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Question about book Blue Ribbon Preserves by Linda J. Amendt
Comments (10)We have discussed Blue Ribbon Preserves before and, in fact, I emailed the author about her instructions for canning curds. I really like her book, but I don't assume all her recipes are safe. I consider the book a valuable resource but I think you have to have a pretty good knowledge-base in food preservation to assess which recipes are OK as is and which should NOT be canned, but could be refrigerated or frozen. I'd recommend you ask about particular recipes from that book before you can them. Several of us have copies and should be able to give a "thumbs-up" or "thumbs-down" on specific recipes. And as mentioned, do forget about the pumpkin butter. It doesn't matter how much sugar it has. You could freeze it, however. Carol...See Morequestion about cold frames - and a new gardening book
Comments (3)Canokie, There are many variables that can determine whether you need a vent. If I was going to use a vent on a cold frame I would use one of the heat activated types. I will attach a link that shows what I'm talking about. Many say they work well. I have 2 that I will put in my greenhouse if I ever get it finished. On my lean to I'm installing auto operated louvers and fans thaI have never had heat issues with either of my cold frames. I keep a hi/low thermometer in each. My lean to greenhouse has way more heat issues than my cold frames ever have. On mornings where the temps have been as low as 28 degrees F I have propped the tops open 1-2 inches. This has prevented over heating along with preventing the plants from freezing. The cold frame with the tinted glass is easier to control the heat in. If I leave it closed and the temps reach 80 the max in the cold frame will be upper 90's. I have never seen the need for vents on my cold frames so far. I also dug down 6 inches deep inside the cold frame. This helps to moderate the temps also. Another thing you can do if you don't have tinted glass is to lay a shade cloth over the glass. Jay Here is a link that might be useful: Greenhouse vent...See MoreQuestion about grammar in book dedication
Comments (20)Susie, sorry, but you were the one who was seeming to poo-poo others for talking about the grammar being wrong and indicating that it is too frivolous to talk about in this world of huge problems. In other words, belittling those who cared enough to discuss the question. I wasn't saying you should keep quiet; my post was because it seemed to me that you were\ saying that people who were finding fault with the grammar were petty and shouldn't be caring about it. It's all in interpretation. My interpretation was that you were dishing it out....See MoreQuestions about Sansevieria (after reading a book about this plant)
Comments (33)laticauda(OK - zone 7) I think I read somewhere that to make a room have clean air (not just cleaner air) it takes like 15-20 6-inch potted plants. For one room. If plants can make a room clean (not just cleaner) why United States Enviromental Protection Agency does not write about it at all? Residential Air Cleaners (Second Edition): A Summary of Available Information Sourse: http://www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/residair.html#Will-Air-Cleaning-Reduce-Health-Effects Quote: "Some air cleaners may produce new, potentially toxic pollutants or may re-disperse old ones". It's interesting to know can live plant produce new, potentially toxic pollutatns or re-disperse ones? For example, Sansevieria or SPider Plant....See Moreneetsiepie
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