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Stuff they never tell you
I'm a relative newbie at gardening, although enjoying it. I've bought (too)
many books, and had a couple of relatively successful years growing veggies and such. However, though the books go into a lot of detail on how to grow plants, their soil requirements, etc etc, they don't usually have a lot of info on what to do with the produce (yeah, I know -- "eat it"). I'm thinking of information on what parts of plants are edible (or poisonous), how you process it, how you store it, etc. Is there any online info that concentrates on this aspect of gardening? Or a good book that someone can recommend? |
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"Dennis Edward" wrote:
Is there any online info that concentrates on this aspect of gardening? Or a good book that someone can recommend? Lots and lots. First and foremost, get yourself the latest edition of the "Ball Blue Book." Imagine Ed McMahon saying, "That's amazing, Johynny.... EVERYTHING you could ever want to know about preserving food is in THIS BOOK!" It's either a slender paperback or a big pamphlet... consider it the Holy Writ of food preserving. Beyond that, there's lots of information... plug USDA, canning, freezing, pickling into your favorite search engine and duck. I just got "Wild Fermentation," which has more than anybody needs to know about pickles, kraut and more, with a lot of background on the cultures that invented these things (Who thought burying a bunch of fish in the ground to make sauce was a good idea). I like that sort of stuff. But then, I'm weird. Peace, Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G |
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"Dennis Edward" wrote:
Is there any online info that concentrates on this aspect of gardening? Or a good book that someone can recommend? Lots and lots. First and foremost, get yourself the latest edition of the "Ball Blue Book." Imagine Ed McMahon saying, "That's amazing, Johynny.... EVERYTHING you could ever want to know about preserving food is in THIS BOOK!" It's either a slender paperback or a big pamphlet... consider it the Holy Writ of food preserving. Beyond that, there's lots of information... plug USDA, canning, freezing, pickling into your favorite search engine and duck. I just got "Wild Fermentation," which has more than anybody needs to know about pickles, kraut and more, with a lot of background on the cultures that invented these things (Who thought burying a bunch of fish in the ground to make sauce was a good idea). I like that sort of stuff. But then, I'm weird. Peace, Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G |
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"Dennis Edward" wrote:
I'm a relative newbie at gardening, although enjoying it. I've bought (too) many books, and had a couple of relatively successful years growing veggies and such. However, though the books go into a lot of detail on how to grow plants, their soil requirements, etc etc, they don't usually have a lot of info on what to do with the produce (yeah, I know -- "eat it"). I'm thinking of information on what parts of plants are edible (or poisonous), how you process it, how you store it, etc. Is there any online info that concentrates on this aspect of gardening? Or a good book that someone can recommend? 'Putting Food By' - I have a 1970's [bought in '73'] copy kicking around someplace & I still look at it once in a while. It covers freezing, canning, drying, making jams & preserves--- and what fruits/veggies are best suited for each. Hopefully there is a newer version out there-- but if not, you can probably find some copies on bookfinder.com. Jim |
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"Dennis Edward" wrote:
I'm a relative newbie at gardening, although enjoying it. I've bought (too) many books, and had a couple of relatively successful years growing veggies and such. However, though the books go into a lot of detail on how to grow plants, their soil requirements, etc etc, they don't usually have a lot of info on what to do with the produce (yeah, I know -- "eat it"). I'm thinking of information on what parts of plants are edible (or poisonous), how you process it, how you store it, etc. Is there any online info that concentrates on this aspect of gardening? Or a good book that someone can recommend? Go to the web site of the National Center For Home Food Preservation. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/ There is enough information there to get you well on your way to being an expert in the field of safe and responsible home food preservation. Ross, Southern Ontario, Canada. New AgCanada Zone 5b 43º17.446' North 80º13.472' West To email, remove the obvious from my address. |
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"Gary Woods" wrote in message
... .... I just got "Wild Fermentation," which has more than anybody needs to know about pickles, kraut and more, with a lot of background on the cultures that invented these things (Who thought burying a bunch of fish in the ground to make sauce was a good idea). I like that sort of stuff. But then, I'm weird. Sounds like a new way to make lutefisk . Not that I would ever like to make it. Or smell it. Olin |
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On 11/27/04 9:23 AM, in article lK2qd.363134$nl.291275@pd7tw3no, "Dennis
Edward" wrote: I'm a relative newbie at gardening, although enjoying it. I've bought (too) many books, and had a couple of relatively successful years growing veggies and such. However, though the books go into a lot of detail on how to grow plants, their soil requirements, etc etc, they don't usually have a lot of info on what to do with the produce (yeah, I know -- "eat it"). I'm thinking of information on what parts of plants are edible (or poisonous), how you process it, how you store it, etc. Is there any online info that concentrates on this aspect of gardening? Or a good book that someone can recommend? My first question: What vegetables have you grown? I'm dying to know! My second question: Do you have a freezer? If so, the manual that comes with it will tell you how to freeze your extra vegetables. My first suggestion: You may want to checkout a 'cooking' newsgroup...alt.cooking-chat for example. My first editorial: (off topic, sorry, but as you are relatively new, I feel you may find this helpful for the long haul). Many books will encourage the use of chemical fertilizers....chemical fertilizers don't nourish the soil or feed worms...a chemical fertilizer feeds the plants and that is all. Feed your worms (compost) and the soil becomes sustainable all on its own and less waste goes to landfills. Bill PS: Isn't gardening fun! I love growing vegetables and I compost everything in sight...well not quite, but I want to! |
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On 11/27/04 9:23 AM, in article lK2qd.363134$nl.291275@pd7tw3no, "Dennis
Edward" wrote: I'm a relative newbie at gardening, although enjoying it. I've bought (too) many books, and had a couple of relatively successful years growing veggies and such. However, though the books go into a lot of detail on how to grow plants, their soil requirements, etc etc, they don't usually have a lot of info on what to do with the produce (yeah, I know -- "eat it"). I'm thinking of information on what parts of plants are edible (or poisonous), how you process it, how you store it, etc. Is there any online info that concentrates on this aspect of gardening? Or a good book that someone can recommend? My first question: What vegetables have you grown? I'm dying to know! My second question: Do you have a freezer? If so, the manual that comes with it will tell you how to freeze your extra vegetables. My first suggestion: You may want to checkout a 'cooking' newsgroup...alt.cooking-chat for example. My first editorial: (off topic, sorry, but as you are relatively new, I feel you may find this helpful for the long haul). Many books will encourage the use of chemical fertilizers....chemical fertilizers don't nourish the soil or feed worms...a chemical fertilizer feeds the plants and that is all. Feed your worms (compost) and the soil becomes sustainable all on its own and less waste goes to landfills. Bill PS: Isn't gardening fun! I love growing vegetables and I compost everything in sight...well not quite, but I want to! |
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Here's a few links:
http://www.homecanning.com/ http://www.wannalearn.com/Home_and_G...inner_Cooking/ http://southernfood.about.com/od/canning/ http://www.greenfingers.com/gardenma...subcategory=72 http://www.weblife.org/canning.html http://www.mountain-breeze.com/kitchen/canning/ Atleast you knew enough to ask. I wish someone had told me about the 'time share escort service' when I went to Cancun. |
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Here's a few links:
http://www.homecanning.com/ http://www.wannalearn.com/Home_and_G...inner_Cooking/ http://southernfood.about.com/od/canning/ http://www.greenfingers.com/gardenma...subcategory=72 http://www.weblife.org/canning.html http://www.mountain-breeze.com/kitchen/canning/ Atleast you knew enough to ask. I wish someone had told me about the 'time share escort service' when I went to Cancun. |
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"omi" wrote:
"Gary Woods" wrote in message .. . .... I just got "Wild Fermentation," which has more than anybody needs to know about pickles, kraut and more, with a lot of background on the cultures that invented these things (Who thought burying a bunch of fish in the ground to make sauce was a good idea). I like that sort of stuff. But then, I'm weird. Sounds like a new way to make lutefisk . Not that I would ever like to make it. Or smell it. I want Gary to expand on the recipe a bit. It reminds me of the buried casks of anchovies all Quang Nam province in Vietnam that were fermenting to make Nuoc mam. I think they were just layers of fish and salt-- buried to keep the temp more or less steady- and turning into an unforgettable condiment in a few months. [I happen to like it. It doesn't seem to be agree with most westerners.] Jim |
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"omi" wrote:
"Gary Woods" wrote in message .. . .... I just got "Wild Fermentation," which has more than anybody needs to know about pickles, kraut and more, with a lot of background on the cultures that invented these things (Who thought burying a bunch of fish in the ground to make sauce was a good idea). I like that sort of stuff. But then, I'm weird. Sounds like a new way to make lutefisk . Not that I would ever like to make it. Or smell it. I want Gary to expand on the recipe a bit. It reminds me of the buried casks of anchovies all Quang Nam province in Vietnam that were fermenting to make Nuoc mam. I think they were just layers of fish and salt-- buried to keep the temp more or less steady- and turning into an unforgettable condiment in a few months. [I happen to like it. It doesn't seem to be agree with most westerners.] Jim |
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"bill" wrote in message
... On 11/27/04 9:23 AM, in article lK2qd.363134$nl.291275@pd7tw3no, "Dennis Edward" wrote: My first question: What vegetables have you grown? I'm dying to know! My second question: Do you have a freezer? If so, the manual that comes with it will tell you how to freeze your extra vegetables. My first suggestion: You may want to checkout a 'cooking' newsgroup...alt.cooking-chat for example. My first editorial: (off topic, sorry, but as you are relatively new, I feel you may find this helpful for the long haul). Many books will encourage the use of chemical fertilizers....chemical fertilizers don't nourish the soil or feed worms...a chemical fertilizer feeds the plants and that is all. Feed So far, what I've found is that I get far more compostable material than I can keep up with, so I don't see a lot of need for chemical fertilizers. Last year I grew tomatoes (does anyone not?), peppers, carrots, onions, turnips, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and pumpkins. Some did very well, some not so good. I didn't really have the time to plan and organize very well, because I'm also renovating the house. Turnips were bitter, because I grew them in hot weather. Cole crops |
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"bill" wrote in message
... On 11/27/04 9:23 AM, in article lK2qd.363134$nl.291275@pd7tw3no, "Dennis Edward" wrote: My first question: What vegetables have you grown? I'm dying to know! My second question: Do you have a freezer? If so, the manual that comes with it will tell you how to freeze your extra vegetables. My first suggestion: You may want to checkout a 'cooking' newsgroup...alt.cooking-chat for example. My first editorial: (off topic, sorry, but as you are relatively new, I feel you may find this helpful for the long haul). Many books will encourage the use of chemical fertilizers....chemical fertilizers don't nourish the soil or feed worms...a chemical fertilizer feeds the plants and that is all. Feed So far, what I've found is that I get far more compostable material than I can keep up with, so I don't see a lot of need for chemical fertilizers. Last year I grew tomatoes (does anyone not?), peppers, carrots, onions, turnips, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and pumpkins. Some did very well, some not so good. I didn't really have the time to plan and organize very well, because I'm also renovating the house. Turnips were bitter, because I grew them in hot weather. Cole crops |
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"bill" wrote in message
... On 11/27/04 9:23 AM, in article lK2qd.363134$nl.291275@pd7tw3no, "Dennis Edward" wrote: My first question: What vegetables have you grown? I'm dying to know! My second question: Do you have a freezer? If so, the manual that comes with it will tell you how to freeze your extra vegetables. My first suggestion: You may want to checkout a 'cooking' newsgroup...alt.cooking-chat for example. My first editorial: (off topic, sorry, but as you are relatively new, I feel you may find this helpful for the long haul). Many books will encourage the use of chemical fertilizers....chemical fertilizers don't nourish the soil or feed worms...a chemical fertilizer feeds the plants and that is all. Feed So far, what I've found is that I get far more compostable material than I can keep up with, so I don't see a lot of need for chemical fertilizers. Last year I grew tomatoes (does anyone not?), peppers, carrots, onions, turnips, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, and pumpkins. Some did very well, some not so good. I didn't really have the time to plan and organize very well, because I'm also renovating the house. Turnips were bitter, because I grew them in hot weather. Cole crops |
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