Monthly Archives: June 2011

Planting Asparagus

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jerry

Two summers ago a started eating asparagus, this year I decided to plant some.  I ordered 16 crowns from Amazon.com and planted them according to the instructions (more or less).  I don’t know anything about growing asparagus or even if … Continue reading →

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Master Food Preserver

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Jerry

Many of you have heard of the Master Gardner program offered through the state extension services.  I have recently discovered that there also used to be a Master Food Preserver certification course.  I checked with the extension service in my … Continue reading →

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Making Fruit Liqueur

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Jerry

What to do when you have some extra fruit or berries?  Try making your own fruit liqueur.  The general procedure is: Combine 1 lb fruit or berries, 750 ml vodka and 1 cup sugar. Shake gently every day for 2-4 … Continue reading →

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