I have been dehydrating cabbages. I am about to start dehydrating peppermint and lemon balm for teas. I know, lemon balm does not dry well, it is the only way to keep some around until next spring. The lobelia is still blooming! Beautiful flowers. The borage is blooming too, I have started saving the seed heads of those and the nasturtiums for next year. It looks like the lavender finally is starting, as is the calendula and enchinecia (spelling?). Cool.
I have been knitting bags to be fulled to put up for sale. I will add sparklies, of course. I finished all but a couple of knitted gifts. I need to hit the yarn store for a few balls of cotton and wool this week.
I froze my green beans and peas. I found out that RTFM was important. It is better to drain, pat dry and freeze on a tray before putting into a freezer container. I have a lump of green beans.
A photo of one of the last tiger lilies that have blooming the last few weeks. They are so pretty. It is funny to watch the hummingbirds try for nectar when the blooms had not opened yet. Few hummingbirds remain. We hope it does not mean winter is approaching too quickly. The squirrels are bombing the yard with pine cones they chew off the branches, then come down to "squirrel away" for the winter. One decided my cauldron collection by the front door is the ideal spot.
Nothing much interesting is going on, really. That is normal around here. I like it that way.
I am so proud of your accomplishments! Being prepared is so important and we don't see allot of folks doing it anymore.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work and great photos.