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Continue reading →: Clothespin Plant Markers
Last year, I made some plant markers from willow sticks. They are fantastic for outside, but a little too big for small seedlings. So this year, I decided to go with clothespins. They are cheap and easy, and way more convenient for the seedlings. Plus, I can clip them onto…
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Continue reading →: March 9/2014 Garden update
I am struggling with how I will update on the garden progress this year. Videos may be an option, once I get a new computer. I’m also considering updating in groups… all the peppers one day, all the tomatoes another day… But I’m not sure. Progress is so fast in…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough – DAY 7 & 8
We are finally ready to start using the starter! See that liquid and those frothy bubbles on the surface (maybe?)… And that sour smell your yeast colony is emitting… That means we are ready. Dump your starter into a bowl, and feed it… 1 cup flour, 1 cup warm water……
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Continue reading →: Sourdough – DAY 6 (and beyond)
Quick post… Ready? My starter is ready to use! And I have actually started on the road to having a loaf of bread… BUT I wanted to put that all together in one post. So today we are talking long-term starter storage. Now that we have a happy, productive yeast…
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Continue reading →: Sourdough – DAY 5
I am sure this would be ready by now if it was warmer. I made the last one in the summer, not when temperatures here are hitting -47 C with the windchill… However… We are getting closer. I know that is a terrible picture, but it is the best I…
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