Starting Fresh
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420God
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I picked up a few different packages of these ~~~> http://store.mrswagesstore.com/pickles.html
I haven't tried any of the finish product yet so I don't know how they taste but they're cheap and convenient.
mcpurple
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i was gonna try those out once i get payed but im not sure yet.
are you gonna use a crock pot?
a crock pot is what usually makes them nutrient less. a temp of 185 or higher will kill almost anything, and that is the temp every thing usually says to cook it at. once i get a crock pot i might use it but i will be sure to keep it between 160-170
420God
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I'm using a 23qt pressure cooker and not exactly sure of the temps., kinda going buy the instructions and it uses this little rattle thingy. Honestly haven't thought of the nutritional affects till now, thanks for the info +rep.
mcpurple
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i never thought of nutrition either untill i found out most of the stuff i ate that was store bought had pretty much none. ive been learning alot since ive been working on farms.
i never had a taste for veggies untill i started working farms as well, now i like almost all of them. i just had to acquire the taste
420God
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I never really ate anything healthy until just recently, my wife went on a diet to lose some pregnancy weight and she totally changed our eating habits.
With me learning how to grow and having access to the tools/compost we figured to give gardening a go and it's been a learning process ever since.
I like how rewarding it feels to be able to go out and pick fresh fruits and vegetables you've grown yourself, it's a nice accomplishment.
Hemp4Victory
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Literally eating the fruits of your own labour is the most rewarding feeling I know. You know exactly how the food was produced, you know everywhere that it has travelled and you know that it is safe and nutritious to put on your table. I think it makes it taste even better than it normally would knowing that you grew it.
Hemp4Victory
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Recently we had tomato sauce that I simmered on the stove for roughly 5 for 6 hours. The beautiful thing about it (aside from knowing that it was sugar and preservative free) was that the basil, tomato, hot pepper, onion, parsley, zucchini, and the oregano all came from my garden. The only ingredients that weren't fresh from my garden were the salt, pepper and garlic. It was very satisfying and absolutely delicious.
Hemp4Victory
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If only there were many many more people who shared that same dream.
mcpurple
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id like to start a small town of people who want to be like this, self sufficient and sustainable. i think it would make for a great community.
Carne Seca
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It's funny. I spent my entire childhood and early teens living off what we grew and raised. We had our chickens for eggs. A milk cow for milk/butter. Pigs for, well, you know... bacon. We had an acre garden and spent the Autumn months canning, roasting, freezing and drying. The homegrown food, to me, tastes better than what you get at the supermarket. It was a lot of work but well worth it.
PIPBoy2000
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i wanted flowers to i heard their is certain types of flowers that if you plant near your veggies the deter any pests away some how. i dont know what kind they are though.
i was also thinking of getting one of these roll out pads they come pre seeded and all you have to do is roll it out and water. plus it is only 5 bucks
lolz, did you ever get that Flower Power Mat?
mcpurple
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i completely forgot about it. thanks for the reminder though cuz know i might go get one for spring
