to their building. We're going to try to sell our AZ property this winter. If successful, I'll be back here with Charter internet service again. Either way I'll have Charter through the spring and summer months.<br /><br />********<br />Stefaneener, hooray for the cilantro! I thought I had some this year, but turned out not to be....whatever it was, it smelled like celery! I might try some of the kale in AZ, as November 1 is the planting date for that, according to my Victory Garden book. Do you think it will grow well in a big pot? I'll only have a 3'x3' garden there, LOL! BTW, the pressure regulator (the jiggly thing that sits on the vent) was missing from the canner. I went through the box carefully, quite sure I didn't miss anything. If you don't have it, I think they are probably readily available from the hardware store. I had to stick my finger in the honey for a taste...it is delightful! Must bake biscuits this week. Blackberry is my favorite jam, even before strawberry! I'll save that for AZ.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-68403912111095573152009-10-09T13:25:18.548-07:002009-10-09T13:25:18.548-07:00The internet gods are plotting against me today. ...The internet gods are plotting against me today. I answered the three comments that appear here, and when I clicked send, they went bye-bye somewhere! So I'll try again, and also answer the comments that my daughter deleted! At least I had them downloaded in my email.<br /><br />EG, I picked another 14 pounds of tomatoes Wednesday. There are more. Nobody wants them.<br /><br />********<br />Thomas, I miss you! I have so much to catch up with.<br /><br />********<br />Cheryl, I double dare you! Rest assured, my garden will not be so productive next year. I have no desire to try to beat EG two years in a row ;-)<br /><br />********<br />Hi, John. Isn't that a woman's job to provide for the family? LOL.<br /><br />********<br />Maureen, I'm battling the steering wheel again today. At least I can sit out here in my car, I have to go inside the library in AZ, they did something to keep access confined to within the building. <br /><br />********<br />Sande, as near as I can estimate, probably around 350 to 400 sf all together. It's hard to figure, as I don't plant everything in the measurable raised beds, I find little spots all around the back yard to tuck in a plant or two wherever they will fit.<br /><br />Raised Beds:<br />Bed #1: 22'x4' = 88 sf (main garden bed)<br />Bed #2: 3'x4' = 12 sf<br />Bed #3: 18'x3' + 2'x2' = 58 sf (along fence line, mostly determinate tomatoes)<br />Bed #4: 10x1' = 10 sf (along shaded fence, peas)<br />Bed #5: 6'x1' = 6 sf (trellis)<br />Bed #7: 6'x2' = 12 sf (trellis)<br />Bed #8: 4'x8' = 32 sf (strawberries)<br />Bed #9: 4'x8' = 32 sf (raspberries)<br />Bed #10: 4'x8' = 32 sf (this year's indeterminate tomatoes)<br />Bed # 11: 6' round = 26 sf (squash bed)<br /><br />Total Raised Bed Space: 308 sf<br /><br />Containers:<br />2 whiskey barrels<br />5 5-gallon buckets<br />10 or 12 pots (1-2 gallon sizes)<br /><br />Plus nooks and crannies in the garden and flower bed areas.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-26110685714513491042009-10-08T13:37:26.674-07:002009-10-08T13:37:26.674-07:00You make me want to dig up the whole back yard, st...You make me want to dig up the whole back yard, stick some planting boxes in and just leave a three foot path to the garage. As mushy as it sounds, you are a true inspiration.Cherylhttp://www.cherylsgardengoodies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-57831100375359004692009-10-07T18:54:06.500-07:002009-10-07T18:54:06.500-07:00Gran - it was nice to hear from you today. I was ...Gran - it was nice to hear from you today. I was missing my daily dose of your wit and sass. 1032 pounds?! That's amazing! It just goes to show we can all put a huge dent in our food miles by growing our own. That's a huge accomplishment. You must be so proud!Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-67258503302987741602009-10-07T17:17:06.272-07:002009-10-07T17:17:06.272-07:00421 lbs. of tomatoes??? Are you kidding me? Holy M...421 lbs. of tomatoes??? Are you kidding me? Holy Moly! Your tomato harvest weighed more than my entire garden. Dang....that's impressive!Jeff Vandiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07200011426236637927noreply@blogger.com