Mary Mary quite contrary did your GARDEN grow ? Mine was a failure how was yours????

[Byron wilkins]

     After having many successful gardens, this year was a flop. I knew it was the last time I could practice my skills before the next garden after the pole shift  that would have to feed my family for a year. The rain made the leaves yellow and wilt. I moved most to the porch out of the rain and the peppers and tomatoes did well. My neighbors failed too. We got a late start with the winter hanging on. Germination of the seeds was poor for some reason, even with Heirloom seeds. Many on this site have mentioned having problems. How did you guys do ??

[Byron wilkins]

We will be drying apples for a long time. were saving a lot for the deer this winter.

[Cheryl Nelson]

A lot burned, even in the shade.  My 'maters were small (but flavorful) and there weren't many survivors.

[Rosemary S]

Blueberries and cherries dry better if they are cut in half. Blackberry seem to dry funny. I have not dryed onions yet because I have read that they smell quite strong when they dry.

[Joan C.]

Will do, Pat.

[pat staley]

Joan, I have dried corn,peppers,bananas,but have not tried the fruit. Let us know how it turns out. I may give it a try.

[Joan C.]

We are going to be picking some apples and pears tomorrow and will give the dehydrating a shot.  Thanks again!

[Joan C.]

Thanks, Pan!  I knew it was as simply as that. 

[Byron wilkins]

Joan  its on the net somewhere

[Joan C.]

Thats cool, Byron . . . something I want to learn how to do.  We have fruit trees here as well - peaches, apples, pear and cherry.  and one blackberry bush.  Also want to learn how to dry these as well.

[Byron wilkins]

We planted lots of Herbs they did very well and they are dried and put away.Thanks to my soulmate.