tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179669532024-03-13T13:56:08.609-07:00Paul & Angela's FamilyOur family adventures and simply fun moments will be chronicled here, though much of it will likely feature Judah and Rebekah as they encounter the world around them.Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-7770296477739064682012-02-19T11:14:00.007-08:002012-02-19T11:34:03.343-08:00Gluten Free Zucchini Bread<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JvKY2fL2tblA6JExm_mkxR9iBsqp0NQUbU36rpkFgPrH-g-UX9vqa-XrT0Z-SbDevzlBL5SdB3-ACaw8r8OwdqpGBwI4CHJ5sqsf-6S5Lf4Jo0wuE776wtXFb-h1sODmXm-1/s1600/Photo+Feb+19%252C+9+52+02+AM.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710929958720024594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8JvKY2fL2tblA6JExm_mkxR9iBsqp0NQUbU36rpkFgPrH-g-UX9vqa-XrT0Z-SbDevzlBL5SdB3-ACaw8r8OwdqpGBwI4CHJ5sqsf-6S5Lf4Jo0wuE776wtXFb-h1sODmXm-1/s200/Photo+Feb+19%252C+9+52+02+AM.jpg" /></a>2 C sugar<br />3 eggs<br />1 C vegetable oil<br />2 C zucchini, grated/shredded<br />3 t vanilla<br />3 C gluten free flour (see below for gluten free flour mixture)<br />1 t baking soda<br />3 t cinnamon<br />1 t salt<br /><br /><br />Mix first five ingredients in one bowl. Mix last four ingredients in another bowl. Add the two mixes together. Pour into two greased loaf pans. Bake 350˚ for 45 minutes. Bread is done when toothpick comes out clean.<br /><br /><br />Yield: 16 servings (8 per loaf)<br />Nutritional Information<br />Calories: 231 Total Fat: 11.6g Cholesterol: 26mg Sodium: 165mg Total Carbs: 29.6g Protein: 2.9g<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><u><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff9900;">For Gluten Free Flour I use the following mixture.</span></u></strong><br />2 C white rice flour<br />2/3 C potato starch flour<br />1/3 C tapioca flourPaul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-13555247984461151232012-01-22T16:50:00.001-08:002012-01-22T17:28:09.436-08:00Gluten Free Pizza<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguXl626bwn4dTcDNWRheONfd4-vg1cb-XKPi8wtBomXimx2QeL1bqg1CCxber8FjJ2g9VlmWPPdA6a7rSb3XR5w46ZDtipHWXdMZspkBS1r4FlZNSThwI4iylSH_cJpxGuatBe/s1600/Photo+Jan+22%252C+7+40+09+PM.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguXl626bwn4dTcDNWRheONfd4-vg1cb-XKPi8wtBomXimx2QeL1bqg1CCxber8FjJ2g9VlmWPPdA6a7rSb3XR5w46ZDtipHWXdMZspkBS1r4FlZNSThwI4iylSH_cJpxGuatBe/s200/Photo+Jan+22%252C+7+40+09+PM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700632451667673026" border="0" /></a><br />Yea!! I finally found a gluten free flour recipe that I can find ingredients locally and makes a great pizza. Had my first pizza (sickness free) in many long months. Now I'll try this flour for other recipes and see if it works for them as well.<br /><br />Side Note: this GF flour recipe does NOT work for chicken and dumplings so don't try it. :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gluten Free Flour Mix</span><br />2 C white rice flour<br />⅔ C potato starch flour<br />⅓ C tapioca flour<br /><br />Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Great for pizzas!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pizza Dough</span><br />2 C flour<br />½ C Gluten Free Cornmeal<br />1 t sugar<br />1 t salt<br />1 t Italian Seasoning<br /> 2 ¼ t or 1 package yeast (rapid rise)<br />1 C hot water<br />2 T oil<br /><br />Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and italian seasoning in a bowl. Add yeast to hot water (105-110 degrees, which is hot tap water) and let sit about 3 minutes. Add to flour mix and combine into a ball. Add oil and knead til combined. Let it set in bowl for 20 minutes covered with a cloth in a warm place if available to help yeast. Stretch onto greased baking sheet or onto an ungreased pizza stone (place pizza stone in oven when you turn it on). Bake 450 for 5 – 10 minutes (baking sheet 5 min, stone is 10). If you do more than 1 pizza at a time then it could take longer. Add pizza sauce and toppings. Bake 5-10 minutes more or until cheese is melted and crust is turning brown.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pizza Sauce</span><br />12oz tomato paste<br />1 t crushed red pepper<br />1 t oregano<br />1 t basil<br />1 t Italian seasonings<br />1 t onion powder<br />1 t garlic powder<br />3 T brown sugar<br />3 T parmesan cheese<br /><br />Mix 1 can of water with tomato paste. Heat at medium temperature and add all remaining ingredients. Stir til heated and mixed then turn temperature back to low for about 5 minutes or until all ingredients are blended. Taste and add more ingredients if needed.<br /><br />Yield: 2 pizzas<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;"></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;"></span></p> <span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SAfont-family:";font-size:14.0pt;" ></span>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-17745137320434070972011-09-25T17:44:00.000-07:002011-09-25T17:50:57.865-07:00Lessons from 2011 Gardening - Part 2Pest Control<br />As with any year it’s important to record your pests and how you handled them. This year we had 2 main kinds 1)Japanese beetles and 2) yellow jackets.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Japanese Beetles</span></strong> – Last year we had beetles bad and almost lost all my fruit trees so I didn’t bother to research or plan for beetles this year since I heard they are an every OTHER year pest. Not true at all. We had more beetles this year than any other year. Turns out we will need to treat our yard to kill the babies as worms. Beetles LOVE grapes, raspberries, blackberries, peppers and okra all of which I grow. After half of a summer looking we have a nice little home remedy for the darned beetles. Pots of chives and cat nip/mint placed threw out my garden. We had tried multiple natural sprays involving pepper which would work for a day or 2 but not much more. Storms, water, dew all of that knocks the sprays off the plant. When you grow as much fruit as I do that’s a lot of spraying and a lot of hours. I bet I did 1hr a day for a week before I gave up for solution #2.<br /><br />Now some might ask why not use chemicals? Good question. Most fruit have delicate skin and crevices like raspberries and blackberries. You cannot get chemicals out of those areas. The delicate skin will absorb the chemicals and become part of the fruit you eat. I will never advocate putting chemicals on any fruit. Better to lose the crop and find a natural solution than to put chemicals into what will become your body.<br /><br />We did find out that we caused a portion of the beetle infestation. We plant marigolds to prevent deer and aphids out of our garden and they got out of control. Almost EVERY box has a perimeter of marigolds. Now 80% of garden pests HATE that smell but there’s 1 bug that it’s their favorite scent and that’s beetles. With all the rain we had this summer our marigolds grew as tall as some plants which turned out to be a bad thing. They brought in the beetles and our pest #2 yellow jackets.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffff00;">Yellow jackets</span> </strong>might not seem like a pest but they are. They are extremely territorial and nested in one of my beds beside my cantaloupe and the overgrown marigolds. They had their main 2 food sources there and weren’t leaving. I managed to save one cantaloupe but they devoured the others and chased anyone that came near the bed. That meant I lost 32ft of great planting soil. I had no choice but to wait it out and start pulling marigolds. Once the cantaloupe season was over they left on their own and took my cantaloupe with them.<br /><br />The only other pests we had this year were birds that ate ALL of my grapes. Right before Hurricane Irene the grapes were nice but not quite ready; they needed about another week or two before they were finished. The very weekend after Irene the grapes were all gone. Lesson learned: net the grapes prior to them getting ripe. We really didn’t think our crop that was in it’s 2nd year was big enough to worry about birds but we were wrong.Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-49355920252179857112011-09-18T12:31:00.000-07:002011-09-25T17:50:14.438-07:00Lessons from 2011 Garden - Part 1At the end of each gardening season it’s a good idea to write notes as to what worked, what didn’t and what changes you would make for the following year. This year we tried several new crops of which some worked and some didn’t. <br />Two of our new crops were onions and garlic. Both plants start out as a bulb that you plant into the ground but not too deep. Our onions did amazing. I had more onions than I knew what to do with but our garlic bombed. <br /><br /> The thing to remember about onions is to not plant them too deep. The ones that were more on the shallow side did better. <br /><br /> You can tell an onion is ready when it starts to rise up out of the ground. But they also last in the ground where you can only pull up what is needed for dinner. Try to pull up every other bulb allowing those that remain in the ground more growing space. By pulling every other onion the ones on either side expand in size and keep growing. I left my onions in the ground for 2 months only pulling what I needed for that night’s meal. Finally I took a day and harvested the rest. <br />If you are freezing onions all you need to do is cut them in half and freeze in a freezer safe container.<br /><br /> Our garlic didn’t do so well this year. We planted garlic in a bed where we were going to put our peppers later in the season but sometimes things don’t go as planned. Shortly after we put in the garlic we began to see green leaf lettuce sprouts everywhere. The lettuce ended up covering all 32ft of the bed equaling hundreds of salads and choking out all garlic. <br /><br /> Another new addition to our garden was peanuts. I’ve wanted to grow peanuts for about 2 years but since I don’t know anyone who has done it I have chickened out. Not this year. Turns out peanuts are very easy and bountiful. Peanuts can’t be harvested until October but what I have right now will equal a lot. The peanut plant itself looks like a regular plant with beautiful yellow blooms. The plant will shoot up and out producing pegs (small strands) which attaches to the ground and grows a peanut pod in the soil. Once I harvest them I’ll need to let them dry out. We can’t decide if we will roast them and eat them or make peanut butter. I have a feeling the kids want to eat and not wait for peanut butter.<br /><br /> The last new crop/fruit we took on is a fig tree. Finally I got my fig tree I’ve wanted for year. Our tree started in a nursery so we’ve ended up with 2 rounds of figs but not enough to make fig preserves or fig cookies/newtons. Still if you buy shortbread and eat the figs together you’d think they were fig newtons.Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-56631892827649805532011-07-02T13:24:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:46:53.236-07:00Recipe: Blueberry CrispThis recipe is a family favorite when the blueberries come in. It's fast and easy what's not to like?<br /><br />3 C blueberries<br />21 oz of blueberry pie filling<br />⅔ C flour<br />⅔ C brown sugar<br />½ C quick cooking oats<br />½ t cinnamon<br />½ C mayo <br /><br />In 8x8 dish arrange blueberries and pie filling. Mix flour, sugar, oats and cinnamon. Stir in mayo. Using fingers gently squeeze dough to form crumbs. Sprinkle crumbs over blueberries. Bake 30 min at 375˚ until topping is golden. <br /><br />Yield: 8 servingsPaul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-42379182019744876682011-06-24T16:30:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:42:48.873-07:00Growing Lettuce in North Carolina<span style="color:#8cdfff"><strong>Months to Grow</strong><br /></span>Contrary to popular belief you can grow lettuce 10 months out of the year. The only time I have found that I can't grow lettuce is during the frost months (December and January). Any lettuce still alive will die.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#8cdfff">Types to Grow</span></strong><br />I grow Romaine, Green Leaf and Spinach. Makes a wonderful salad.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#8cdfff">How to Start<br /></span></strong>Turns out that lettuce is extremely easy to start from seed. The only variety I can't find in seed is the multi- red and green leaf combined in 1 plant. Everything else I start from seed.<br /><br /><span style="color:#8cdfff"><strong>How to Grow<br /></strong></span>Plant seeds in rows not buried too deep. Water rows as soon as planted. Some say to wet the seeds prior to planting to spead up the sprouting process. I plant seeds in moist soil. Seeds will sprout within a week. Now only plant 1/2 to 1 row for each kind. These rows produce a whole lot which is more than a family of four can eat in 1 week. Wait at least 2-3 weeks prior to eating off the new plants. I wait until they are over 12 inches which is at least a few rows. Plant more rows every 3-4 weeks.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#8cdfff">How to Pick<br /></span></strong>You should pull leaves off of your plants from the bottom. Leaves grow in rows. Pulling the lower rows allows for new growth to come from the top and middle.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#8cdfff">Pests</span></strong><br />The only pest I'm aware of that does damage is a fuzzy cute looking worm/catepillar. The worm appears harmless, oh but it's not. What it does is eat into the stem and then will eat down to the soil, travel to the next plant and eat up into it as well. All that takes less than 2 days so watch your garden carefully. I lost 2 plants before I figured this out. Gross at it sounds (and smells) I dug down through the plant into the soil and tracked it to the next plant which it was somewhere in and yanked out the whole plant. Thus will remove the worm inside the plant.<br /><br />Now I use marigolds throughout my garden as a natural pest control so there might be other pests you'll have if you don't have marigolds I just don't know about them.<br /><br />Below are beautiful pictures of lettuce in varying stages. The first four are lettuce in different stages. Pictures 5 and 6 show worm damage to lettuce plant. Oh yes don't be surprised to see lettuce pop up in various places - it reseeds itself easily.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVN_7wOgNVUR2KbS9_h0ajFwRiJdR0_hgMTH6PPGAfkNr6ehWWKE-NMa7ZnaDjBOlmhrkA9MpQlzlXkRbclSYY5tQoCSyNAQmh7s-HgYvP4iSRi2N-coWZ9l6xQXv5g3gsdlC-/s1600/IMG_8811.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621947216139799426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVN_7wOgNVUR2KbS9_h0ajFwRiJdR0_hgMTH6PPGAfkNr6ehWWKE-NMa7ZnaDjBOlmhrkA9MpQlzlXkRbclSYY5tQoCSyNAQmh7s-HgYvP4iSRi2N-coWZ9l6xQXv5g3gsdlC-/s200/IMG_8811.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJmF7zkSUCNDB2pPoxaDzxs0UME5s9AH5kiTrz6SdU6EGuQCUywaWbED4b0zXJx-c-n4AEW0i85oithumi4sLuFWw5M5W12c-SXo9n1yytKiZZJ-ZvXDFDMsyMzhv9a1VWh_x/s1600/IMG_8813.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621947221732020562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqJmF7zkSUCNDB2pPoxaDzxs0UME5s9AH5kiTrz6SdU6EGuQCUywaWbED4b0zXJx-c-n4AEW0i85oithumi4sLuFWw5M5W12c-SXo9n1yytKiZZJ-ZvXDFDMsyMzhv9a1VWh_x/s200/IMG_8813.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYvZ2FYHuNJUC8Ixjg4ad289njTV7VQ3xyeYkO90zZThUzFJpOqjRVOeaA7Vwoh0gM7IlrwchWD5Y9m2Rhc1QhP271ZWnxzlcxzcMwvXyytvCoQHg04C4_qwjqgmjreK-BP3U/s1600/Box+2.+5.22.11.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621947230717523394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYvZ2FYHuNJUC8Ixjg4ad289njTV7VQ3xyeYkO90zZThUzFJpOqjRVOeaA7Vwoh0gM7IlrwchWD5Y9m2Rhc1QhP271ZWnxzlcxzcMwvXyytvCoQHg04C4_qwjqgmjreK-BP3U/s200/Box+2.+5.22.11.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIT_eu3d9IpfU755TYRUxfTu0iXDYUV-BKttKjRqwBMC0i1CYe5WNwPRTHQYRo-WcuqRso2cR5chvIJS4I7inZqEoHWKOXPaXqZLk__2PEVqD0W9lAvM8bAZsAcN4kF78WX0Wr/s1600/Box+2.+5.22.11.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621950165253036626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIT_eu3d9IpfU755TYRUxfTu0iXDYUV-BKttKjRqwBMC0i1CYe5WNwPRTHQYRo-WcuqRso2cR5chvIJS4I7inZqEoHWKOXPaXqZLk__2PEVqD0W9lAvM8bAZsAcN4kF78WX0Wr/s200/Box+2.+5.22.11.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWm2465JEoGJtj8smEYN5yc27mJfftvnAKVHq9bXNHh8TIQWyC7CUUQczz0DU_rVr-Z7ZBrtPsylUYPJv399TltMxlossREnwh2PSbU3lWW1K6vaRbXs232B5cqYJJ5VEoYC9k/s1600/IMG_0073.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621950156337436098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWm2465JEoGJtj8smEYN5yc27mJfftvnAKVHq9bXNHh8TIQWyC7CUUQczz0DU_rVr-Z7ZBrtPsylUYPJv399TltMxlossREnwh2PSbU3lWW1K6vaRbXs232B5cqYJJ5VEoYC9k/s200/IMG_0073.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIFbCbZAP2UvMYRvf7yg2xSZoAR3-2A7V1AZ0GEfGIbCN73o5QFNPU9ri1pJOzSk0COqgKJ5pyOPUmK7n9G8wxU1addtPPyxFb7PVDzaDIJ30_oLLqv-vtyfPYhVMAU5U-Jc0z/s1600/IMG_0074.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621950173667506258" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIFbCbZAP2UvMYRvf7yg2xSZoAR3-2A7V1AZ0GEfGIbCN73o5QFNPU9ri1pJOzSk0COqgKJ5pyOPUmK7n9G8wxU1addtPPyxFb7PVDzaDIJ30_oLLqv-vtyfPYhVMAU5U-Jc0z/s200/IMG_0074.JPG" border="0" /></a>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-89121331092836560112011-03-21T18:58:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:47:30.311-07:00Blackberry Lesson<div>A few years ago we tried our hand at blackberries. We read about the 3 main types and had no clue what that would look like in our area. We chose the trailing version because it was the middle ground. Now 1-2 years later we produce more than we can eat, unless I make blackberry freezer jam. Here's one of the main things we've learned.</div><br /><div>Prune the plants during the dead season. Yes you'll find information that tells you to prune the stalks that produced berries leaving the newer ones to produce the following year but there's no research we found telling someone how to prune the NEW shoots. The new shoots will be the ones producing berries the following year. Below are pictures of our current plants. 1 shows a plant that was not pruned as a new shoot thus drastically produces less fruit. The other shows the plant that was pruned thus produces 3x the fruit. How does one prune the new shoot? Well as the leaves die all you need to do is bend them in the opposite direction until they fall off. If the leaf isn't dead it won't bend. Bending it will snap the old leaf thus allowing a new shoot to replace it.</div><br />Now why did we try this? Well as a plant grower I learned that pruning dead leaves produces new growth so I thought let's try it with blackberries and see what happens. Amazing results. The plants are drastically different and I wish I could get them to produce the same but I can't. 1 is definitely greater than another and the ONLY difference is the pruning. Pictures are the proof.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YsIkVO9Hi-Ob6SEPQXthxahl7O9MX3QlkesMQPGE9UBBrr_qLGrKQTOMbYXol2H5Cr2f8QIJoba58EQLB-voks9FcDXHf6Iyu-au7yXwMFVcsMb3zdCjV_SqjNzmtmNiQRDZ/s1600/IMG_8494.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586721323447450178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YsIkVO9Hi-Ob6SEPQXthxahl7O9MX3QlkesMQPGE9UBBrr_qLGrKQTOMbYXol2H5Cr2f8QIJoba58EQLB-voks9FcDXHf6Iyu-au7yXwMFVcsMb3zdCjV_SqjNzmtmNiQRDZ/s200/IMG_8494.JPG" border="0" /></a> This picture is of the plant that WASN'T pruned as a new shoot. Just 1 stick and 6 off shoots.</div><div><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5B7IUXGs5t4znLgOF81Ew3JdAEpTBkMF0cxRJYFp21lHoopJMPq54ZwkBdJ5gQmgDDnVE4T0sFvofIHblAzvVmn7xWJvq1pyzLXLBaqnrkxAelW4MdPO_MtmiUsZpOZBYAth/s1600/IMG_8495.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586721718955773794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN5B7IUXGs5t4znLgOF81Ew3JdAEpTBkMF0cxRJYFp21lHoopJMPq54ZwkBdJ5gQmgDDnVE4T0sFvofIHblAzvVmn7xWJvq1pyzLXLBaqnrkxAelW4MdPO_MtmiUsZpOZBYAth/s200/IMG_8495.JPG" border="0" /></a>This plant was pruned as a new shoot and now it's outgrown the area we planted it in. </div><div><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6RAfnhgcuj5fFyjMOhExhwuzqJFl2stcGxX3-dXb5ABsByJrS4p0r8arC58on4oXZmBUlrCAeKSX5FmQLPNScnUQ80kvxhogJo7pPfESnHQEw2_-SXAAlGKpQbQPW8C9Yb5nN/s1600/IMG_8497.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586722103738627122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6RAfnhgcuj5fFyjMOhExhwuzqJFl2stcGxX3-dXb5ABsByJrS4p0r8arC58on4oXZmBUlrCAeKSX5FmQLPNScnUQ80kvxhogJo7pPfESnHQEw2_-SXAAlGKpQbQPW8C9Yb5nN/s200/IMG_8497.JPG" border="0" /></a>Here's a picture showing me pushing back the old dead leaf/stem thus allowing new growth. You just want to bend it slightly in the opposite direction of it growing. See I'm bending it down when it was growing up.</div><div><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElYzsaDZcCp_d3D0pH17rSaojGXb5Ug6GcBSTdkYY3SZlSZpDfpSS1yGNb54OD9kLYKLBhmg9FH6khijdg6KX0iBT9xyLLOc7QDtWMJO-T1ko0FnoxTEbLLZzL7CFnuM_eRtB/s1600/IMG_8496.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586721910980032850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiElYzsaDZcCp_d3D0pH17rSaojGXb5Ug6GcBSTdkYY3SZlSZpDfpSS1yGNb54OD9kLYKLBhmg9FH6khijdg6KX0iBT9xyLLOc7QDtWMJO-T1ko0FnoxTEbLLZzL7CFnuM_eRtB/s200/IMG_8496.JPG" border="0" /></a>Here's another shot of me bending the dead stem in the opposite direction thus breaking it off for new growth.Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-62135438918370212702011-02-26T10:41:00.000-08:002011-07-02T17:44:37.642-07:00Questions on Gardening......Recently I was asked a few questions regarding gardening and since I know people try their hand at gardening this year I thought I'd repeat the questions and answers here.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Do you plan to add anything new to your garden this year?<br /></span></strong>Yes this year I'm adding garlic, onions, corn and possibly peanut bushes. I might try my own hand at making peanut butter. Each year I like to try new crops and push myself to try and do something that I've never done. Last year it was pickles and this year peanut butter.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;"><span style="color:#33ccff;">What will you start from seedling and what from seed? How do you decide?</span><br /></span></strong>I do a mixture of both seeds and plants. Here's how I decide: Do I really rely on this crop? Does it belong in the category of I'm going to be crushed if I don't grow it? If my answer is yes I will purchase plants and maybe try to grow from seeds on the side.<br />I've done this for a number of crops and have found what grows well from seeds and what does. For example you cannot ever mess up lettuce so why buy the plants. Just throw the seeds down and water. It's no fail. Others like tomatoe would just crush my house if I grew from seeds and they didn't take (that happened once). We NEED tomatoes throughout the year so now I just buy plants.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Where do you buy your plants?<br /></span></strong>Hudson's Hardware in Clayton. I've had the privilege of talking to Mrs Hudson herself. She's gardened in this area for over 30 yrs and seeds everything herself. There's never been a seed nor plant that I've purchased from her that didn't take (unless I messed it up). AND if I've messed something up or have a question I either ask her or her son. The sweetest family ever.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;">Do you know your 2011 planting and pruning schedule yet?<br /></span></strong>Yes years ago Mrs Hudson introduced me to a planting schedule from Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company, Garner NC. She told me that it's pretty darn accurate so that became my base. Hardware trusts this guide so much that they give it free to their customers and it's on the internet. From that I took notes each year regarding the weather and how long the crops actually needed. Then I transferred that to a calendar where I received monthly reminders of what to do next. Hudson's http://www.wqseeds.com/<br /><br /><span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong>Where do you get most of your gardening information? internet/ books/ other gardeners/ nursery or garden center?</strong><br /></span>When I started I knew NOTHING. Had never done anything like this before but my family ate sooo much food that I had to do something to offset our costs each month. So I started asking questions and reading books. Most books where too general and gave information on a large scale like across the state or US. That wasn't accurate for this area so I started scaling back. I talked to every home and garden shop in this entire area. I stopped farmers in the field and asked them questions. I stopped in people's yards and asked them questions. Afterall no one could tell you how to garden in this area better than other gardeners. What I found was how friendly the gardening community is. Talking to others increased the knowledge faster than any book or website could. And I found contacts that could help when my garden was in trouble like NC State Agricutural employees or the Hudson family at Hudson hardware. Now I feel like I actually know what I'm doing and enjoy it. It's fun each year to sit with the kids and wonder what this season's garden will look like.<br /><br />Well I'm off to build 2 new 8x4 boxes for this year's garden. Enjoy!Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-7881114050758089522010-07-01T06:05:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:48:32.013-07:00Lessons from 2010 GardenHere's what we've learned this year:<br /><br />1. Marigolds deter aphids, other pests and even some good ones like ladybugs. They also bring in japanese beetles. Japanese beetles will destroy a garden especially the fruit trees and bushes.<br /><br />2. Eggplants need to be support with tomato cages around their base. Circular ones will do just fine.<br /><br />3. All pepper plants needs either a circular tomato cage or one that you can open and wind between plants. Pepper plants that are supported will produce more peppers. The plant can focus on production instead of standing up right. I had 2 plants that were on the fringe of the winding cage and the wind knocked them right over. Now they only have 5 peppers compared to the 20 the other ones have.<br /><br />4. Beefsteak tomatoes are not worth the money. These tomatoes grow in two's. So 2 tomatoes will attach to the vine at the same place. As of 7/1 I have gotten NO tomatoes off the vine. For each pair of tomatoes it seemed like 1 of the 2 would go bad thus making them both go bad. Big Boys which is what I normally use produce single tomatoes. Also Beefsteak only seem to have 6 growing on the plant at once where as Big Boy has at least 12. End result- go back to Big Boy.<br /><br />5. Growing from seeds. It seems that all veggies I grew from seeds needed to be thinned out except lettuce and spinach. Okra, sugar snap peas, carrots, cuccumbers, and radishes. If you don't thin them out there's no room for expansion. Carrots and radishes can't expand out they become thin as lead. Cuccumbers won't grow upward.<br /><br />6. I cannot grow cauliflower. Each time the plant gets hit with worms. Yes I spray but covering up the cauliflower head allows worms to hide and dodge the spray. Next time double the broccoli and forget the cauliflower.<br /><br />7. Rapsberry patches need to have walkways. We had over 80 plants growing in 1 place. The patch was soooo big the center plants had no opportunity to get sun thus did not produce raspberries. The raspberries grew on the plants on the outside of the patch only. Great to have lots of plants but without sun and breathing room plants on the inside are worthless. We'll cut a path through the center to give all plants a chance to produce. Who am I kidding last year we started with 2 plants and now have over 80. Go figure right?!?<br /><br />8. Blueberry plants need food and water. Some growers say that they don't need to water their plants. Last year we lost 2 because we did not have a regular watering schedule. This year we fed the plants in the spring and have watered everyday. Our production has quadrupled from last year. Unbelievable the difference and that's with 2 less plants.<br /><br />9. Blackberries need a watering schedule. Like blueberries growers have said that not much watering is needed. Not true. I've seen blackberries dry up on the vine from lack of water. Also - one plant I pruned and the other I didn't. We had read you don't need to prune the 1st year planted. Again not true for us. The plant I pruned produced twice as much as the one that didn't.<br /><br />That's all for now. If I think of more I'll start a new post.Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-26307059312112118012010-05-22T14:10:00.000-07:002010-05-22T19:02:02.836-07:00Pruning and Pests in your GardenHopefully your garden is starting to get "big" in size. It's time for you to check for pests and begin to prune the plants back.<br /><br />Pests - It's during this time that baby squash bugs are hatched. How can you tell if you have baby squash bugs? Look for eggs. Eggs are usually found under leaves and at the base of stalks. If you see eggs then you have babies you'll just have to find them. Baby squash bugs only come out in the cool of the morning or the cool of the evening. They are never found in the heat of the day. When adult squash bugs are laying eggs they like to hide below the base of the plant on the ground or in the loose dirt around the roots. Usually the colony can't be seen unless you have an infestation. Great isn't it. Plants of choices are mainly zucchini and squash but they also like tomatoes. Below are pictures.<br /><br />Pruning - As your plants get bigger the bottom leaves will start to hit the ground. It's not good to have leaves of your plants on the ground. Most plants do not do well when watered top down so it make sense that if the leaves are left on the wet ground it will affect the plant to. Most plants prefer water at their roots only. How to know when to prune a leaf. 1- if it's touching the ground prune it. Water can cause rot or disease. I usually cut back somewhere on the stalk if possible. 2- if the leaf is starting to change colors cut it. You should only leave healthy leaves on a plant. Anything less makes the plant susceptible to disease.<br /><br />Pruning tomatoes - Tomatoes usually produce stems in a Y shape. 1 part goes up, a new growth comes out in the middle of the Y and the 2nd part of the Y is the leaf stem. So the Y turns into a W when the inner new growth comes up. I prune the leaf part of the stem or 2nd part of the Y in my example. Tomatoes need to breathe (air to flow through out the plant) and sun needs to hit the ground around the plant to fight off disease. Pruning the leaf stem does not reduce the fruit production and provides room for air and sun. If you prune off the new growth you can potentially lose tomato production.<br /><br />Pruning squash and zucchini - I have a previous post regarding this that includes pictures but I'll recap here. Squash and zucchini grow out from 1 root. New growth comes from the front of the plant away from the root. Prune the old leaves at the root pushing the plant forward. Also prune leaves on ground and those that are turning colors. Pruning will make these plants produce until you are sick of them. Picture 1 - Squash bug eggs on a stem<br />Picture 2 - Squash bug eggs on bottom of a leaf<br />Picture 3 & 4 - Baby squash bug<br />Picture 5 - Colony of baby squash bugs. Infestation is beginning<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1X_DKHa4uPVMcBzB5bKg8jtnRjXtl2VhBoDjyr5VD2Wr-3alf8zYFiPNqWqBhGG7xitE9KcYrduHwRcGJSdpSNrSDt5CujrFnuZo6aHau1u5DVewjO95B2Kbkvwhl3CUIHB3/s1600/5.22.10.++Baby+squash+eggs+on+plant.+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474278021818904194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1X_DKHa4uPVMcBzB5bKg8jtnRjXtl2VhBoDjyr5VD2Wr-3alf8zYFiPNqWqBhGG7xitE9KcYrduHwRcGJSdpSNrSDt5CujrFnuZo6aHau1u5DVewjO95B2Kbkvwhl3CUIHB3/s200/5.22.10.++Baby+squash+eggs+on+plant.+1.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30SEh9s_v5qQ8B_MD_CNoJ7e2ZtqHnco-WewSQvFmWeolLMvJSYHthfGV6PYqEDVQ3Vme36ytZkgc8tJRsQ1ADWKRa3jG3d2ufYi7nG4GY0xzMzgDosBVhxApoWKRbAu-ArOS/s1600/5.22.10.++Baby+squash+eggs+on+plant.+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474278187273611122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30SEh9s_v5qQ8B_MD_CNoJ7e2ZtqHnco-WewSQvFmWeolLMvJSYHthfGV6PYqEDVQ3Vme36ytZkgc8tJRsQ1ADWKRa3jG3d2ufYi7nG4GY0xzMzgDosBVhxApoWKRbAu-ArOS/s200/5.22.10.++Baby+squash+eggs+on+plant.+2.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0qShFVnmSstL2CQtqKQ4W18dExRMRJoiK6UsOguOlEVcQ9etFB3vV5VBrX9_oy4qsHBFaMzksfTrCjWIPH7zqaxgqLXWa88mxBzuo5Hs25ujIL8-g4jDlTBM8c43u7Nvy4dBU/s1600/5.22.10.++Baby+squash+bug+on+tomato.+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474278894678992290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0qShFVnmSstL2CQtqKQ4W18dExRMRJoiK6UsOguOlEVcQ9etFB3vV5VBrX9_oy4qsHBFaMzksfTrCjWIPH7zqaxgqLXWa88mxBzuo5Hs25ujIL8-g4jDlTBM8c43u7Nvy4dBU/s200/5.22.10.++Baby+squash+bug+on+tomato.+2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30SEh9s_v5qQ8B_MD_CNoJ7e2ZtqHnco-WewSQvFmWeolLMvJSYHthfGV6PYqEDVQ3Vme36ytZkgc8tJRsQ1ADWKRa3jG3d2ufYi7nG4GY0xzMzgDosBVhxApoWKRbAu-ArOS/s1600/5.22.10.++Baby+squash+eggs+on+plant.+2.JPG"></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjbqfnX8cpnVl6mitwat7XXQIABEQzsHkNHA_ePWEmTo2-Ux_mkGmn_iFwpZGr6G3s3nGstOT1pqL3BAuTARinJnwH4uv5nFSzDx_-y9o7ZsifVwTKbRoUdroDwu0aFyVEkZd/s1600/5.22.10.+Baby+squash+bug+on+tomato.+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474278394476645794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixjbqfnX8cpnVl6mitwat7XXQIABEQzsHkNHA_ePWEmTo2-Ux_mkGmn_iFwpZGr6G3s3nGstOT1pqL3BAuTARinJnwH4uv5nFSzDx_-y9o7ZsifVwTKbRoUdroDwu0aFyVEkZd/s200/5.22.10.+Baby+squash+bug+on+tomato.+1.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4ColSzu5cp8N2jlH8_N7H2cxlNGsJhBdd4hlguhx8B4Ejs8o0MPptDNIoJk-vyQIHSnVCuHK3S4kjT3C_QwU_QgcyIoGiDR_lcbOC7gvCNKdOMCOOAzhGbu9_BWEXnWogLxy/s1600/Garden.+Young+squash+bugs.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474277635402416274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4ColSzu5cp8N2jlH8_N7H2cxlNGsJhBdd4hlguhx8B4Ejs8o0MPptDNIoJk-vyQIHSnVCuHK3S4kjT3C_QwU_QgcyIoGiDR_lcbOC7gvCNKdOMCOOAzhGbu9_BWEXnWogLxy/s200/Garden.+Young+squash+bugs.JPG" border="0" /></a>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-50018019684489789812010-05-02T15:15:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:47:30.312-07:00Spinach and StrawberrysSince it's strawberry season AND we are growing lettuce and spinach in our garden I thought I'd post a recipe but before I do a quick word on how to harvest your lettuce/spinach.<br /><br />To harvest lettuce and spinach pick the leaves from the outside. As lettuce/spinach grows the new leaves come up from the middle pushing the older bigger leaves to the outside. Make sure to wash the lettuce then let it sit in water for 5 minutes-that kills any lurking bugs that like to hang out on the lettuce. A row of lettuce picked correctly usaully lasts me about 2-3 weeks of eating. Make sure to NOT cut the lettuce/spinach back to the ground, doing that cuts the new leaves making it longer before you get more leaves. To have lettuce all summer long try planting new rows every 2-3 weeks. As the summer gets hotter you'll need to plant lettuce under another plant to keep it cooler. I just planted some new rows under my tomato plants so they will give my lettuce/spinach shade.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">Spinach & Strawberry Salad</span></strong><br />1 lb spinach, washed, trimmed, torn into bite size pieces<br />2¼ C fresh strawberries, stemmed & sliced<br />⅔ C sliced pecans<br />2 T unsalted butter<br /><br />For the salad melt butter in a small skillet and sauté pecans until lightly browned and toasted. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a large bowl combine spinach and strawberries.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;"><span style="color:#66ffff;">Dressing</span><br /></span></strong>2 T lightly toasted sesame seeds<br />1 T poppy seeds<br />½ C sugar<br />2 t minced red onion<br />¼ t paprika<br />¼ C cider vinegar<br />¼ C white vinegar<br />½ C vegetable oil<br /><br />For the dressing, toast the sesame seeds by shaking them over medium heat in a dry skillet until lightly browned. In a “dressing” jar combine the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sugar, onion, paprika, vinegars, and oil. Shake well.<br /><br />To serve, place 1½ C of spinach-strawberry salad on each plate and sprinkle with a T of pecans. Spoon the dressing over top and serve immediately.<br /><br />Yield: 10 Servings<br />Nutritional Information<br />Calories: 210 Total Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 5mg Sodium: 109mg Total Carbs: 36g Protein: 5gPaul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-88259689977794870242010-04-19T17:50:00.000-07:002011-07-02T17:46:07.203-07:00Sweet Potato BreadEach fall our family looks forward to gleaning sweet potatoes from the local farmers' fields. Last October I was introduced to sweet potato bread and have been making it since. Sweet potatoes are easy to grow or glean but there's one step that must be done in both cases - You need to CURE the sweet potatoes. They do not come out of the ground sweet. Who knew right?<br /><br />Now some of you might be asking what is gleaning a sweet potato field. The answer is.... picking leftover sweet potatoes out of farmer's fields. When sweet potatoes are ready farmers will till the land bringing the sweet potatoes to the surface. Dump trucks and workers then come and pick all the big sweet potatoes. To glean a field all you need to do is watch the field. After the dump trucks and workers are done with a field (thus don't return for 2-3 days) then it's safe to glean it. Local farmers don't mind people gleaning because they want the sweet potatoes out of the field they just want to pick their sweet potatoes first. If you glean don't go in before the farmers it will ruin it for the rest of us when they close down their field.<br /><br />After collecting sweet potatoes either by gleaning or growing you need to cure them. They do not come out of the ground sweet. To cure them you need a cool dark place (I used a 5 gal bucket last year). Alternate layers of newspapers and sweet potatoes ending with newspaper on top. Wait 7-10 days. This past year I just stuck my bucket out on the porch, out of the elements and kept it there until I needed potatoes. Worked just fine. You can also freeze sweet potatoes that have been cooked and mashed. Now that you have sweet potatoes it's time to make bread.<br /><br />Sweet Potato Bread<br />3 C sugar<br />4 eggs<br />1 C vegetable<br />3 ½ C flour<br />2 t baking soda<br />1 t cinnamon<br />½ t salt<br />1 t nutmeg<br />⅔ C water<br />2 C sweet potato – cooked, mashed<br /><br />Combine sugar, eggs and vegetable oil in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Add the 2 bowls together. Add ⅓ C water and 1 C sweet potato to the flour mixture and stir. Add remaining water and sweet potato to flour mixture and stir. If desired add 1 C nuts here. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake 350˚ for 1 hour. Bread is done when toothpick comes out clean.<br /><br />Yield: 24 Servings (12 per loaf)<br />Nutritional Information<br />Calories: 272 Total Fat: 10.2g Cholesterol: 35mg Sodium: 172mg Total Carbs: 43g Protein: 3.3gPaul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-86171525645599484862010-02-05T17:41:00.000-08:002010-02-05T19:23:40.546-08:00Lessons from Venus and MarsDid you ever stop to think that men are from Mars and women are from Venus starts before marriage? I didn't. Not sure why but I just didn't. Today was proof that my theory is waaaay off base. Earlier both kids ended up in trouble and had to apologize to each other for what they did. Afterwards Judah decided to go to his man cave for a "private moment". Rebekah decided she wanted to go in after him and fix things. Judah told her to get out and leave him alone he needed some "time alone". Her response was to curl up on the couch, bury her head under the pillow and start crying b/c Judah was shutting her out when all she wanted to do was be with him. After I got done laughing I left them alone for a few minutes.<br /><br />Later I talked with Rebekah about what was wrong. She was crying b/c Judah was taking to long in his "private moment" and she wanted to talk and play. I then went to Judah who was ready to come out of his cave. I explained how hurt Rebekah was b/c he'd stayed to long in his private time. His respons was "I know mom I could hear her crying through the wall. I found a card she wrote me saying we are best friends forever." Me: "Yes son, that's right she is your sister and will be the best friend you have outside of your wife. Maybe you should be easy on her when she's hurting so much. She only wants to be with you b/c she loves you." I convince him to come back out only to see Rebekah's response. Judah comes out and she turns AWAY from him refusing to speak when he speaks. Rebekah is not willing to let it go until she tells Judah how she was feeling. Man I thought only WOMEN did that not my 4yr old girl. She seriously has it out with him complete with explaining what he did and how it made her feel. After he acknowledged her feelings she immediately (and I mean immediately) brightened up and said "Okay let's play". Below is a card that Judah made for her to "make her feel better, mommy" and a picture showing him reading a book to her. All is well for Mars and Venus. Hopefully their future spouses will thank me for teaching them how to make ammends and how to work their Mars and Venus problems out. LOL<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqTrMl1gepPr9h8ECrpHbzOLs0SO3kSqZJF5N1msAtqavdJHiF0OHidklHm3jlmZ__AXjG0Ec8KMVQzb-AMRUDuyA1JzZckG0m5E7oUL5jx269-nM3WUmCPktk-xHnuaJR0Yg/s1600-h/2.5.10.+after+a+troubling+sibling+day+they+settle+it.+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434964521755232338" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfqTrMl1gepPr9h8ECrpHbzOLs0SO3kSqZJF5N1msAtqavdJHiF0OHidklHm3jlmZ__AXjG0Ec8KMVQzb-AMRUDuyA1JzZckG0m5E7oUL5jx269-nM3WUmCPktk-xHnuaJR0Yg/s200/2.5.10.+after+a+troubling+sibling+day+they+settle+it.+2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Letter says "I love you Rebekah you are my best friend. You will be my sister forever. I love you. The best person in the hole world."<br /><br /><br />Isn't that so sweet?<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0qoi_DPov4C6zHOwOld6j-WoNfemIrQDxCLB2hfrmyFwxCkmh20MJkwl2wMKvvzlI420yqqCf-8BXnEfa4KHU_GGOFmQjuryRHT5Lvc5l5K822OiuGggy6Hp_mYpQqHT2i7zp/s1600-h/2.5.10.+after+a+troubling+sibling+day+they+settle+it.+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434965173853378466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0qoi_DPov4C6zHOwOld6j-WoNfemIrQDxCLB2hfrmyFwxCkmh20MJkwl2wMKvvzlI420yqqCf-8BXnEfa4KHU_GGOFmQjuryRHT5Lvc5l5K822OiuGggy6Hp_mYpQqHT2i7zp/s200/2.5.10.+after+a+troubling+sibling+day+they+settle+it.+1.JPG" border="0" /></a>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-10509397255818166972010-02-02T16:38:00.000-08:002010-02-02T17:31:26.466-08:00Planting schedule for 2010 GardenSo many have asked what my planting schedule will be. Below is what I'm planting and when. Hudson's Hardware in Clayton puts out an annual planting schedule for free. I've used that as a guide and just gage the weather from there. <div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3lAmJyHZTspX42RTMffilmdf9eVi_MtIFe0vmlBdmlZOCrz866Z-X5K5woha7eszlInT07TXJ9Scsn-QDs-QeTSfRKvqkUQ35uNQQMUgGhtWD7OIL9hvunhmRqQh3Z4AT9Ad/s1600-h/8.2.09..JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433811172644949234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3lAmJyHZTspX42RTMffilmdf9eVi_MtIFe0vmlBdmlZOCrz866Z-X5K5woha7eszlInT07TXJ9Scsn-QDs-QeTSfRKvqkUQ35uNQQMUgGhtWD7OIL9hvunhmRqQh3Z4AT9Ad/s200/8.2.09..JPG" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#33ccff;"><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">Box 1</span></strong><br /></span>2/1 Carrots (seeds) = Matures 4/16</div><div>2/1 Spinach (seeds or plants) = Matures 3/17</div><div>2/15 Lettuce (plants) = Matures 4/1</div><div></div><div>Summer crop in this box is/are</div><div>5/1 Okra (plants) = Matures 6/19 grows through mid Oct</div><div>May add cucumbers or more bell peppers here</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77-be4vR4i-7f3_Fv0Cen7Mv4fV9AAfXF1vy9BlczGBjngUvuC4YxPC-6m2VPuS4Q9Wz8PqGJWHWW_UecCihVjgWor3JobuuEBda-t4hJgFf7ovp7FSDZjfT1oF113lJFbFE7/s1600-h/6.27.09.+2+8ft+boxes.+Tomatoes,+okra,+cucumbers,+red,+yellow+peppers,+tomatoes.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433812265308496162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh77-be4vR4i-7f3_Fv0Cen7Mv4fV9AAfXF1vy9BlczGBjngUvuC4YxPC-6m2VPuS4Q9Wz8PqGJWHWW_UecCihVjgWor3JobuuEBda-t4hJgFf7ovp7FSDZjfT1oF113lJFbFE7/s200/6.27.09.+2+8ft+boxes.+Tomatoes,+okra,+cucumbers,+red,+yellow+peppers,+tomatoes.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">Box 2</span></strong> (box on the LEFT)</div><div>2/1 Spinach (seeds or plants) = Mature 3/17</div><div>2/1 Sugar Snap Peas (seeds) = Matures 4/6 grows through June</div><div>2/15 Lettuce (plants) = Matures 4/1</div><div></div><div>Summer crop in this box is/are</div><div>5/1 Red/Yellow/Green Bell Peppers (plants) = Matures 7/14 grows through November.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq509yH2btpydJ80DU_BmZA_DnvTFmWYRtGDnDdfSwazkwKL2gf5mB2GaoaDZ_xZGX9gJJFqCCYVmaIyYUtqO1JE74xfla0f7F6-6IJmTqdbbI1-FY2YAvVRetK-ak2KPH27Bs/s1600-h/8.2.09.+Tomato+on+R,+Ppers+cntr,+lettuce+L.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433813843792071986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq509yH2btpydJ80DU_BmZA_DnvTFmWYRtGDnDdfSwazkwKL2gf5mB2GaoaDZ_xZGX9gJJFqCCYVmaIyYUtqO1JE74xfla0f7F6-6IJmTqdbbI1-FY2YAvVRetK-ak2KPH27Bs/s200/8.2.09.+Tomato+on+R,+Ppers+cntr,+lettuce+L.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">Box 3</span></strong></div><div>Summer crop only</div><div>4/10 Tomatoes (plants) = Matures 6/24 grows through November</div><div>2 plants of cherry</div><div>2 plants of grape/roma</div><div>2 plants of big boy</div><div>***Note - tomatoes cannot grow in the same place twice. You'll need to rotate every 3rd year. Also tomatoes in manure need 8ft stakes.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCHHXQiiANFgtJf7evXh_D5dS6FgEIrBw0ZahqAUL9Z_SSUNZ8QKrMfLK-e7PocEM5QDg-MH5JfkgozVUAeUi6vx1SPLt96Yo5rcivrzRrr4LoeEBBhAg8v-UOI9r5NAyIYNT/s1600-h/6.27.09.+Watermelons.+1.JPG"><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433815802582495506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoCHHXQiiANFgtJf7evXh_D5dS6FgEIrBw0ZahqAUL9Z_SSUNZ8QKrMfLK-e7PocEM5QDg-MH5JfkgozVUAeUi6vx1SPLt96Yo5rcivrzRrr4LoeEBBhAg8v-UOI9r5NAyIYNT/s200/6.27.09.+Watermelons.+1.JPG" border="0" /></span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">Front Flowerbed</span></strong></div><div>4/15 Squash (plants) = Matures 6/15 grows through August</div><div>4/15 Squash (plants) = Matures 6/15 grows through August</div><div></div><div>Fall crop will be</div><div>7/1 Cauliflower (plants) = Matures 8/24</div><div>7/15 Broccoli (plants) = Matures 9/23</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxqKSqxZa9yUMwFwbJVvNJhZjRz9Q-CBxFbvpfNGdQVZjVPaTd6-cySNhSBxBj9qaQpuKyltDuXIJNAGZX75b_wVZv7mx6_DTTczuOhuTPpyr51cbvzrTAmQhg571OSbEqXj3e/s1600-h/8.2.09.+Garden.+Zucc+top,+squash+botm.JPG"><strong><span style="color:#33ccff;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433816774268494642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxqKSqxZa9yUMwFwbJVvNJhZjRz9Q-CBxFbvpfNGdQVZjVPaTd6-cySNhSBxBj9qaQpuKyltDuXIJNAGZX75b_wVZv7mx6_DTTczuOhuTPpyr51cbvzrTAmQhg571OSbEqXj3e/s200/8.2.09.+Garden.+Zucc+top,+squash+botm.JPG" border="0" /></span></strong></a><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">Side Flowerbed</span></strong></div><div>2/15 Broccoli (plants) = Matures 4/26</div><div>3/1 Cauliflower (plants) = Matures 4/26</div><div></div><div>Summer crops are</div><div>5/1 Jalapenos (plants) = Matures 7/14 grows November</div><div>5/1 Eggplant (plants) = Matures 7/19</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br />We are planning to build 1 or 2 4x4 boxes which will hold the following:</div><div>4/20 Cucumbers (plants) = Matures 6/14 grows through at least July</div><div>4/20 Pickling Cucumbers (plants) = Matures 6/14 grows through at least July</div><div>*** Cucumbers require a tall trellis to grow on. </div>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-56004763684319403962010-02-02T10:08:00.000-08:002010-02-02T17:30:46.159-08:00How to start a box garden in Johnston CoI've had several questions on how we got started in our gardening and what steps to take. I'll try to answer all the questions so ask away.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">Why a raised bed?</span></strong> According to local farmers Jo Co soil is NOT the best quality for producing high quality crops. So we were told to build a raised bed and truck in our soil.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">How do you make a raised bed?</span></strong> The dimensions for the bed are 8 long X 4 wide. We bought our wood at Lowes which costs about $50 per box (you'll use less wood if you are not on a slope). You need to be able to move around all sides of the bed and reach into the center of it. Making it too WIDE means you can't prune in the center, which is really important.<br />In designing the garden we staked out the bigger picture of the whole garden then each year we add 1 or 2 boxes to increase it in size. In constructing the box use wood and rope to make the box square. Then put the posts in the ground first. We add 1 post at a time and regularly check it with the wood to make sure it never loses it's shape. Hint: buying a post level really helps this process.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">How deep/tall is the bed?</span></strong> I don't like to bend over too much so we made our beds a little taller in height than most people. Our land slopes so Paul had to take that into consideration as well. In most of our beds 1 side is a lot taller than the other. That's fine with me, the height is perfect for me to sit on a bucket and prune. The only down side is you'll pay more in dirt to fill it up. Still it's worked out great. You need to determine how much/little you want to bend over and then start with that as the tallest piece of wood.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#66ffff;">Where do you get the dirt and how much is it?</span></strong> We ONLY use full compost or turkey manure. Paul has a truck which we take to Triangle Landscape Supply and fill it up for about $25 which is 1/2 ton load. It takes 2 1/2 truck loads for a boxe b/c we are on a slope and I prefer taller beds. That may not be the case for your yard.<br /><br />We are planning to add 1 to 2 more boxes this month and I'll try to remember to take pictures for the blog. The new boxes will be 4X4 to connect the 2 previous rows together. Box 1 will be connected to Box 2 and 3. BTW if you are looking for a spring crop then you need to start making boxes in February as planting for crops starts February 1.Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-56854404141722690412009-11-15T06:02:00.000-08:002009-11-15T06:15:13.914-08:00How to Make Lemon Vinegar CleanerSince having children I've become aware of how "toxic" our cleaners can be for them. Especially when my youngest liked to lick the area that I was cleaning. Another mom gave me this idea to make my own cleaner that not only would clean my house but wasn't toxic for the licking child. I have to admit I was skeptical that it would actually clean. I can say that not only was I wrong but this is the BEST cleaner I've ever used. Even my windows shine and no streaks.<br /><br />1 gallon water.........../...........8C water <br />4C vinegar................/...........2C vinegar <br />1C lemon juice........./............1/2C lemon juice <br /><br />For a smaller batch I use 1C vinegar and 1/2C lemon juice (love the smell so I use more). I pour 6oz into 2 different spray bottles. Fill with water.Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-1951178945183733922009-08-02T14:16:00.000-07:002009-08-02T16:30:23.810-07:00Freezing Tomatoes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlBwOWi6nRMsdgvcand8hOQy0h6xKyGsEpjU-YTjub7J3eaP1UJUXHTE6NEzTGKzpoB46YqyRzt6RFIEWEwtKbFUA6vzJQOMSYJaXZpJgnz3li5QFWqSnYUtAZfH6ObBBOzaS/s1600-h/IMG_7243.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365481163012426850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlBwOWi6nRMsdgvcand8hOQy0h6xKyGsEpjU-YTjub7J3eaP1UJUXHTE6NEzTGKzpoB46YqyRzt6RFIEWEwtKbFUA6vzJQOMSYJaXZpJgnz3li5QFWqSnYUtAZfH6ObBBOzaS/s200/IMG_7243.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Freezing tomatoes are the EASIEST way to perserve your veggies for sauces all winter long. I'm not interested in spending all day/night canning so I found this way and have been doing it ever since.<br /><br /><strong>Get out the following items:</strong><br />A pot for boiling,<br />a strainer (mine fits inside the pot of boiling water),<br />a HUGE bowl w/ ice water in it. I set the ice water up 1st to get the water nice and cold.<br /><br /><strong>Then do the following steps:</strong><br />- Wash all tomatoes and slice a small X in the bottom (important step do not forget).<br />- Start the big pot of boiling water.<br />- Put a few of the tomatoes inside the strainer to wait for the water to boil. About 2 layers but not any higher.<br />- Once the water is boiling put the strainer inside the pot. Start your timer from the moment the tomatoes hit the water. It may take a few minutes for the water to start boiling again but blanche the tomatoes anywhere from 1-3 min. The time depends on how mushy or strong you want your tomatoes to be once blanched. I like mine a little bit harder so I blanch for around 2 minutes.<br />- When blanching time ends pour your tomatoes into the bowl of ice. This stops the cooking time and seals the tomato for freezing.<br />- Once the tomato cools off in ice (around 2 minutes) you can handle it and peel the skin off.<br />- I quarter the tomato or half it depending on size for freezing.<br />- Freeze tomatoes in a gallon freezer bag with 4C-6C of tomatoes in ea bag (w/ juice). Lay them flat to freeze so you can stack more in the freezer.<br />Note: Cherry tomatoes do not have to be blanched. To freeze wash and blend in the blender. Pour into freezable gallon bags by either 4C or 6C.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulandangela/sets/72157621801004769/">Click here for more pictures on Flickr </a>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-56412212695944998672009-07-29T15:20:00.000-07:002009-08-02T16:33:29.140-07:00Baked Zucchini Chips - 5 star recipeIngredients<br />2 Medium Zucchini<br />2 Eggs<br />2 T Water<br />1 C Italian Breadcrumbs<br />2 T Grated Parmesan Cheese (we like cheese so I threw in extra)<br />1/8 t Cajun Seasoning (to taste)<br /><br />Instructions<br /><br />-Preheat oven to 475 degrees.<br />-Cut zucchini into thin slices<br />-Mix egg with water in a small bowl and set aside.<br />-Combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and Cajun Seasoning on a plate.<br />-Dip zucchini into egg mixture then dredge through breadcrumb mixture and place on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.<br />-Bake each side approx. 5-10 minutes or until brown and crispy.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfPdxsKab0JImymKrBylp_J8RjR_TxpavFmpc5aKdVsjSSZzEhFwHm_sKHAd5O_tGnhor3q3KurCCpETYfga5ReLG38yvUw7mUOgLUuzZyWsfZBFpXgF2Zr6epLeaDEg0ldRD/s1600-h/IMG_7290.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364012142542512322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirfPdxsKab0JImymKrBylp_J8RjR_TxpavFmpc5aKdVsjSSZzEhFwHm_sKHAd5O_tGnhor3q3KurCCpETYfga5ReLG38yvUw7mUOgLUuzZyWsfZBFpXgF2Zr6epLeaDEg0ldRD/s200/IMG_7290.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sorry about the white stuff that "floated" into the picture.Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-58952283630345873532009-07-27T15:15:00.000-07:002009-08-02T16:33:40.850-07:00Zucchini BreadHere's the zucchini bread recipe I use with my zukes. Hope you enjoy.<br /><br />Wet ingredients<br />3 eggs<br />2C sugar<br />3t vanilla<br />1C cooking oil<br />2C zucchini shredded/grated<br /><br /><br />Dry ingredients<br />3C flour<br />1t salt<br />1t baking soda<br />3t cinnamon<br />1C nuts (optional)<br /><br /><br />Mix wet ingredients in 1 bowl. Mix dry ingredients in another bowl. Add the bowls together (I put dry into wet - makes it easier to stir). Pour into 2 greased bread/loaf pans.<br /><br /><br />Bake 350 for 50-60 minutes<br /><br /><br />Below is a picture of my zucchini from the freezer. I shred it and freeze it in 2C or 5C bags for future recipes.<br />2nd picture is the finished product.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb8lKZzIl_AVXz8BOtOaaOzfh-U0LmpDx_T9zu55Aora4Y-qLwGKvKkrdPGJpcnYCm-xtNyFR16D6gL59AjA16wtdDHV3M_HTDHdSLkgNO2tgY3CD4CkJIUhol1o5Nhi1sqJN/s1600-h/IMG_7282.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363268400807341266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRb8lKZzIl_AVXz8BOtOaaOzfh-U0LmpDx_T9zu55Aora4Y-qLwGKvKkrdPGJpcnYCm-xtNyFR16D6gL59AjA16wtdDHV3M_HTDHdSLkgNO2tgY3CD4CkJIUhol1o5Nhi1sqJN/s200/IMG_7282.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaBhv68SAUs5omEoQtytF5NTersHOGoxwHUX_05oDq0dYk2Xyt73BsidaNS4nXx47tYK5Gfg31CCjhN3nxY03Jkq_Cz74oBfLlabigBHHZhsQWFcNPp9XZmy2QWC6Bri-vlkm/s1600-h/IMG_7287.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363268493158666098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaBhv68SAUs5omEoQtytF5NTersHOGoxwHUX_05oDq0dYk2Xyt73BsidaNS4nXx47tYK5Gfg31CCjhN3nxY03Jkq_Cz74oBfLlabigBHHZhsQWFcNPp9XZmy2QWC6Bri-vlkm/s200/IMG_7287.JPG" border="0" /></a>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-36340270912480849622009-07-11T08:17:00.001-07:002009-08-02T16:31:45.325-07:00Pruning Squash and ZucchiniSomeone asked me about pruning squash and zucchini. This may not be correct BUT here's what I learned from someone else and tried it and had MAJOR success. As squash and zucchini ripens you need to pick it thus allowing the plant to create more. BUT if the plant becomes overgrown and too crowded then it stops producing veggies. Over crowding does not allow for air and sun to hit down at the roots where the veggies grow. Pruning allows air to circulate and sunlight to hit the roots. If you prune too much the plant is exposed. Below are some pictures after I've pruned. I'll try to explain w/ the pictures how it works. <div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XN4c0o-Ix9y91rRWK0FuHiGZOQ0GXJjfe-x_KvAFQMcagWXl9KkuxxuE2ahpK2I8XiFLO6ZlhvLyTWJOz3luzWzSqhpNjcK8-K0dw3FlquZWh9fYDv0lbFW4ILZ0liSa_0gn/s1600-h/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+roots+forward.+b.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357224392019311330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XN4c0o-Ix9y91rRWK0FuHiGZOQ0GXJjfe-x_KvAFQMcagWXl9KkuxxuE2ahpK2I8XiFLO6ZlhvLyTWJOz3luzWzSqhpNjcK8-K0dw3FlquZWh9fYDv0lbFW4ILZ0liSa_0gn/s200/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+roots+forward.+b.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYUh5JOZ5qcdhyphenhyphenzl8nT3gGzG3V78V8YJzS1NnOoe3wK7TD2cUUEOCPLr7cZuLRK8MlGKi9sMvw8MLy14lifZLJSymbk7zDZ442dzGXLEv4Yv16jQylzgEEMMHdiYIburhNZPq/s1600-h/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+roots+forward.+a.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357224229438833826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYUh5JOZ5qcdhyphenhyphenzl8nT3gGzG3V78V8YJzS1NnOoe3wK7TD2cUUEOCPLr7cZuLRK8MlGKi9sMvw8MLy14lifZLJSymbk7zDZ442dzGXLEv4Yv16jQylzgEEMMHdiYIburhNZPq/s200/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+roots+forward.+a.JPG" border="0" /></a>Pictures 1 and 2 are a view of the plants showing the new growth on the LT and roots on RT. After a section produces veggies I cut back all the leaves pushing the plant energy towards new growth. Leave a few leaves around new growth to provide the shade it needs.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEind-yQN7uETrvTW5awKHrqmG4bPiXN_zAbeX0E_4cFOSLq-vvAjcPdKZ6kovVUiWrc3cuhYg2G2fSt0xWjj4RAZp-LpQXp0fDp7asoducFdDkC-Pc3Cv5kO-ue2r20iwEuRjVT/s1600-h/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+roots+forward.+c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357224595917939506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEind-yQN7uETrvTW5awKHrqmG4bPiXN_zAbeX0E_4cFOSLq-vvAjcPdKZ6kovVUiWrc3cuhYg2G2fSt0xWjj4RAZp-LpQXp0fDp7asoducFdDkC-Pc3Cv5kO-ue2r20iwEuRjVT/s200/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+roots+forward.+c.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJhvl5stZZuwuF4EIv0ADjMU7OcxjVvJs7n27pZisRZfGlPVkwfd-hephMbSz3m4z3snbMPIPcuaQAHLao9JcrUfq5t7FMYWX1Sc1FQ35edNz87cFXqhKV9J5rqduTocNuOhgk/s1600-h/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+roots+center+and+split..JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357223808899088194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJhvl5stZZuwuF4EIv0ADjMU7OcxjVvJs7n27pZisRZfGlPVkwfd-hephMbSz3m4z3snbMPIPcuaQAHLao9JcrUfq5t7FMYWX1Sc1FQ35edNz87cFXqhKV9J5rqduTocNuOhgk/s200/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+roots+center+and+split..JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>Pictures 3 and 4 continue on the same line. Showing the old places that produced veggies and how the new growth keeps going. Picture 4 with my hand in it shows where the root decided to produce 2 new growth sections. Zucchini plants will develop multiple new growth sections at the same time. Currently I have 1 plant that has started 5 new growth sections. Again prune off leaves that do not have veggies growing underneath.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfOkPtT7LevsAlT4fIglehrShmpgQNEPro3_HwLVCwmTVa159PVJwvIbWbfE7pW1-GfD_ACKg911q2Eh6ussR94iCc3MzvVeLbz9BsawYkbpU7fM9yxRUUKFM7Me_1qx33mCD/s1600-h/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+front+w+new+grwth.+c.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357223701919375938" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfOkPtT7LevsAlT4fIglehrShmpgQNEPro3_HwLVCwmTVa159PVJwvIbWbfE7pW1-GfD_ACKg911q2Eh6ussR94iCc3MzvVeLbz9BsawYkbpU7fM9yxRUUKFM7Me_1qx33mCD/s200/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+front+w+new+grwth.+c.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrnwn70RL6z4wU4IpHgvMj6RWATWcbACQkCPd1kuOxL7Xp1eELlzyuj6anfRYmfVwBVm691ZYuzTxC3kj456MqeOFy1bvdaObDMk8xw6iabOE3EktuC3R2qL8VYkAJ5AZXWx2/s1600-h/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+front+w+new+grwth.+b.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357223523872286290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTrnwn70RL6z4wU4IpHgvMj6RWATWcbACQkCPd1kuOxL7Xp1eELlzyuj6anfRYmfVwBVm691ZYuzTxC3kj456MqeOFy1bvdaObDMk8xw6iabOE3EktuC3R2qL8VYkAJ5AZXWx2/s200/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+front+w+new+grwth.+b.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySlDkDbiODmBdOv_DRCwZCIdLR9WMjSTmUmLSp-ehqlpfPhSnZyFvBBaxHw9BeiM6IhYKo4lIAOyQH-5MoVA6wFmqnyiILd5vxOjZTqMmwLvZbB3xt2eYk5mvdfbpKXivdgw_/s1600-h/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+front+w+new+grwth.+a.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357223270669293954" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySlDkDbiODmBdOv_DRCwZCIdLR9WMjSTmUmLSp-ehqlpfPhSnZyFvBBaxHw9BeiM6IhYKo4lIAOyQH-5MoVA6wFmqnyiILd5vxOjZTqMmwLvZbB3xt2eYk5mvdfbpKXivdgw_/s200/7.8.09.+Pruning+Squash,+zucchini.+1++view+front+w+new+grwth.+a.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Pictures 5-7 show new growth sections; roots are behind the new growth. Picture 5 shows a close up of new growth w/ baby zucchinis (3) and new flowers and leaves growing. Picture 6 shows new growth from previous week with a full grown zucchini. As part of pruning if you see smaller leaves that when grown will stunt the growth of a zucchini go ahead and prune it. You can see in this picture that I pruned a few things around this zucchini to let it grow. Picture 7 shows new growth of squash. New growth for both plants grows upward until it reaches a certain size then lays back down on the ground.</div><div></div><div></div><div>This may seem like a lot of information or even a lot of hard work but it's not really. We ended up doubling the amount of produce we got this year. We had neighbors who's plants started producing the same week as ours and we are still going where theirs has ended.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-33488847241209949822009-07-10T10:25:00.000-07:002009-08-02T16:32:30.164-07:00Squash MuffinsI keep forgetting to post updates on our garden. Below are pictures our our first squash and what we did with them. Yummy. This is our kids favorite way to eat squash and I have to admit it tastes good to.<br />Picture 1 is cut up squash.<br />Picture 2 is cooked squash.<br />Picture 3 is muffin mixture and<br />Picture 4 is the finished product.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisv25bWlMLbBXtMM3raaIm4nejbLIUCFLaNYNi5RNY-NRYGzktHA8SSl6Jt8qNbUt_I4sCD0xYdLtFqLFTqywMQ-MaBsr5VsB7rRaTy6HF4wK02LPTilLslgW3sF9eDulAPuRO/s1600-h/6.1.09.+squash+muffins.+step+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356884316927902306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisv25bWlMLbBXtMM3raaIm4nejbLIUCFLaNYNi5RNY-NRYGzktHA8SSl6Jt8qNbUt_I4sCD0xYdLtFqLFTqywMQ-MaBsr5VsB7rRaTy6HF4wK02LPTilLslgW3sF9eDulAPuRO/s200/6.1.09.+squash+muffins.+step+1.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCRp0OTPHvd4e8wODD3RG4awIwmQ_WAPTEcp7c8z3xbSTSgHKozJmrCCsMpohlpGcRSj1X47y1rFZKlwdGNErgqmytCIyRckK5SDPDkrGrDvZBBuSPssQ1h3oh_zd0yd31Jde/s1600-h/6.1.09.+squash+muffins.+step+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356884447259653282" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCRp0OTPHvd4e8wODD3RG4awIwmQ_WAPTEcp7c8z3xbSTSgHKozJmrCCsMpohlpGcRSj1X47y1rFZKlwdGNErgqmytCIyRckK5SDPDkrGrDvZBBuSPssQ1h3oh_zd0yd31Jde/s200/6.1.09.+squash+muffins.+step+2.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5qDY5iAmSLQ8Qnpyon0pAKuiEZZ0tVoj0no31JYzl0N9K11SuEIiy7_TQaSmmy1QR8Az6WKv96BlQ0tKZVL2svr7VbQR1_1rsnNPC_GedFofn_L4PlL2BAcyVCAoUPqxN9jH/s1600-h/6.1.09.+squash+muffins.+step+3.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356884645528282722" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5qDY5iAmSLQ8Qnpyon0pAKuiEZZ0tVoj0no31JYzl0N9K11SuEIiy7_TQaSmmy1QR8Az6WKv96BlQ0tKZVL2svr7VbQR1_1rsnNPC_GedFofn_L4PlL2BAcyVCAoUPqxN9jH/s200/6.1.09.+squash+muffins.+step+3.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-991XVm0asQFWMnOtnvcHe6wm_SsLKwfyE795dT2TY6MxI-fuNy8Tal6z6H_V3mEnzx6_gcmy-RkM-5gH_kqvlFZQ_g_yPKsnsW02kL4hVxvSkC4NTdZHzUQmUcpVZbTwSlD_/s1600-h/6.1.09.+squash+muffins.+step+4b.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356884786221481218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-991XVm0asQFWMnOtnvcHe6wm_SsLKwfyE795dT2TY6MxI-fuNy8Tal6z6H_V3mEnzx6_gcmy-RkM-5gH_kqvlFZQ_g_yPKsnsW02kL4hVxvSkC4NTdZHzUQmUcpVZbTwSlD_/s200/6.1.09.+squash+muffins.+step+4b.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Here's the recipe:<br />1lb squash, cut into slices (approx 2-3)<br />1/2 C butter melted<br />1 egg, lightly beaten<br />1 1/2 C flour<br />1/2 C sugar<br />2 1/2 t baking powder<br />1/2 t salt<br /><br />Boil 1 in water; add squash. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and mash. Stir in butter and egg.<br />In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in squash mixture til moistened.<br />Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake 375 for 20-25 min til toothpick is clean. Yield: 1 dozenPaul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-584510836001063532009-03-11T11:03:00.000-07:002009-08-02T16:32:45.845-07:00Judah's tree houseMy husband and I believe in letting the kids have a say in how they want their room decorated because after all it's their room and they have to live in it - like it or not. When it came time for Judah to choose a new big boy room (entering K) he chose a jungle theme equipped with a tree house and a loft bed. It took some doing, but it's complete EXCEPT for the greenery at the top of the tree. Below is a list of things we did to his room.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CL1MUKufY84Y1zYB48ydXfSmM4mW_NMQ5Xe-Lh3-Zdc6WRNCqXqlYxe27qc9n_6MVJuv47avt9PZJBqnt1Sa-cHMycAhL1_9AD1wnwsF7j2T0DEMfOOdjW81xe7tFlvz4ZJp/s1600-h/3.8.08.+JJ+1+Room+4.+Before..JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312092403997904274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CL1MUKufY84Y1zYB48ydXfSmM4mW_NMQ5Xe-Lh3-Zdc6WRNCqXqlYxe27qc9n_6MVJuv47avt9PZJBqnt1Sa-cHMycAhL1_9AD1wnwsF7j2T0DEMfOOdjW81xe7tFlvz4ZJp/s200/3.8.08.+JJ+1+Room+4.+Before..JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Scrape the popcorn ceiling and put a flat ceiling in.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rkhQvx3mL83k8rixIKgYmumwJ5l4j6HMk4-yYFCh8n8Pkf2VIRnfvFdP03hreU-yUWdQR9jreA4Uzydcc4B3JBZjBso-wLZaH30hKQx-Ggk5TIAW87lr8I0i7hirC4LpjQkF/s1600-h/3.8.08.+PJ+scrape+ceiling.+constrctn.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312092566986235522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rkhQvx3mL83k8rixIKgYmumwJ5l4j6HMk4-yYFCh8n8Pkf2VIRnfvFdP03hreU-yUWdQR9jreA4Uzydcc4B3JBZjBso-wLZaH30hKQx-Ggk5TIAW87lr8I0i7hirC4LpjQkF/s200/3.8.08.+PJ+scrape+ceiling.+constrctn.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rkhQvx3mL83k8rixIKgYmumwJ5l4j6HMk4-yYFCh8n8Pkf2VIRnfvFdP03hreU-yUWdQR9jreA4Uzydcc4B3JBZjBso-wLZaH30hKQx-Ggk5TIAW87lr8I0i7hirC4LpjQkF/s1600-h/3.8.08.+PJ+scrape+ceiling.+constrctn.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Tear up the carpet in a corner where the tree will go.<br />Build new floor to ceiling shelf unit to represent 1 side of the tree.<br />For the tree we used an existing bookshelf on 1 side and built shelves on the other. Shelves went from floor to ceiling and now hold all toys. The inside of the tree is big enough for the kids to sleep in.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSFDLgmsPJ1grOLjfdt0JKFzZ9w9ZAcu3vua3vTJu1yFRcgnoFyMlzKWeHN6y7LEKQoMmfijoBQs7WR5wqUBqE-u-BSGR7ZnOPTkltrwZlyxbYW_zcEGCRXGQYa3WPsejUUdU/s1600-h/7.15.08.+During.+4.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312092704099640866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSFDLgmsPJ1grOLjfdt0JKFzZ9w9ZAcu3vua3vTJu1yFRcgnoFyMlzKWeHN6y7LEKQoMmfijoBQs7WR5wqUBqE-u-BSGR7ZnOPTkltrwZlyxbYW_zcEGCRXGQYa3WPsejUUdU/s200/7.15.08.+During.+4.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSFDLgmsPJ1grOLjfdt0JKFzZ9w9ZAcu3vua3vTJu1yFRcgnoFyMlzKWeHN6y7LEKQoMmfijoBQs7WR5wqUBqE-u-BSGR7ZnOPTkltrwZlyxbYW_zcEGCRXGQYa3WPsejUUdU/s1600-h/7.15.08.+During.+4.JPG"></a><br /><br />Install hardwood floor inside the tree.<br />Install a double switch outlet and 1 plug outlet inside the tree. Installed a wall lamp for light.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Create a door for the tree with a hole in it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTRalOC_GqAwmKIIMGpR_oKrsP_dCoKQNwXx7NB9ATwzN9y9G0C4tSmAPKKaBnKLb4LnxtGor3Db8M6wI0p4Xi-Hzb0qDctY74Bq7vbIFFw90SzpmXUegKrjkLMCo4qCmQnxuM/s1600-h/7.20.08.+Tree.+Window+cut+in+door.++Happy+tree+lovers.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312092851260816242" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTRalOC_GqAwmKIIMGpR_oKrsP_dCoKQNwXx7NB9ATwzN9y9G0C4tSmAPKKaBnKLb4LnxtGor3Db8M6wI0p4Xi-Hzb0qDctY74Bq7vbIFFw90SzpmXUegKrjkLMCo4qCmQnxuM/s200/7.20.08.+Tree.+Window+cut+in+door.++Happy+tree+lovers.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Create a loft for the double bed.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_eL91qBkx7AL_eGg-otTukmygeVTDJNKcXzg4MdM727VpLZxNbHiarwkkr1RoU-_PTA91pntrG1_25aELmzYyS3oV9-BpBRpvTVn-9T2RIJlRUA6Gu1xHwcrtUKMlvHK5X3bD/s1600-h/8.24.08.+Loft+painted+walls+painted..JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312093048891940994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_eL91qBkx7AL_eGg-otTukmygeVTDJNKcXzg4MdM727VpLZxNbHiarwkkr1RoU-_PTA91pntrG1_25aELmzYyS3oV9-BpBRpvTVn-9T2RIJlRUA6Gu1xHwcrtUKMlvHK5X3bD/s200/8.24.08.+Loft+painted+walls+painted..JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Paint inside of tree 2 shades of brown. The dark brown representing inside of tree. The light brown represents the veins of the tree.<br />Hung outdoor lighted fireflies inside the top of the tree.<br />Paint loft.<br />Get new comforter, sheets, and curtain.<br />Paint room to match decor. Green on wall, ceiling is Carolina blue with white clouds.<br />Put plywood around outside of tree to make it round. Secure it so it won't pop out.<br />Plaster the tree to represent bark.<br />Prime and paint tree. This was a long process as I had to use 3 coats of paint to represent bark and its edging. The finished effect looks like real bark.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3I1s3Lbxu0cbBMyvxWW_d_PuaHYhOFEuEitnfw_Amh-NcO4K-YUV0yEo_oTrRq55gYEifryVIr4W8l-EeLodiDabWYKSM-L1dmRDL8Q3Lo8ONhY-wJCntAAmyNnUahOADsyY/s1600-h/12.24.08.+Final+loft+frm+door..JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312093286404353074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3I1s3Lbxu0cbBMyvxWW_d_PuaHYhOFEuEitnfw_Amh-NcO4K-YUV0yEo_oTrRq55gYEifryVIr4W8l-EeLodiDabWYKSM-L1dmRDL8Q3Lo8ONhY-wJCntAAmyNnUahOADsyY/s200/12.24.08.+Final+loft+frm+door..JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We hope you enjoy a few of our pictures but feel free to check out all pictures and videos at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulandangela/sets/72157614974631075/">Flickr.com</a>. :)Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-42423419392580432852009-02-18T18:49:00.000-08:002009-08-02T16:33:03.071-07:00Cleared our WoodsAs most of you (all handful that check this) know LAST winter we spent 4 months clearing a small, small, small portion of our land by hand which you can read about <a href="http://paulandangelasfamily.blogspot.com/2008/02/update-on-trailblazing.html">here</a>. This year we saved our pennies and hired a sweet gentleman to do it for us. What a difference. Check it out below. If you are on facebook go to Angela's video section and see for yourself how the trees were taken out.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8M_SILuu3sVSNs1p7kfNAQKCt87hnxYXEd-bOxDHzHi0YNTapJ1kO-wyor4nY87FM6kVj4Ow4EBWSaUTGwN9vFXJ_X4YnWhJTmOIzHXDQRWYPSPspOsmUff9rAKhtGHd2c_sU/s1600-h/2.14.09.+Woods.+0+Before.+Firepit.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304336970467652690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8M_SILuu3sVSNs1p7kfNAQKCt87hnxYXEd-bOxDHzHi0YNTapJ1kO-wyor4nY87FM6kVj4Ow4EBWSaUTGwN9vFXJ_X4YnWhJTmOIzHXDQRWYPSPspOsmUff9rAKhtGHd2c_sU/s200/2.14.09.+Woods.+0+Before.+Firepit.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinwuwkHhVyulIfGV7o87hhuZgpUZZ4nkYV-FvyXDzmRQKPNcIAu8FS07iAwESd4eRgQ4ogRQQbu3mZ7yJWrOlWKGzEBozJ13Ji3VBJE0VxM5ToTzTCdchyz2WfVoNGLfPkmB9/s1600-h/2.14.09.+Woods.+0+Before.+6.+Center+of+yard.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304337220169077682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinwuwkHhVyulIfGV7o87hhuZgpUZZ4nkYV-FvyXDzmRQKPNcIAu8FS07iAwESd4eRgQ4ogRQQbu3mZ7yJWrOlWKGzEBozJ13Ji3VBJE0VxM5ToTzTCdchyz2WfVoNGLfPkmB9/s200/2.14.09.+Woods.+0+Before.+6.+Center+of+yard.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Now for the after pictures.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JqxStVMsFYIoHHMQVeDsrQLOt6_uMpRPLlYiTCccYC42glYVQZaSx8BpvlZB-Tcu9ntF1_vghuzujOp9_-X99y0YDQiAyMiUOe0sf1jIIZ7nZcW9kutFkRrqQVjoz27xLSMT/s1600-h/2.14.09.+Woods.+2+Middle+of+the+yard+to+R+of+swingset.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304339398954127362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JqxStVMsFYIoHHMQVeDsrQLOt6_uMpRPLlYiTCccYC42glYVQZaSx8BpvlZB-Tcu9ntF1_vghuzujOp9_-X99y0YDQiAyMiUOe0sf1jIIZ7nZcW9kutFkRrqQVjoz27xLSMT/s200/2.14.09.+Woods.+2+Middle+of+the+yard+to+R+of+swingset.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoPL5p4nKGc9XCn8gaD1LbkVa4KUgBKlRpFHdfzXC82KlIEKMsoB7hJIIF3hmKyK24jQ-lHeWJm7XF_qgoNjJvUO_LSEl5IELAHXUAKLAj_XFzbTndNSVPh5pwntkdeFQV1HA/s1600-h/2.14.09.+Woods.+2+behind+the+swingset+to+creek.+half+of+what+we+cleared+last+year+on+L..JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304337626707355474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoPL5p4nKGc9XCn8gaD1LbkVa4KUgBKlRpFHdfzXC82KlIEKMsoB7hJIIF3hmKyK24jQ-lHeWJm7XF_qgoNjJvUO_LSEl5IELAHXUAKLAj_XFzbTndNSVPh5pwntkdeFQV1HA/s200/2.14.09.+Woods.+2+behind+the+swingset+to+creek.+half+of+what+we+cleared+last+year+on+L..JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJt2dIIhqO5bmBWYBb5TF4zRG-CapE83vbmpcyPZUR-ufUtfl3Upoz-jDPcSwYrrSQ_W0RRb74V0-dojWMuI_YYkhmrRs02mPXrFDU6043iId8ha5SiwsWOVoN-KyTF_bLhrp/s1600-h/2.14.09.+Woods.+2+Edge+of+neighbor+on+R+back+toward+us..JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304338163490309922" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJt2dIIhqO5bmBWYBb5TF4zRG-CapE83vbmpcyPZUR-ufUtfl3Upoz-jDPcSwYrrSQ_W0RRb74V0-dojWMuI_YYkhmrRs02mPXrFDU6043iId8ha5SiwsWOVoN-KyTF_bLhrp/s200/2.14.09.+Woods.+2+Edge+of+neighbor+on+R+back+toward+us..JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>To see even more pictures click <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulandangela/sets/72157614047661753/">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-77784815354177396042009-01-06T18:38:00.000-08:002009-01-06T18:53:15.643-08:002008 Year at a Glance starting with kitchen remodelWe were REALLY blessed in 2008 to accomplish so much in our lives, in our walk with Christ, in our finances and in our home. There's really no way to tell you all that we did but I can show you some of the house transformations. For those that do not know me well be warned. I do not understand that painting a room means chosing just 1 color and sticking to it. Most of my rooms have 2-6 colors in them with some sort of design just for the heck of it.<br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Kitchen before had just plain light brown or whatever it's called.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQqsFhdNooC6naP97iWdT1r-nZOMRA4fBg480lINZhk47x_tombWX_spJ8AxSbModj3f1Kj9QIvk8k2c5L5CAYKcYQGG3BtDg-O9KsLRwsBx3eCepV06SEQBMWRj8_YRFxfVD/s1600-h/Kitchen.+7.12.08.+Before.+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288376013108239538" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQqsFhdNooC6naP97iWdT1r-nZOMRA4fBg480lINZhk47x_tombWX_spJ8AxSbModj3f1Kj9QIvk8k2c5L5CAYKcYQGG3BtDg-O9KsLRwsBx3eCepV06SEQBMWRj8_YRFxfVD/s200/Kitchen.+7.12.08.+Before.+1.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6J9v_3lplmhmDqVZJVjAIOAlDnL6J77nnf8ZXLzYX3PJh2UKsqHm3LmfYdMMo4YL4gfiFQ1JCegAl7QovutxBkgMDkkFpz__VjlnVcXGUpIZzueBaOmkOvzcInqtbaP8Yksp3/s1600-h/Kitchen.+7.12.08.+Before.+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288376173989065234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6J9v_3lplmhmDqVZJVjAIOAlDnL6J77nnf8ZXLzYX3PJh2UKsqHm3LmfYdMMo4YL4gfiFQ1JCegAl7QovutxBkgMDkkFpz__VjlnVcXGUpIZzueBaOmkOvzcInqtbaP8Yksp3/s200/Kitchen.+7.12.08.+Before.+2.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMIlmuZ0wQ6iFTZB1BFWcExFv8HO5UJtDhvE4tCxUBlOYf0f3i4BFQvE_xQYsRgzpwX8xpZSaK-NZXtO89eccVzWO1e-mprC8BrgsnKmxZv6sUVKaglS-_UPL690Q3EVNFr5X/s1600-h/Kitchen+1+Done.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288376295680069986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMIlmuZ0wQ6iFTZB1BFWcExFv8HO5UJtDhvE4tCxUBlOYf0f3i4BFQvE_xQYsRgzpwX8xpZSaK-NZXtO89eccVzWO1e-mprC8BrgsnKmxZv6sUVKaglS-_UPL690Q3EVNFr5X/s200/Kitchen+1+Done.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9ZGeK-3dM9VSzgD-A-RHPnHVv0NmHOT_tCluPxR8KOUgZCtnQdyxVKYI7nQE_FHTZL2e9RNeCRg116Oz_URrLmZ_qm27CWYLG5CXcD5pSV1Wv6F6W6iNFBR082IEA6MmHcsH/s1600-h/Kitchen+1+Part+Done.JPG"></a> </div><div> </div><div>Afterwards there are 2 shades of green. The darker green is on top of the cabinets and the lighter green is underneath. To marry the 2 colors I put a series of stripes on the wall beside the sink. Accent color is red, of course, and various shades of green. In the pictures below you can see where the dark green stops in the dining room. The brown from the living room carries over into the dining room to meet the green. Originally I had red dining room furniture but hated it against the brown and green so I repainted it white again (well actually it was white then red and then white again). More rooms/projects to come on other posts.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9ZGeK-3dM9VSzgD-A-RHPnHVv0NmHOT_tCluPxR8KOUgZCtnQdyxVKYI7nQE_FHTZL2e9RNeCRg116Oz_URrLmZ_qm27CWYLG5CXcD5pSV1Wv6F6W6iNFBR082IEA6MmHcsH/s1600-h/Kitchen+1+Part+Done.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288376454952496130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9ZGeK-3dM9VSzgD-A-RHPnHVv0NmHOT_tCluPxR8KOUgZCtnQdyxVKYI7nQE_FHTZL2e9RNeCRg116Oz_URrLmZ_qm27CWYLG5CXcD5pSV1Wv6F6W6iNFBR082IEA6MmHcsH/s200/Kitchen+1+Part+Done.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCbg_zDCSzuXBo2pBwDHiAbFuXSEXaV46zMXC686WpWnXVWTARvDMQFBZIPd41WIrzQPw7fDJQTQwHiHxw17E2AGrfryw8lsNGskOjYzvIT2NbB8m0WQ0U3qaOTxjNHtQui-s/s1600-h/Kitchen+1st+Done.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288376543677452882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 199px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCbg_zDCSzuXBo2pBwDHiAbFuXSEXaV46zMXC686WpWnXVWTARvDMQFBZIPd41WIrzQPw7fDJQTQwHiHxw17E2AGrfryw8lsNGskOjYzvIT2NbB8m0WQ0U3qaOTxjNHtQui-s/s200/Kitchen+1st+Done.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGuwwfHD_QSQ9RcjtY7Yx0QutdOjGVWklvYJb1CSMZ-z2Vuhj_iynHCFtRo2eyDkdVnVXgw357ohmN4aHSACqR3FlI-qVPJRPOt9D9mTmRBjVJiaWOQylhbCqOqhfmIfrPMxd/s1600-h/Kitchen+2.+Final+Done.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288376725018351874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGuwwfHD_QSQ9RcjtY7Yx0QutdOjGVWklvYJb1CSMZ-z2Vuhj_iynHCFtRo2eyDkdVnVXgw357ohmN4aHSACqR3FlI-qVPJRPOt9D9mTmRBjVJiaWOQylhbCqOqhfmIfrPMxd/s200/Kitchen+2.+Final+Done.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17966953.post-51823188722834299622008-08-24T05:49:00.001-07:002008-08-26T05:53:01.993-07:00Tooth be Gone!!!For those you just having a good laugh at our crazy household my son pulled his tooth out last night. I was ignoring the fact that it was loose and coming out b/c after all going to school for the first time is enough on a mom. But no in a fashion that as Paul says "He's yours" Judah worked and worked at that tooth until he had it dangling out of his mouth. Then he comes in "Mom my tooth is out but it's stuck." Not believing that he would pull it so fast I look and yep it's out and dangling by a bloody strand. Great, first school and now a tooth what's next. Oh yeah he's gotten rid of the training wheels and learning to ride without. There should be some kind of warning that when your child goes to school they super speed their growing/learning process. How am I doing? Shell shocked. Last night I kept walking around saying "I can't believe he's lost a tooth." The tears I did not share last week I'm sure will be shed this coming week or the next [Rebekah starts preschool on Sept 2nd]. Click <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulandangela/sets/72157606960828838/">here</a> for some pictures and a video.Paul & Angela Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780656245457157994noreply@blogger.com2