Marti’s Corner – 55
NOTES:
* I thought I’d share some gardening adventures. I planted tomatoes on Jan 5, and have been babying them along. They are still small. But the tips of the leaves are turning yellow. Sometimes that means they need to be fed. So I thought I would “pot-up” and feed at the same time.
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By contrast, here are the tomatoes I bought at Lowe’s last week. Makes ME wish I had a greenhouse!
Again, why bother with planting your own? For one reason, you have access to better variety. For another reason, the Lowe’s plants are about $5 each, which can be pricey if you are doing several plants (my goal is 12 tomato plants this year). By the first of April, you won’t be able to tell the difference.
We still have cold nights ahead. In fact, we are expecting freezing temps this week. So, don’t plant “warm” plants outside yet, unless you are prepared to cover them on cold nights.
* What’s the difference between storing something in a #10 can, or a Mylar bag, or in a jar? They all have advantages. The #10 cans are easy to stack and store. Most items you buy online will come this way. We “used” to be able to do this canning at home, but unfortunately, you can no longer get the empty cans and lids. Especially now. Even the church is having trouble getting the raw materials for the cans, or so I heard. Plus, there are some things I don’t like to store in the cans. I don’t like how the flour or the oats smell after being in the cans for long periods. Some say you can get rid of that smell, but I was never able to do that.
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