Prep Genrl Weekly Prep July 2, -6th 2023
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SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Good morning, Everyone.
It's already been a busy morning for me. I got in the gardens at daylight to gather a half bucket of cucumbers. I see cucumber salads in our near future, LOL. I've also been tidying up the house, since home fellowship is today.
We didn't get any rain, yesterday. I don't know if we'll get any, today, even though, it's in our forecast. If not, we'll be watering again tomorrow, before going grocery shopping. High temp for today is 96 with 110 heat index. Starting tomorrow, our temps are going to be more normal for this time of year all next week. Low 90's for actual temps (don't know about the heat indices), and with rain forecast every day.
It's already been a busy morning for me. I got in the gardens at daylight to gather a half bucket of cucumbers. I see cucumber salads in our near future, LOL. I've also been tidying up the house, since home fellowship is today.
We didn't get any rain, yesterday. I don't know if we'll get any, today, even though, it's in our forecast. If not, we'll be watering again tomorrow, before going grocery shopping. High temp for today is 96 with 110 heat index. Starting tomorrow, our temps are going to be more normal for this time of year all next week. Low 90's for actual temps (don't know about the heat indices), and with rain forecast every day.
drafter
Veteran Member
Call me crazy but I decided to buy a bunch of stuff to try home brewing. I don’t actually drink much beer, but the idea of making it myself just seems useful. I’m starting with one of those 5gal “everything included” kits and adding a few extra carboys, etc. could be fun, could be a disaster. We’ll see.
briches
Veteran Member
Morning all! Still here checking in as I can. Still slow and steady with the preps.
My summer goal is working on doing a better job of keeping things organized.
My second important goal will be to drop some weight and get in better shape (the ultimate prep goal I believe!)
Some “preps” from the last few weeks include: getting eyes checked and new glasses/sunglasses (will also get a backuo set now that my health insurance “reset” on July 1), dermatologist appt (first one) - had a biopsy done on my face (precancerous) so will deal with that, six months followup blood work done (results just came in -triglycerides still very high (600+ which is down from the 1400+ they were).
Slow and steady on everything else ….
My summer goal is working on doing a better job of keeping things organized.
My second important goal will be to drop some weight and get in better shape (the ultimate prep goal I believe!)
Some “preps” from the last few weeks include: getting eyes checked and new glasses/sunglasses (will also get a backuo set now that my health insurance “reset” on July 1), dermatologist appt (first one) - had a biopsy done on my face (precancerous) so will deal with that, six months followup blood work done (results just came in -triglycerides still very high (600+ which is down from the 1400+ they were).
Slow and steady on everything else ….
aviax2
Veteran Member
Good morning everyone. I’m moving slow this morning but I’m moving, this fibro flare up and getting older is like a bad habit. The heat and humidity are bad here in my neck of the woods also. We did get a break yesterday when a storm rolled through and we got some much needed rain that also cooled things off a bit for a little while.
The garden is doing ok so far despite the heat and the deer. They went over or under the electric fence and worked on the peas and green beans, DH added another strand of wire so hopefully that will deter them. We did have a small picking of green beans last week that we had for supper two nights. Summer is my least favorite season because of the heat, but I do enjoy all the fresh veggies and fruit.
We’ve had lots of yellow squash, some zucchini, cabbage, sweet onions, banana peppers, different cherry type tomatoes (DH picked the first regular tomato yesterday), cucumbers, red potatoes, yellow potatoes, green beans and blueberries.
The garden is doing ok so far despite the heat and the deer. They went over or under the electric fence and worked on the peas and green beans, DH added another strand of wire so hopefully that will deter them. We did have a small picking of green beans last week that we had for supper two nights. Summer is my least favorite season because of the heat, but I do enjoy all the fresh veggies and fruit.
We’ve had lots of yellow squash, some zucchini, cabbage, sweet onions, banana peppers, different cherry type tomatoes (DH picked the first regular tomato yesterday), cucumbers, red potatoes, yellow potatoes, green beans and blueberries.
kyrsyan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Well, I got about half the lawn done. Then sweat started dripping in my eyes so I stopped. The hardest parts are done so I should be able to finish the rest tomorrow.
I almost turned the water timer back on. But now I'm glad I didn't because a storm may be coming in. If it doesn't rain, I'll go back out and turn it on.
On the old filtering system I had to run the pool filter 10 to 12 hours a day. And I still had to shock it at least once a month. On the new system, it looks like 3 hours a day will be plenty. And I haven't had to shock it even once yet. The filter has been turned off for the last 4 days due to the storms, and this morning it just showed the first signs of needing filtering. And a hour with filter on and it's beautiful again.
The sunchokes are coming to life very quickly. So the grow bags to go inside of regular pots have been ordered. Since they don't seem to mind the dappled shade at all, I have a home for them that should be relatively easy to prep. Some cardboard, landscape cloth, and wood chip to keep grass out so I don't have to move containers for mowing. And to help keep and sunchoke dangling from becoming hard to pull.
A few things I discovered, which is why I am going to grow them. They are much lower carb than potatoes and can sub for potatoes in recipes. They also contain natural inulin which will help with a few diet things. Lastly, it looks like they will fill in a flavor profile that is missing in our diets. That one will require testing in the kitchen.
In the seedlings, everything is current popping its heads except the hibiscus. When they are large enough they will be planted out in contained beds in the front. When they are large enough, I can start replacing segments of grass in the ditch with these herbs and plants. But I may hold off until fall/spring for that because the town has just started a project of replacing and regrading some the storm drain pathways. I don't want them to end up destroying all my work.
I almost turned the water timer back on. But now I'm glad I didn't because a storm may be coming in. If it doesn't rain, I'll go back out and turn it on.
On the old filtering system I had to run the pool filter 10 to 12 hours a day. And I still had to shock it at least once a month. On the new system, it looks like 3 hours a day will be plenty. And I haven't had to shock it even once yet. The filter has been turned off for the last 4 days due to the storms, and this morning it just showed the first signs of needing filtering. And a hour with filter on and it's beautiful again.
The sunchokes are coming to life very quickly. So the grow bags to go inside of regular pots have been ordered. Since they don't seem to mind the dappled shade at all, I have a home for them that should be relatively easy to prep. Some cardboard, landscape cloth, and wood chip to keep grass out so I don't have to move containers for mowing. And to help keep and sunchoke dangling from becoming hard to pull.
A few things I discovered, which is why I am going to grow them. They are much lower carb than potatoes and can sub for potatoes in recipes. They also contain natural inulin which will help with a few diet things. Lastly, it looks like they will fill in a flavor profile that is missing in our diets. That one will require testing in the kitchen.
In the seedlings, everything is current popping its heads except the hibiscus. When they are large enough they will be planted out in contained beds in the front. When they are large enough, I can start replacing segments of grass in the ditch with these herbs and plants. But I may hold off until fall/spring for that because the town has just started a project of replacing and regrading some the storm drain pathways. I don't want them to end up destroying all my work.
paxsim2
Senior Member
I have the pantry inventoried and organized.
My sister and I went in on a presto electric pressure canner. Our first canning was today. We had a few bumps but things are pinging.
My dh's gardens are beginning to produce. He built a meadow for the pollinators and they are coming.
We are getting a 1/2 bath installed downstairs this fall.
Dh is retiring from fulltime work sometime in October.
My sister and I went in on a presto electric pressure canner. Our first canning was today. We had a few bumps but things are pinging.
My dh's gardens are beginning to produce. He built a meadow for the pollinators and they are coming.
We are getting a 1/2 bath installed downstairs this fall.
Dh is retiring from fulltime work sometime in October.
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SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Well, boy, did we ever have an adventure last night! Not only were we under a heat advisory, but also, a severe thunderstorm watch til 8 pm last night. So, the thunderstorms came rolling through. We had a warning issued for our part of the country, and when it came through, it was bad. Knocked down trees, power poles, and lines. Nothing damaged here on us, though.
We were going to have leftover fried chicken for supper, and I put on some eggs to boil to make deviled eggs and got my potatoes all ready to steam. Well, I got the deviled eggs made and on the counter, potatoes were steaming, and BAM. The power went out. I could not open the fridge, since the power was out, so that left me with the chicken, butter, and rolls still inside. So, we waited and waited for the power to come back on. It was still 106 heat index. No fan and no A/C! After 3 hours, Cary decided to bring out the genny and plug in the fridge and floor fan. By that time, I was afraid the deviled eggs were going to spoil, so I got out our one burner propane camp stove, and opened 2 cans of Chunky soup. LOL, we had Chunky soup and crackers with our deviled eggs for supper. It was already 7 pm by the time we ate. We usually eat around 5 pm. At 8:30 or so, the power came back on. Was out 6 1/2 hours.
More strong to severe thunderstorms expected today. Gardens got a good watering, and we're probably going to get more, today.
We do need to make our trip to small town for groceries, today. There is thunder in the distance, already.
We were going to have leftover fried chicken for supper, and I put on some eggs to boil to make deviled eggs and got my potatoes all ready to steam. Well, I got the deviled eggs made and on the counter, potatoes were steaming, and BAM. The power went out. I could not open the fridge, since the power was out, so that left me with the chicken, butter, and rolls still inside. So, we waited and waited for the power to come back on. It was still 106 heat index. No fan and no A/C! After 3 hours, Cary decided to bring out the genny and plug in the fridge and floor fan. By that time, I was afraid the deviled eggs were going to spoil, so I got out our one burner propane camp stove, and opened 2 cans of Chunky soup. LOL, we had Chunky soup and crackers with our deviled eggs for supper. It was already 7 pm by the time we ate. We usually eat around 5 pm. At 8:30 or so, the power came back on. Was out 6 1/2 hours.
More strong to severe thunderstorms expected today. Gardens got a good watering, and we're probably going to get more, today.
We do need to make our trip to small town for groceries, today. There is thunder in the distance, already.
Yesterday we celebrated youngest grandson's birthday - I think I'm almost recovered. Good thing, as I'll be handing out those freezer pop things at a parade tomorrow. It's a small town, thank goodness 
This retirement gig is getting a little more active than I expected...
Gardens are still too wet to even walk in so I'm stuck with housework today - though Hubby has been watching Motocross races for the past hour plus so I may have to find somewhere to go...
This retirement gig is getting a little more active than I expected...Gardens are still too wet to even walk in so I'm stuck with housework today - though Hubby has been watching Motocross races for the past hour plus so I may have to find somewhere to go...
kyrsyan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Parents are retired. They try to figure out how they managed to work because being retired takes up so much of their time.Yesterday we celebrated youngest grandson's birthday - I think I'm almost recovered. Good thing, as I'll be handing out those freezer pop things at a parade tomorrow. It's a small town, thank goodness
Gardens are still too wet to even walk in so I'm stuck with housework today - though Hubby has been watching Motocross races for the past hour plus so I may have to find somewhere to go...
A belated Thank You to etdeb for starting the thread this week 
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
Church yesterday, out to eat at Burger King, I had two double meat bacon burgers with out the bun, one would have been enough, definitely not my prefered way of eating. Then it was hot and more hot. Ladies meeting in the late afternoon, which I could have skipped. I was at church already so I stayed for Sunday evening prayer meeting.
I drove by myself, DH didn't want to go. No issues being out by myself.
Not sure what's on tap today, I do have household chores to do.
Tomorrow will be another day, staying home. The little town near us has their watermelon festival the week of the 4th every year. We stopped going because its just too hot and this year its hotter.
On Wednesday I have a routine doctors appointment at the VA in the big town. Wish it was another day.
I drove by myself, DH didn't want to go. No issues being out by myself.
Not sure what's on tap today, I do have household chores to do.
Tomorrow will be another day, staying home. The little town near us has their watermelon festival the week of the 4th every year. We stopped going because its just too hot and this year its hotter.
On Wednesday I have a routine doctors appointment at the VA in the big town. Wish it was another day.
SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
We made it back from grocery shopping while dodging rain showers. It's thundering really heavy to our west. It's 94 degrees with 116 heat index! Sure hope our power stays on this time. We've got the floor fan and window a/c unit going trying to cool the house back down, since we don't leave anything running while we're gone.
So, I got stocked up for another month, and only spent $50 over my budget. Still lots cheaper than what I was spending every 2 weeks by the time you add it all up. I had several items I needed to restock and other non-food items that I needed which caused it to be a bit higher. I'll be blowing my diet, cause with this heat, I've been craving ice cream. I bought 2 gallons for the freezer, LOL! I'm pretty well stocked up on chocolate and caramel syrup with plenty of pecans chopped and in the freezer, so I'm set for awhile! I also wanted a box of banana popsicles, but Cary said, NO. I did manage to squeeze in a bag of those little 1/2 cup size tubs (12 pack) of vanilla ice cream for our fur baby, LOL.
We'll be having that left over fried chicken tonight for supper. If this storm gets any closer, I'm raiding the fridge for whatever I might need in case the power does go out. It's so easy to cook on my propane camp stove. We have a one burner and two burner stoves. Think I'll just dice up some potatoes and onions and make a pan of hash browns to go with the chicken. I'm too tired to cook a big meal.
So, I got stocked up for another month, and only spent $50 over my budget. Still lots cheaper than what I was spending every 2 weeks by the time you add it all up. I had several items I needed to restock and other non-food items that I needed which caused it to be a bit higher. I'll be blowing my diet, cause with this heat, I've been craving ice cream. I bought 2 gallons for the freezer, LOL! I'm pretty well stocked up on chocolate and caramel syrup with plenty of pecans chopped and in the freezer, so I'm set for awhile! I also wanted a box of banana popsicles, but Cary said, NO. I did manage to squeeze in a bag of those little 1/2 cup size tubs (12 pack) of vanilla ice cream for our fur baby, LOL.
We'll be having that left over fried chicken tonight for supper. If this storm gets any closer, I'm raiding the fridge for whatever I might need in case the power does go out. It's so easy to cook on my propane camp stove. We have a one burner and two burner stoves. Think I'll just dice up some potatoes and onions and make a pan of hash browns to go with the chicken. I'm too tired to cook a big meal.
SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Our fur baby got snake bit in our yard! Vet says either a dry bite or nonpoisonous, thank God. His hind leg has a huge lump on it, and you can easily see the bite marks. It looks like it's going to burst. You can tell he feels really bad on top of the thunderstorms that are keeping him upset. We just had another one move over us. I've been giving him Benadryl for the nervousness, and vet said that it would help with the snake bite, too. I'm so glad I bought him ice cream. Poor thing. I dread tomorrow night.
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It has been a busy several days. My inflammation has been very high, which has made things harder. I wish I could figure out what triggers it so I could avoid it.
Friday evening I went to the church to decorate for granddaughter's first birthday party. Then we had the party Saturday. After the party and clean up I was done. But it was a good party and grand girl got some nice gifts. Our church is one place the great grandmother can get in easily with a wheelchair. She is our son in laws grandma. Nice, nice lady.
Yesterday I still had high inflation but we went to our little town to pick up a package at the post office, pick up a few groceries, and drop a love offering to the church for us using it for the party. They insisted we didn't have to, but we wanted to. The store was low on several items. Meat was low, canned green beans, potato flakes, and a few other items. Some may have been because of the holiday coming up, but the potatoes and green beans have been low for awhile.
I did get a canner of green beans done yesterday. 9 more pints. But it is so hot that the plants have really slowed down. Hopefully I will get a few to eat each week for a bit longer. I picked the first tomatoes. And I should have squash maybe today.
Tomorrow I have an appointment in Conway with a rheumatologist. I would like to get some answers and work on the root cause of my issues. But I don't have much faith in them wanting to do anything but throw pills at the problem. Then more for the side effects of the first. I am not getting on that rollercoaster. I got out my corn silk and made tea yesterday. I drank it after I got the beans in the canner last night. I was hoping it would help with my fluid retention. It didn't do much but by bed time my hands no longer ached and were not as stiff. I slept better than I have in a week. So this morning I made another cup of tea and we will see how the day goes.
Happy 4th everyone
Friday evening I went to the church to decorate for granddaughter's first birthday party. Then we had the party Saturday. After the party and clean up I was done. But it was a good party and grand girl got some nice gifts. Our church is one place the great grandmother can get in easily with a wheelchair. She is our son in laws grandma. Nice, nice lady.
Yesterday I still had high inflation but we went to our little town to pick up a package at the post office, pick up a few groceries, and drop a love offering to the church for us using it for the party. They insisted we didn't have to, but we wanted to. The store was low on several items. Meat was low, canned green beans, potato flakes, and a few other items. Some may have been because of the holiday coming up, but the potatoes and green beans have been low for awhile.
I did get a canner of green beans done yesterday. 9 more pints. But it is so hot that the plants have really slowed down. Hopefully I will get a few to eat each week for a bit longer. I picked the first tomatoes. And I should have squash maybe today.
Tomorrow I have an appointment in Conway with a rheumatologist. I would like to get some answers and work on the root cause of my issues. But I don't have much faith in them wanting to do anything but throw pills at the problem. Then more for the side effects of the first. I am not getting on that rollercoaster. I got out my corn silk and made tea yesterday. I drank it after I got the beans in the canner last night. I was hoping it would help with my fluid retention. It didn't do much but by bed time my hands no longer ached and were not as stiff. I slept better than I have in a week. So this morning I made another cup of tea and we will see how the day goes.
Happy 4th everyone
SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
More rain and storms for us today. Temps are improving somewhat. Not as hot today, but the humidity will still be high. 89 high with 107 heat index.
I don't know what's wrong with my green beans. I have 2, 40ft. rows running on trellises. They have taken over the trellises and are so lush and green. Really healthy looking. They have not put on the first bloom. I'm wondering if the soil is too rich, since this area was at one time a hog pen. Everything else growing in the same area are doing great.
Our fur baby is doing a bit better this morning. He didn't want much of his breakfast, but he loved his late night little tub of ice cream. Ate that right up. I'm continuing with the Benadryl and antibiotics. I hope the neighbor's fireworks tonight gets rained out. Fur baby just isn't up to more stress. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't do it until midnight. Sounds like a war going on just a bit down the road from us. Some of the fireworks shake our whole house. Don't know if those are even legal.
I don't know what's wrong with my green beans. I have 2, 40ft. rows running on trellises. They have taken over the trellises and are so lush and green. Really healthy looking. They have not put on the first bloom. I'm wondering if the soil is too rich, since this area was at one time a hog pen. Everything else growing in the same area are doing great.
Our fur baby is doing a bit better this morning. He didn't want much of his breakfast, but he loved his late night little tub of ice cream. Ate that right up. I'm continuing with the Benadryl and antibiotics. I hope the neighbor's fireworks tonight gets rained out. Fur baby just isn't up to more stress. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't do it until midnight. Sounds like a war going on just a bit down the road from us. Some of the fireworks shake our whole house. Don't know if those are even legal.
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
Digger, I've found that B6 is helpful for fluid retention, its always helped me.
We got lots of thunder and a smidgen of rain last night. DH is watering part of the north garden and he will probably water the east, I can't see that from here.
Sherree, we leave the ac on low when we leave or it would be like a furnace in the house when we got home.
Happy Independence day all, not telling what the future brings but we still have independence today.
I have a doctor's check up tomorrow, I just dread going to town.
We got lots of thunder and a smidgen of rain last night. DH is watering part of the north garden and he will probably water the east, I can't see that from here.
Sherree, we leave the ac on low when we leave or it would be like a furnace in the house when we got home.
Happy Independence day all, not telling what the future brings but we still have independence today.
I have a doctor's check up tomorrow, I just dread going to town.
SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
There were too many storms in the area that could have caused lightning to run in on the a/c unit if we had left it on. We had that happen to more than one appliance over the years. Since our house is small, it didn't take long at all to cool it back down. We've made it a practice to unplug everything we can during lightning storms.
kyrsyan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Slept very late this morning, and apparently I needed it. I feel so much better.
Weather forecast has changed from no rain for weeks, to nonstop possibilities of rain for the next 10 days. This is not normal here at all. Normally the storms are backing off and the dry heat is setting in. It's good for the budget because I'm not paying to water the gardens. But I'm wondering why and what it means for the storm seasons. And, unfortunately, what it means for son and I in regards to migraines. He is extremely sensitive to barometric shifts. Me, not so much, but even my head is pounding from the frequency and severity of the shifts.
The garage has a solid old fashion grounding rod so I don't worry about that so much. I don't know about the house. I haven't been able to put in the whole house surge protector yet. The good quality one is going to cost a chunk by itself, much less the installation. I haven't been looking at it because of lightning but because of brown outs. They are becoming more and more common. I have UPSs on my computer, TV, modem, sewing machines, and CPAP because of them. But I'd like the major electrical appliances protected as well. The brown outs or short power outages are more problematic. And it's scary to think that they are becoming normal. And then you think about that they are trying to increase the load on the electrical systems...
Anyways, going to have a late breakfast and then work on my personal client. And then, maybe, finish mowing the lawn. And probably harvest some peppers from the garden. Maybe a squash or two.
Weather forecast has changed from no rain for weeks, to nonstop possibilities of rain for the next 10 days. This is not normal here at all. Normally the storms are backing off and the dry heat is setting in. It's good for the budget because I'm not paying to water the gardens. But I'm wondering why and what it means for the storm seasons. And, unfortunately, what it means for son and I in regards to migraines. He is extremely sensitive to barometric shifts. Me, not so much, but even my head is pounding from the frequency and severity of the shifts.
The garage has a solid old fashion grounding rod so I don't worry about that so much. I don't know about the house. I haven't been able to put in the whole house surge protector yet. The good quality one is going to cost a chunk by itself, much less the installation. I haven't been looking at it because of lightning but because of brown outs. They are becoming more and more common. I have UPSs on my computer, TV, modem, sewing machines, and CPAP because of them. But I'd like the major electrical appliances protected as well. The brown outs or short power outages are more problematic. And it's scary to think that they are becoming normal. And then you think about that they are trying to increase the load on the electrical systems...
Anyways, going to have a late breakfast and then work on my personal client. And then, maybe, finish mowing the lawn. And probably harvest some peppers from the garden. Maybe a squash or two.
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
I finally got a handle on the kitchen since our power outage two weeks ago. I'm happy I got a handle on it but I'm frustereated with myself that it took two weeks. I'm gathering up jars to wash. I've found two of the 64 oz jars, so that makes 5 I have in the house. I've only got one case left in the she shed. Dh is using the older pig fat that he rendered on the dog's dry food. She likes it, heck if I was her I'd like it too rather than just dry kibble.
When we did the pantry redo Dh stored most of the vacuum sealed jars just on the shelves and not in the boxes, so that leaves me empty jar boxes to store the cleaned jars.
In years past when I was stocking up on jars I mostly bought regular mouth jars. Unfortunately those cases were not stored well and roaches got in the boxes, so those boxes are toast. When I store the cleaned jars I'll put those boxes in plastic to keep them clean and bug free.
When I got serious about storing things long term I bought a good supply of clear trash bags in different sizes. They are all so much more expensive now, but they work wonderfully to keep things clean and bug free. I store my good luggage in the she shed and they are stored in the large clear bags, and when I open them they are pristine. The clear bags are heavy duty so they hold up well.
I've ben watching utube videos on emergency food bags. There are several creators that have made videos of bagged meal bags. All shelf stable food. Most of them are not on my diet and DH would not touch them with a ten food pole, but as far as the standard American diet there is nothing wrong with the suggestions. I'm writing some of the suggestions down to use for us and to give to someone that needs to cook a meal. I could even use some of the suggestions for pot luck dishes to take to church. Many of them can be cooked in a crock pot.
When we did the pantry redo Dh stored most of the vacuum sealed jars just on the shelves and not in the boxes, so that leaves me empty jar boxes to store the cleaned jars.
In years past when I was stocking up on jars I mostly bought regular mouth jars. Unfortunately those cases were not stored well and roaches got in the boxes, so those boxes are toast. When I store the cleaned jars I'll put those boxes in plastic to keep them clean and bug free.
When I got serious about storing things long term I bought a good supply of clear trash bags in different sizes. They are all so much more expensive now, but they work wonderfully to keep things clean and bug free. I store my good luggage in the she shed and they are stored in the large clear bags, and when I open them they are pristine. The clear bags are heavy duty so they hold up well.
I've ben watching utube videos on emergency food bags. There are several creators that have made videos of bagged meal bags. All shelf stable food. Most of them are not on my diet and DH would not touch them with a ten food pole, but as far as the standard American diet there is nothing wrong with the suggestions. I'm writing some of the suggestions down to use for us and to give to someone that needs to cook a meal. I could even use some of the suggestions for pot luck dishes to take to church. Many of them can be cooked in a crock pot.
ioujc
MARANTHA!! Even so, come LORD JESUS!!!
Well, I am getting my first tomatoes!!! I think they are going to be cherry tomatoes because of the shape of them, but don't know for sure, because the ones making fruit are all volunteers!! I also have several other varieties, but none of them are fruiting yet. My cantaloupes are doing "OK," but not as robust as last year. I will fertilize this week. They continue to predict rain every day, but it really does NOT rain here around the lake!! SO odd!!! It can rain EVERYWHERE around us and NOT rain here!! And it is the OPPOSITE in winter.... we get SNOW when NOBODY else does!! This lake seems to have it's own climate!!! It might be HAUNTED!!! It is Corp of Engineers and sits atop several old towns and an Indian graveyard!!! I am ALLOWED to say Indian and NOT the stupid phrase Native American, because I am a bit over 1/4 Cherokee!!!
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It has been VERY HOT here!!! It is really a GOOD idea to unplug things during thunder storms!! My A/C fried when the power came back on after one of our three minute rain/wind/lightening storms. It was barely working BEFORE that.... with it being 103 outside, it was 96 inside. So, now I have no A/C. Oh well, I expect the electric to go off this summer and remain off for awhile. They are basically telling us that because of the hacking attacks going on already. I certainly expect it if we continue to aggravate Russia!!
I HAVE to get the meat in the freezer canned and put up so I'm not left with a freezer full of spoiled meat!! Then I am going to fill any left over canning jars (and AFTER the garden comes in and is canned up) with water 2/3rds full and freeze them....also coke bottles filled 2/3rds full!!
Well, got stop for now and go feed my dogs......take care all and prayers for all in need!!
BLESSINGS to all!!!
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It has been VERY HOT here!!! It is really a GOOD idea to unplug things during thunder storms!! My A/C fried when the power came back on after one of our three minute rain/wind/lightening storms. It was barely working BEFORE that.... with it being 103 outside, it was 96 inside. So, now I have no A/C. Oh well, I expect the electric to go off this summer and remain off for awhile. They are basically telling us that because of the hacking attacks going on already. I certainly expect it if we continue to aggravate Russia!!
I HAVE to get the meat in the freezer canned and put up so I'm not left with a freezer full of spoiled meat!! Then I am going to fill any left over canning jars (and AFTER the garden comes in and is canned up) with water 2/3rds full and freeze them....also coke bottles filled 2/3rds full!!
Well, got stop for now and go feed my dogs......take care all and prayers for all in need!!
BLESSINGS to all!!!
aviax2
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Besides usual chores yesterday I also had lots of garden veggies to take care of. Prepped and pressure canned 7 of the 24 oz jars of green beans, put a few bags of yellow squash in the freezer, prepped some of the zucchini for supper, helped DH get some cucumbers going for pickles, I was wiped out. Pretty sure I slept around 11 hrs (minus a few bathroom trips) and wasn‘t ready to get up when a text from DD woke me but I saw it was 10am and decided I’d better. I‘ve felt sluggish all day.
DH went and got the two youngest grandkids today for a few hours. Mommy is still recovering from surgery and oldest DD has been helping her with the kids and helping her do some decluttering/deep cleaning, today was going through the 4 yr olds toys and was better done without her presence, LOL.
I made a big bowl of cucumber, tomato, onion salad with Italian dressing for supper tonight. I love this so much and have been making it quite a bit lately with an abundance of garden veggies, so much better than store bought. DH fried up a bunch of bacon so we had sandwiches with the salad. Other than that and repairing granddaughters stuffed bunny, I haven’t been feeling up to doing much. Thankfully most of the veggies DH picked today went to his aunt and our DD’s!
DH went and got the two youngest grandkids today for a few hours. Mommy is still recovering from surgery and oldest DD has been helping her with the kids and helping her do some decluttering/deep cleaning, today was going through the 4 yr olds toys and was better done without her presence, LOL.
I made a big bowl of cucumber, tomato, onion salad with Italian dressing for supper tonight. I love this so much and have been making it quite a bit lately with an abundance of garden veggies, so much better than store bought. DH fried up a bunch of bacon so we had sandwiches with the salad. Other than that and repairing granddaughters stuffed bunny, I haven’t been feeling up to doing much. Thankfully most of the veggies DH picked today went to his aunt and our DD’s!
SouthernBreeze
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We're in for more storms, today. High humidity, already. Temp of 93 with heat index at 107 for today, also. We got a bad storm last night, and just as soon as the storm passed, the fireworks came out. The fireworks didn't last long, and they were further away, so fur baby wasn't too upset. Then, around 11pm, somebody decided they wanted to do their fireworks. It was the neighbor who buys out the whole fireworks store, so, from then on, it was pretty bad. Fur baby got as close to Cary as he could and stayed there, until they finished around 12 midnight. We finally got some sleep after that.
I haven't made it out to the gardens, yet. I'm dragging this morning from lack of sleep. I don't think anything needs to be gathered, but I might be surprised. I'm doing laundry right now. I'll need to use the dryer, since it's cloudy and already looks like rain.
DS and DDIL came by, yesterday. They had just bought a brand new 2023 Chevy Colorado truck and wanted us to see it. It's really nice, but I like our Rav4 just fine. Youngest DS just traded in his truck for a brand new vehicle, but I don't know what he got, yet. He's in Texas, and we don't hear from him much anymore.
I haven't made it out to the gardens, yet. I'm dragging this morning from lack of sleep. I don't think anything needs to be gathered, but I might be surprised. I'm doing laundry right now. I'll need to use the dryer, since it's cloudy and already looks like rain.
DS and DDIL came by, yesterday. They had just bought a brand new 2023 Chevy Colorado truck and wanted us to see it. It's really nice, but I like our Rav4 just fine. Youngest DS just traded in his truck for a brand new vehicle, but I don't know what he got, yet. He's in Texas, and we don't hear from him much anymore.
It's a lovely, cool morning here - the temperature is in the upper 60's and we had a really heavy dew. Sadly, the cool won't last long - it's supposed to get up in to the high 80's/low 90's by afternoon, and then rain in the late afternoon and through the night. I guess that means I need to get out and get my hand weeding done early so that I'll have time to mow the yard and maybe run the tiller between the rows in the front garden. If I have time, I'll till up the back garden before the rain starts in - the corn didn't come up, so I'll need to get more seed and replant it. I'll ask Hubby to stop at Rural King and pick up some seed on his way home from work - with any luck, I'll be able to get it planted before it rains again. If it doesn't come up a second time, I do have a back up plan - we have a very kind farmer in the area who plants a wide strip of sweet corn for people in the area to pick for no charge.
I walked in a 4th of July parade with daughter yesterday, handing out flyers for one of her businesses - it was 'only' 88 degrees F*, but between the heat and the humidity, my shirt was soaked by long before we finished the route. Oldest grandson drove the van, and the two younger ones plus one of their friends handed out those tube type popsicles; they were much enjoyed by the spectators - young and old I really love our nearby small towns - people said 'Thank You' when I offered them a flyer. Apparently I didn't mess up - daughter informed me that I'll be walking in another parade on Labor Day - in a larger town. I guess that means I'd better go hit the 4 nearby Dollar Generals to stock up on more of those popsicle tubes since they are a seasonal thing and will probably be sold out by Labor Day.
The heat yesterday appeared to have dried up the gardens nicely - I'd gone out early yesterday morning to see if I could get a couple of tomatoes to take with me to daughters, but it was too muddy. When I pulled in the drive yesterday late afternoon, the garden appeared to be in a walkable state.....but after walking the parade route, I was done with walking for the day I went back out this morning to check the soil - where the deer had walked through and broke the top crust, the soil underneath was damp but crumbly. The tomatoes are climbing their fence, but they are also trying to take over the area between the rows and are stubborn about being tied up to the fence, so I've had to take the pruning shears out and cut them back enough to get the tiller through - you'd think six feet between the ones in the cages and the ones that are supposed to be on the fencing would be good enough....
I walked in a 4th of July parade with daughter yesterday, handing out flyers for one of her businesses - it was 'only' 88 degrees F*, but between the heat and the humidity, my shirt was soaked by long before we finished the route. Oldest grandson drove the van, and the two younger ones plus one of their friends handed out those tube type popsicles; they were much enjoyed by the spectators - young and old
I really love our nearby small towns - people said 'Thank You' when I offered them a flyer. Apparently I didn't mess up - daughter informed me that I'll be walking in another parade on Labor Day - in a larger town. I guess that means I'd better go hit the 4 nearby Dollar Generals to stock up on more of those popsicle tubes since they are a seasonal thing and will probably be sold out by Labor Day.The heat yesterday appeared to have dried up the gardens nicely - I'd gone out early yesterday morning to see if I could get a couple of tomatoes to take with me to daughters, but it was too muddy. When I pulled in the drive yesterday late afternoon, the garden appeared to be in a walkable state.....but after walking the parade route, I was done with walking for the day
I went back out this morning to check the soil - where the deer had walked through and broke the top crust, the soil underneath was damp but crumbly. The tomatoes are climbing their fence, but they are also trying to take over the area between the rows and are stubborn about being tied up to the fence, so I've had to take the pruning shears out and cut them back enough to get the tiller through - you'd think six feet between the ones in the cages and the ones that are supposed to be on the fencing would be good enough....
SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I finally made it out to the gardens. With the high temps and all the rain, everything out there is beginning to look like it's cooking on the vines. The 2 little squash I've been watching had mildewed and fallen off. Some of our tomatoes are really small but are ripening. Green beans still haven't started blooming. Bell peppers have stopped blooming. Cukes are producing, but not as well as I'd hoped. Everything is trying so hard, but the weather isn't cooperating.
Frisco's snake bite seems to be at the stage where it's draining a bit. It's still swollen pretty bad, but he seems to be feeling better this morning. He ate a bit more of his breakfast than yesterday morning. I'm keeping the area washed and dried good, plus continuing with his meds. He doesn't like the heat, so he's staying inside where it's cool and enjoying his ice cream.
Frisco's snake bite seems to be at the stage where it's draining a bit. It's still swollen pretty bad, but he seems to be feeling better this morning. He ate a bit more of his breakfast than yesterday morning. I'm keeping the area washed and dried good, plus continuing with his meds. He doesn't like the heat, so he's staying inside where it's cool and enjoying his ice cream.
aviax2
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@SouthernBreeze In the past when we had extreme heat our green beans didn’t bloom at all, but once it cooled off some they did so fingers crossed for you that you’ll get beans soon. Glad to hear your pup is feeling better.
I’m still tired out from Monday but I do feel a bit more rested than yesterday. I’ve been taking it easy so far today but I really need to get back in the kitchen and get the jars of beans washed labeled and ready for the basement. Also need to figure out supper.
I’m still tired out from Monday but I do feel a bit more rested than yesterday. I’ve been taking it easy so far today but I really need to get back in the kitchen and get the jars of beans washed labeled and ready for the basement. Also need to figure out supper.
SouthernBreeze
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Everyone around us have told us the beans are being affected by the high heat, so maybe, we'll eventually get some, once the temps cool off. That may be this fall, though. Same with the bell peppers. Temps are just too high. The temps are so high, and the air is so wet, everything is being steam cooked, too.
We've had several nice showers although we're still considered in drought. None have added up to half an inch but maybe taken all together they might. The garden is covered with purslane and it's too muddy today to work out. I did pull a bucket of purslane just before the rains and stuck it in the garage. That stuff is so determined that the plants in the top of the bucket are growing sitting in a 100º garage! If you leave even a tiny piece of purslane in the garden it will re-root and grow and if you leave the more mature plants, they will continue to set seed even after pulled. I hate that stuff as it sucks up moisture that the garden needs.
I have to get a fence up around the sweet potatoes this week. I currently have small cages around each plant, but the rabbits are eating anything that grows outside of the cages. My tomatoes are blooming, and one pepper is. Summer squash is setting fruit. One cucumber of the first hill I planted is starting to vine and second planting has several up. Nothing to harvest as yet although the onions need to be pulled as the tops have fallen over. The potato vines are starting to die back so they will be ready to dig in another couple of weeks. I love fresh potatoes!! The last bag I bought was so awful that I ended up tossing the last few left in the bag.
Today the high is 75º and with a good breeze out of the NW it's almost chilly outside. Feels good!!
I have a rock driveway and it's covered in grass and weeds. I bought some Round-Up today and started spraying. It has a hand spray and my hand isn't up to doing much so I did about 3' across the driveway and then some ragweed by the mailbox. I sincerely hope it works because the last time I sprayed not much died. This is in front of the house and my garden is behind the house so no chance of drift to the food.
I did a 6-month average of monthly expenses and surprise, surprise, I'm under budget in every category. Some not much, but still in this case less is best. This will not be true by the end of the year due to having to have three trees removed and in December household insurance for 2024 and six-month car insurance premiums. I need to buy shoes and at $150 per pair one pair puts me over budget and I need two pairs. Also, if the men from the church find the time to paint my house, I'll have paint to buy. Since they are in the midst of remodeling the sanctuary, I have some doubts they will get to me. I probably should call and get an estimate from someone else because the siding is bad and really needs fresh paint to keep it from further deterioration.
I have to get a fence up around the sweet potatoes this week. I currently have small cages around each plant, but the rabbits are eating anything that grows outside of the cages. My tomatoes are blooming, and one pepper is. Summer squash is setting fruit. One cucumber of the first hill I planted is starting to vine and second planting has several up. Nothing to harvest as yet although the onions need to be pulled as the tops have fallen over. The potato vines are starting to die back so they will be ready to dig in another couple of weeks. I love fresh potatoes!! The last bag I bought was so awful that I ended up tossing the last few left in the bag.
Today the high is 75º and with a good breeze out of the NW it's almost chilly outside. Feels good!!
I have a rock driveway and it's covered in grass and weeds. I bought some Round-Up today and started spraying. It has a hand spray and my hand isn't up to doing much so I did about 3' across the driveway and then some ragweed by the mailbox. I sincerely hope it works because the last time I sprayed not much died. This is in front of the house and my garden is behind the house so no chance of drift to the food.
I did a 6-month average of monthly expenses and surprise, surprise, I'm under budget in every category. Some not much, but still in this case less is best. This will not be true by the end of the year due to having to have three trees removed and in December household insurance for 2024 and six-month car insurance premiums. I need to buy shoes and at $150 per pair one pair puts me over budget and I need two pairs. Also, if the men from the church find the time to paint my house, I'll have paint to buy. Since they are in the midst of remodeling the sanctuary, I have some doubts they will get to me. I probably should call and get an estimate from someone else because the siding is bad and really needs fresh paint to keep it from further deterioration.
school marm
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Disclaimer. I am not a licensed health practitioner. This is just another post on an item you might wish to have available if needed so that a physician can treat you and your family as best as possible. No medication, including those available over the counter, should be taken without consulting a physician. Information shared here is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice nor a substitute for licensed medical care. A qualified, licensed physician or other medical provider should be consulted before beginning any herbal or conventional treatment.
The United States Department of Agriculture calls purslane, Portulaca oleracea, a noxious weed. That seems a little harsh, given that purslane has been used as food and medicine for thousands of years. If there is any food that fits well Hippocrates' admonition of "Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food," purslane is probably it.
FOOD
Purslane has been used worldwide for thousands of years as food. It is high in vitamins A, B, C, and E; however, purslane's real value lies in its omega-3 fatty acid and magnesium content. There is no greater plant source of omega-3 than purslane. A serving of purslane is comparable to a serving of any oily fish. And it is so high in magnesium--2% by weight. While you can just use it straight from the lawn or sidewalk cracks, if you transplant it to your garden or a pot (probably a better idea since it is pretty invasive), it will really thrive, producing much more prolifically and being much tastier as well.
Use purslane fresh in salads or juice, or boil or steam it for ten minutes like other vegetables. Do not overcook, or it will become slimy. If using in soups, chop the leaves very finely and add at the end of cooking to preserve vitamin content and flavor. Purslane is also used to thicken soups and stews.
Whether for food or medicine, it is usually the leaves and young shoots of purslane that you want to harvest. Seeds also have some limited applications.
MEDICINE
Historically, purslane has been used to treat the following conditions:
- asthma
- fever
- diarrhea and dysentery
- eczema and dermatitis
- worms
- insect bites and stings
- snake bites
- abdominal pain
- headache
- mastitis
- hemorrhoids
- appendicitis
Modern research has shown that purslane works as an alternative to theophylline in treating asthma. It has also been documented to help regulate blood glucose levels in type-2 diabetes.
Fresh sap. Squeeze the fresh sap from purslane leaves and apply directly to insect bites and stings, burns, and eczema.
Tincture. Fill a canning jar 3/4 full with finely chopped fresh purslane. Top with vodka, shake to release air bubbles, and add more vodka if necessary. Replace the lid, shake again, and put jar in a cool, dark place. Shake daily for two months. Strain the liquid into another clean jar. Shake each time before using. Use for the following conditions:
- to lower cholesterol, 1 teaspoon tincture, twice daily.
- for asthma, 1-3 droppersful in water, as needed
- headache
- gout
- sunburn and eczema
- insect bites and stings
Contraindications. Not to be used in pregnancy or nursing. Not to be used by those prone to kidney stones or digestive troubles.
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Botanical Name: Portulaca oleracea. There exist two sub species of purslane, wild or common purslane (Portulaca oleracea ssp. oleracea) and garden purslane (Portulaca oleracea ssp. sativa) but forty or more cultivars are currently grown. It is garden purslane that is grown and used as a...
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Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) or also known as cat's tongue provides many health benefits. It is good for our skin, urinary and digestive systems. It also …
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Effect of purslane on blood lipids and glucose: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - PubMed
Despite a history of purslane usage as a herbal treatment for dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia management, existing evidence from clinical trials is controversial. The aim for the current study was to evaluate the efficacy of purslane supplementation on lipid parameters and glycemic status in...
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Anti-Diabetic Effect of Portulaca oleracea L. Polysaccharideandits Mechanism in Diabetic Rats
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic syndrome caused by multiple genetic and environmental factors. Traditional Chinese medicine preparations have shown a comprehensive and function-regulating characteristic. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) is an annual ...
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Portulaca oleracea L.: A Review of Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Effects
<i>Portulaca oleracea</i> L., belonging to the Portulacaceae family, is commonly known as purslane in English and Ma-Chi-Xian in Chinese. It is a warm-climate, herbaceous succulent annual plant with a cosmopolitan distribution. It is eaten extensively...
Purslane is NOT a Weed. It Treats Diabetes, Fights Cancer, Prevents Heart Attack, Heals Burns, Eczema, Itchy Skin and More
Scientifically proven benefits of purslane weed, including nutrition and how to grow it.
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Purslane Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com Herbal Database
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Is It Safe to Consume This Common Weed?
Although this plant is considered a weed that many try to control, did you know that it can be beneficial to your health? Here's what you need to know.
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SouthernBreeze
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Today is going to be a lazy day for us. Absolutely nothing to do. I did wash another load of laundry this morning, and Cary is working on cleaning up a bit it his workshop. Nothing in the gardens needs to be gathered. No canning to do. More rain on the way and heat indices are still going well over 100 for the foreseeable future. I think the heat and humidity is tiring us both out more than usual.
patriotgal
Veteran Member
We went from no rain to storms and a full week of predicted rain. We are at the painting stage of the remodel so will be painting daily for the rest of the week. Will be visiting Amish farm for garden goods. I have a lot of meat in the freezer that I plan on canning but that will probably be a fall project. With inlaws out of their home it has become another to do on us. Can't sell or improve it (DHS) so pay the bills and keep it maintained. I will be going back to work full time in a month so trying to get as much done as possible. Have mixed feelings about a new career but circumstances dictate necessity.
Taking Friday to take newly graduated (top of class with honors) Army Mechanic to dinner. Love to celebrate the good things.
Have a blessed week.
Taking Friday to take newly graduated (top of class with honors) Army Mechanic to dinner. Love to celebrate the good things.
Have a blessed week.
nomifyle
TB Fanatic
hot but not as hot, that's predicted for the next few days.
Got my regular check up at the VA yesterday. My BP is normal, it was high for awhile although I have never taken meds for it, except one pill of DH's one time, God help me from myself. I told the doctor I had changed my eating habits plus my 12 pound weight loss. Still stuck but as DH says I didn't put it on overnight. Prayerfully I'll have another similiar loss at my next three month check up.
There is an annual watermelon festival going on in this community. I use to go, but its just too hot, so I avoid it. I do have to go through the small village where its going on to get to the church to do the bulletin for Sunday though. I'm going this afternoon.
I've got stuff to do around here so I'd better get going.
Got my regular check up at the VA yesterday. My BP is normal, it was high for awhile although I have never taken meds for it, except one pill of DH's one time, God help me from myself. I told the doctor I had changed my eating habits plus my 12 pound weight loss. Still stuck but as DH says I didn't put it on overnight. Prayerfully I'll have another similiar loss at my next three month check up.
There is an annual watermelon festival going on in this community. I use to go, but its just too hot, so I avoid it. I do have to go through the small village where its going on to get to the church to do the bulletin for Sunday though. I'm going this afternoon.
I've got stuff to do around here so I'd better get going.
Been busy organizing stuff..and monthly paper work and such...we are still too dry year over year...but God is good and we are getting rain enough for the garden and the farmers crops..so we are blessed to not have to water all the time....
The wild blackberries are ripening quickly DH pick a bunch and we had berries and cream..have peaches on the counter getting dead ripe to make a cobbler in a couple of days..Our thornless blackberries are getting huge and starting to get color as are the blueberries...
We are getting cukes, squash,green beans and still a few snow peas...we have lettuce growing in the shade...does great in the shade in the heat...
We had fried battered squash last night when DH first got home from work...was a really hot heat index day and his last job was a riding mower that just stopped in the middle of the people's yard...He was limp when he got home...he is in the hot all day ...but in the sun working is even so much worse..the squash perked him up..and he headed for the garden...not bad for 70.... I'm proud of him...he refuses to quit with things the way things are...
Then later I pan fried chicken had made potato salad, fresh green beans, and I cut up a watermelon during the day so it was icy cold at of the fridge..
We have tomatoes getting large but not turning yet..they are all heirlooms..but worth the wait..we do have fresh from our friend who truck farms..so BLTs are on the menu every week...she is now getting fresh corn..
This weekend we will be starting small pots with seeds for the fall veggies, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach and such...
Soon I will begin canning blackberries looks like a bumper year so far...so I will can what the good Lord gives us and will be greatful for what we receive
The wild blackberries are ripening quickly DH pick a bunch and we had berries and cream..have peaches on the counter getting dead ripe to make a cobbler in a couple of days..Our thornless blackberries are getting huge and starting to get color as are the blueberries...
We are getting cukes, squash,green beans and still a few snow peas...we have lettuce growing in the shade...does great in the shade in the heat...
We had fried battered squash last night when DH first got home from work...was a really hot heat index day and his last job was a riding mower that just stopped in the middle of the people's yard...He was limp when he got home...he is in the hot all day ...but in the sun working is even so much worse..the squash perked him up..and he headed for the garden...not bad for 70.... I'm proud of him...he refuses to quit with things the way things are...
Then later I pan fried chicken had made potato salad, fresh green beans, and I cut up a watermelon during the day so it was icy cold at of the fridge..
We have tomatoes getting large but not turning yet..they are all heirlooms..but worth the wait..we do have fresh from our friend who truck farms..so BLTs are on the menu every week...she is now getting fresh corn..
This weekend we will be starting small pots with seeds for the fall veggies, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach and such...
Soon I will begin canning blackberries looks like a bumper year so far...so I will can what the good Lord gives us and will be greatful for what we receive