August 2013
Keeping Carrots Fresh and Crisp
08/29/2013 07:52 AM Filed in: Preserving | Carrots
The best way to keep fresh carrots fresh is, supposedly, in a bowl of cold water: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-do-i-keep-my-carrots-crisp-122165
I put two of our heirloom carrots in a bowl of cold water and put the bowl in the refrigerator. We’ll check the freshness next week!
I put two of our heirloom carrots in a bowl of cold water and put the bowl in the refrigerator. We’ll check the freshness next week!
Sunflowers in the Morning
Sun[flower]rise in Oak Hill, VA
Of course, you realize...
The vermin have returned!
Even though I buried 1/4” hardware cloth 18” BELOW GRADE, the voles are back.
Protecting the sweet potatoes (and everything else) means we need a 4-pronged approach:
Funny, we haven’t seen our usual horde of deer this morning, either.
Even though I buried 1/4” hardware cloth 18” BELOW GRADE, the voles are back.
Protecting the sweet potatoes (and everything else) means we need a 4-pronged approach:
- Coyote Urine - dispensers hung on 4’ T-posts in each corner, while trying VERY hard not to inhale
- Vibrator Sticks - 2 sonic vibrators buried on the forest side of the garden
- Sticky pads - 2 traps placed under the foliage on the runs from the hole to the tomatoes
- Tasty Pellets - a few teaspoons down the hole, and along the edges of the garden
Funny, we haven’t seen our usual horde of deer this morning, either.
Harvest Stats
08/24/2013 05:46 PM Filed in: Garden | Statistics
Harvest since 20130810
Total since 20130810: 93.59 lb
Total YTD: 169.19 lb
VegetableBeansBeets Bell Pepper Carrots Corn Cucumbers Eggplant Jalapeños Okra Squash Tomatoes Turnips | Metric1,422 g404 g 80 g 292 g 500 g 14,350 g 278 g 528 g 392 g 10,424 g 13,518 g 270 g | English3.13 lb0.89 lb 0.18 lb 0.64 lb 1.10 lb 31.64 lb 0.61 lb 1.16 lb 0.86 lb 22.98 lb 29.80 lb 0.60 lb |
Total since 20130810: 93.59 lb
Total YTD: 169.19 lb
Monday in the Garden
08/19/2013 07:30 PM Filed in: Garden
We finally made it back down to the garden - the cucumbers continue to pop like firecrackers, tomatoes are turning red (and yellow and purple), and there was a hummingbird (!) checking out the plants!
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Stealth Pumpkin
08/19/2013 07:25 PM Filed in: Garden
Guess the final weight, win some seeds!
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Lowes Was Here
08/15/2013 09:33 AM Filed in: Projects
The supplies for the next round of projects have arrived. Read More...
Harvest Stats
08/11/2013 07:46 AM Filed in: Garden | Statistics
20130810
Total today: 19.0 lb
Total YTD: 75.6 lb
VegetableBasilCarrots Beets Tomato Jalapeño Zucchini Beans Okra Cucumber | Metric1751 g207 g 257 g 178 g 73 g 2000 g 213 g 116 g 3808 g | English4 lb 0 oz7.3 oz 9.1 oz 6.3 oz 2.6 oz 4 lb 6.6 oz 7.6 oz 4.1 oz 8 lb 5.7 oz |
Total today: 19.0 lb
Total YTD: 75.6 lb
Garden Washout Area
08/09/2013 06:48 PM Filed in: Garden
The hose bib / washout area - before
The hose bib / washout area - after
The hose bib / washout area - after
Deep Fried Catfish Recipe
08/06/2013 06:24 AM Filed in: Food
Ingredients
4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
Dredge
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
Batter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 (12-ounce) bottle amber beer
1 lemon, juiced
Directions
Preheat a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
Cut the catfish fillets in half lengthwise to make 2 strips. If desired, cut into bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl add the salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Season the fillets with the salt mixture.
In a large bowl, add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and cayenne and whisk to combine. Whisk in the beer, being sure to remove any lumps.
Dip each strip in the beer batter and SLOWLY add to the fryer, a few at a time, moving them around so they don't stick. Fry until brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the fryer to a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining fillets and season the fish with lemon juice.
Modified from http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aaron-mccargo-jr/big-daddys-deep-fried-catfish-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
Landscaping Outside the Workshop
08/05/2013 07:13 AM Filed in: Projects
This weekend, we finished landscaping outside the workshop. 6x6 landscape timbers, stone dust, landscaping fabric, and 22 bags of red lava rock. Where did they find a red volcano?
Before
After
Before
After
Garden Pics
08/04/2013 07:24 AM Filed in: Garden
Pollinating a Cucumber Flower
Okra Blossom
Soon to be Corn!
The harvest - Cucumbers, squash, beets, pole beans, okra.
Okra Blossom
Soon to be Corn!
The harvest - Cucumbers, squash, beets, pole beans, okra.