Hi from Judy--
Tomato plants haven't been enjoying this unseasonably hot weather! They're feeling stressed and looking a little stressed (though they're still fine to plant--just put them in the ground in early morning or evening). So, for anyone who'd like a few extra heirloom tomato plants (see my last listing), they are still available for $1.00 per plant.
Let me know what you'd like!
jlgreenough@gmail.com or 675-1367
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Heirloom tomato plants are ready!
Hi from Judy!
No tips today...unless it's a tip to say if you love summer tomatoes as much as we do, you'll love growing and eating heirloom tomatoes out of your own garden!
Here's what I have available in the tomato department (they'll all need to be planted in the next couple weeks before they get too much bigger):
Brandywine--(90-100 days) generally considered the world’s best-flavored tomato. Yields extra-large (up to 1 1/2 pounds) firm, rosy-pink fruits. Indeterminate.
Cherokee Purple--(80-90 days) reliable producer of medium pink-purple fruits, round to oblate, averaging 8 to 12 ounces each. Indeterminate.
German Stripe--( ) pink to red color with yellow striping, medium- to large fruit, round. We’ve picked these unripe after the first snowfall, ripened them inside, and eaten them up until Christmas. Indeterminate.
Green Zebra--(78 days) we found this a wonderful salad tomato! fully ripened fruits are bright green with lighter green stripes; round, smallish (2-4 oz.) with excellent flavor and vigorous habit. Determinate.
Nyagous--(80 days) prolific, baseball-sized 6 oz. fruits are dark, brownish gray color at maturity, excellent texture and full flavor, bearing up to 6 fruits per cluster. Indeterminate.
Russian Persimmon--(81 days) an abundance of medium-size, attractive yellowish-orange fruit with outstanding flavor, especially nice in salads, often the first eating tomato we harvest in the summer. Determinate.
Sweet Chelsea is a hybrid* (67 days) abundant, large cherry tomatoes with wonderful, sweet flavor, good for a quick snack in the garden. Indeterminate. *Hybrids are NOT heirlooms, but this one is just too good not to be on the list.
All tomatoes come in 4" pots ready to plant--$2.50/pot.
What else do I have available for sale/trade right now?
Fresh cow's milk yogurt - $2.00/quart (bring your own refill containers)
Farm eggs - $3.00/dozen
To order, just email me at jlgreenough@gmail.com
No tips today...unless it's a tip to say if you love summer tomatoes as much as we do, you'll love growing and eating heirloom tomatoes out of your own garden!
Here's what I have available in the tomato department (they'll all need to be planted in the next couple weeks before they get too much bigger):
Brandywine--(90-100 days) generally considered the world’s best-flavored tomato. Yields extra-large (up to 1 1/2 pounds) firm, rosy-pink fruits. Indeterminate.
Cherokee Purple--(80-90 days) reliable producer of medium pink-purple fruits, round to oblate, averaging 8 to 12 ounces each. Indeterminate.
German Stripe--( ) pink to red color with yellow striping, medium- to large fruit, round. We’ve picked these unripe after the first snowfall, ripened them inside, and eaten them up until Christmas. Indeterminate.
Green Zebra--(78 days) we found this a wonderful salad tomato! fully ripened fruits are bright green with lighter green stripes; round, smallish (2-4 oz.) with excellent flavor and vigorous habit. Determinate.
Nyagous--(80 days) prolific, baseball-sized 6 oz. fruits are dark, brownish gray color at maturity, excellent texture and full flavor, bearing up to 6 fruits per cluster. Indeterminate.
Russian Persimmon--(81 days) an abundance of medium-size, attractive yellowish-orange fruit with outstanding flavor, especially nice in salads, often the first eating tomato we harvest in the summer. Determinate.
Sweet Chelsea is a hybrid* (67 days) abundant, large cherry tomatoes with wonderful, sweet flavor, good for a quick snack in the garden. Indeterminate. *Hybrids are NOT heirlooms, but this one is just too good not to be on the list.
All tomatoes come in 4" pots ready to plant--$2.50/pot.
What else do I have available for sale/trade right now?
Fresh cow's milk yogurt - $2.00/quart (bring your own refill containers)
Farm eggs - $3.00/dozen
To order, just email me at jlgreenough@gmail.com
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Budget Your Stuff
Hi from Judy:
Have you ever thought about putting "your stuff" on a budget, deciding where it belongs and how much of it you need to have a peaceful, but satisfying lifestyle? Here are a few tips to stimulate your thinking:
1) Reduce/eliminate before you organize--less stuff to have to deal with means an easier job finding appropriate homes for it all.
2) Consider carrying a small pocket-sized notebook with you everywhere you go. That way any time an idea strikes, you can write it down and not have to keep it in your memory bank. I've always had too many "ideas" or "things-to-do" occur when I didn't have a good place to write them down, and I'd lose the thought. This little tip is really beginning to work for me!
3) Just have one "in box" where all your paper goes when it comes in the door. Then, once a day or once a week sort it out. Much easier than multiple piles in different spots.
4) Assign a place for all your stuff (so it has a home), and put it away NOW. A corollary to this is to clean it NOW. I've had to keep working on this one--sometimes I do it better than others :-)
It's so much better when YOU tell your stuff who's in charge, and YOU take control of your surroundings. I'd encourage you to take a few baby steps; make a little change and see how great it feels!
Okay, on to what I have available for sale/trade right now:
Fresh cow's milk yogurt - $2.00/quart (bring your own refill containers)
Mixed salad greens - $2.50/10-ounce bag (gallon ziplock size)
Heirloom tomato starts in 4" pots (check with me for available varieties) - $2.50/plant
Fresh farm eggs, large - $3.00/dozen
To order, just email me at jlgreenough@gmail.com
Happy spring!!
Have you ever thought about putting "your stuff" on a budget, deciding where it belongs and how much of it you need to have a peaceful, but satisfying lifestyle? Here are a few tips to stimulate your thinking:
1) Reduce/eliminate before you organize--less stuff to have to deal with means an easier job finding appropriate homes for it all.
2) Consider carrying a small pocket-sized notebook with you everywhere you go. That way any time an idea strikes, you can write it down and not have to keep it in your memory bank. I've always had too many "ideas" or "things-to-do" occur when I didn't have a good place to write them down, and I'd lose the thought. This little tip is really beginning to work for me!
3) Just have one "in box" where all your paper goes when it comes in the door. Then, once a day or once a week sort it out. Much easier than multiple piles in different spots.
4) Assign a place for all your stuff (so it has a home), and put it away NOW. A corollary to this is to clean it NOW. I've had to keep working on this one--sometimes I do it better than others :-)
It's so much better when YOU tell your stuff who's in charge, and YOU take control of your surroundings. I'd encourage you to take a few baby steps; make a little change and see how great it feels!
Okay, on to what I have available for sale/trade right now:
Fresh cow's milk yogurt - $2.00/quart (bring your own refill containers)
Mixed salad greens - $2.50/10-ounce bag (gallon ziplock size)
Heirloom tomato starts in 4" pots (check with me for available varieties) - $2.50/plant
Fresh farm eggs, large - $3.00/dozen
To order, just email me at jlgreenough@gmail.com
Happy spring!!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Eat Fresh, Eat Local
It's that time of year when the farmer's market is bringing us fresh, local, healthy food and soon our gardens and orchards will be beckoning as well. Ah summer, it's just around the corner!
We really want to promote this kind of lifestyle, eating quality food and giving our bodies the best nourishment we can while also supporting our local farmers. I really enjoyed Judy's post about healthy eating tips, those were great ideas!
This seems to be a season of learning thriftiness and how to stretch our dollar, but while we do that we also want to strive for quality. I believe that bartering and trading is the best way to do this because we all have needs and we all have something to offer. I would like to let you know some of the things that I want to offer. I don't really have a price on these yet, mainly because I'd like to trade with them, but I'm also willing to sell:
Fresh whole wheat bread and baked goods (custom orders also available)
Massage and doula services
Cleaning with natural cleaning products
Please contact Sarah at mountaincarpenters@gmail.com if you are interested.
It's that time of year when the farmer's market is bringing us fresh, local, healthy food and soon our gardens and orchards will be beckoning as well. Ah summer, it's just around the corner!
We really want to promote this kind of lifestyle, eating quality food and giving our bodies the best nourishment we can while also supporting our local farmers. I really enjoyed Judy's post about healthy eating tips, those were great ideas!
This seems to be a season of learning thriftiness and how to stretch our dollar, but while we do that we also want to strive for quality. I believe that bartering and trading is the best way to do this because we all have needs and we all have something to offer. I would like to let you know some of the things that I want to offer. I don't really have a price on these yet, mainly because I'd like to trade with them, but I'm also willing to sell:
Fresh whole wheat bread and baked goods (custom orders also available)
Massage and doula services
Cleaning with natural cleaning products
Please contact Sarah at mountaincarpenters@gmail.com if you are interested.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Your Family's Food Strategies
Hi from Judy--
Let's share a few simple ideas to help you eat healthier, tastier meals and snacks this coming season.
1) Cook and eat at home. Try making at least a double batch of one of your favorite meals. Then freeze the extra portions for another meal when you're short of time or inspiration. For even more fun, take that double batch, eat half of it, and trade the other half with another family who has also made a double batch of their favorite dish!
2) Learn to shop at our local Farmers' Markets. Colville has two--the Saturday market just recently opened, and Wednesday's market will be coming soon. Local foods are fresher and tastier than those shipped long distances, and fresh produce in the season it's grown is likely to be less expensive, too.
3) Try using more whole grains in your meals--things like oats, brown rice, wheat berries, even the ancient grain quinoa. You can cook up a batch or so each week and have ready-to-eat grains available in the fridge whenever you like. Use them as a side dish, a breakfast cereal, in a casserole or salad...
4) Cook up a pot of dried beans every week, too. You'll have inexpensive protein to use in burritos, salads and soups. Experiment with all the different kinds; when you find one you love, plant some and harvest it in your own garden. (Beans can be hard to digest; try soaking them overnight before cooking to reduce flatulence!)
5) For snacks, think homeade, too! Make your own trail mixes with a variety of home-dried summer fruits combined with bulk-purchased nuts and seeds. Trying popping your own popcorn, too. Last I checked, Meyers Falls had multi-colored popcorn in their cooler. Fun!
6) A final thought--it's nearly morel season in northeastern Washington. It's quite a fun adventure to pick these delicious mushrooms, and they dry so easily for wonderful flavor in winter soups and hot dishes.
So, learn to think "outside the box" in your kitchen and discover how much fun you can have.
P.S. I look forward to hearing your ideas for food strategies to save money and eat healthier and better.
Let's share a few simple ideas to help you eat healthier, tastier meals and snacks this coming season.
1) Cook and eat at home. Try making at least a double batch of one of your favorite meals. Then freeze the extra portions for another meal when you're short of time or inspiration. For even more fun, take that double batch, eat half of it, and trade the other half with another family who has also made a double batch of their favorite dish!
2) Learn to shop at our local Farmers' Markets. Colville has two--the Saturday market just recently opened, and Wednesday's market will be coming soon. Local foods are fresher and tastier than those shipped long distances, and fresh produce in the season it's grown is likely to be less expensive, too.
3) Try using more whole grains in your meals--things like oats, brown rice, wheat berries, even the ancient grain quinoa. You can cook up a batch or so each week and have ready-to-eat grains available in the fridge whenever you like. Use them as a side dish, a breakfast cereal, in a casserole or salad...
4) Cook up a pot of dried beans every week, too. You'll have inexpensive protein to use in burritos, salads and soups. Experiment with all the different kinds; when you find one you love, plant some and harvest it in your own garden. (Beans can be hard to digest; try soaking them overnight before cooking to reduce flatulence!)
5) For snacks, think homeade, too! Make your own trail mixes with a variety of home-dried summer fruits combined with bulk-purchased nuts and seeds. Trying popping your own popcorn, too. Last I checked, Meyers Falls had multi-colored popcorn in their cooler. Fun!
6) A final thought--it's nearly morel season in northeastern Washington. It's quite a fun adventure to pick these delicious mushrooms, and they dry so easily for wonderful flavor in winter soups and hot dishes.
So, learn to think "outside the box" in your kitchen and discover how much fun you can have.
P.S. I look forward to hearing your ideas for food strategies to save money and eat healthier and better.
Monday, April 27, 2009
From Judy:
Sarah did a wonderful job explaining our vision for a local network to exchange goods and services!
We hope that if you live in this area you'll want to join with us to explore all the high-quality goods and services produced by people who've chosen to live here.
Please leave us a comment, letting us know what you think or any suggestions you have. If you have things you'd like to sell, trade, or give away email us and we'll post it on the blog for you. We post twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays so check back often to see what's new!
I'm selling right now--
We hope that if you live in this area you'll want to join with us to explore all the high-quality goods and services produced by people who've chosen to live here.
Please leave us a comment, letting us know what you think or any suggestions you have. If you have things you'd like to sell, trade, or give away email us and we'll post it on the blog for you. We post twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays so check back often to see what's new!
I'm selling right now--
- Farm fresh eggs - $3.00/dozen (chickens are getting spring pasture right now so eggs are especially yummy)
- Fresh cow's milk yogurt - $2.00/quart (bring your own refill containers)
- Mixed salad greens - $2.50/10-ounce bag (gallon ziplock size)
Hi, I'm Sarah and welcome to the Local Exchange! My friend Judy and I will be posting weekly and we look forward to your input as we begin this community of bartering, exchanging, buying and selling. We have so many ideas and had no idea where to start, so here we are!
My vision for The Local Exchange is more or less to create community and quality of life, especially in the economic climate that we are living in now. My original desire for a cooperative type idea was based mainly on my desire for local, whole foods and now it's turnied into being something that can hopefully fit all kinds of other needs as well. We all have something to offer and here is where we can do that. Our desire right now is to see what you have to offer, share what we have to offer and begin networking with people so that we can help you find what you're looking for. We will be posting twice weekly and hopefully we'll be able to categorize the different things we have to offer under: Goods, Services and Free. It is up to you to decide if you want to buy, sell or trade.
If you'd like to leave a comment about something that you're interested in or something that you have to offer, please do so and then you can email us at localexchangenet@gmail.com a way to get a hold of you if you are not comfortable with posting your address or phone number.
We are not really computer people at all, so until we find someone who is, this will be very basic and simple, so bear with us!
I look forward to hearing from you!
My vision for The Local Exchange is more or less to create community and quality of life, especially in the economic climate that we are living in now. My original desire for a cooperative type idea was based mainly on my desire for local, whole foods and now it's turnied into being something that can hopefully fit all kinds of other needs as well. We all have something to offer and here is where we can do that. Our desire right now is to see what you have to offer, share what we have to offer and begin networking with people so that we can help you find what you're looking for. We will be posting twice weekly and hopefully we'll be able to categorize the different things we have to offer under: Goods, Services and Free. It is up to you to decide if you want to buy, sell or trade.
If you'd like to leave a comment about something that you're interested in or something that you have to offer, please do so and then you can email us at localexchangenet@gmail.com a way to get a hold of you if you are not comfortable with posting your address or phone number.
We are not really computer people at all, so until we find someone who is, this will be very basic and simple, so bear with us!
I look forward to hearing from you!
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