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    Who here cans??

    Okay, made blueberry Jam and it came out great. The recipe: 5 C blueberries 1 pkg pectin 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 1/2 C sugar 1/4 C water Sterilize jars/lids. Wash & sort blueberries. Crush or run through food processor. Mix pectin, water, lemon juice & blueberries together. Bring to boil. Stir...
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    FreeCycle, Craigslist and other helpful links: Add your own, too!

    I know a lot of know what they are, but some newbies may not. Freecycle is a recycling site where people can post free classifieds to offer unwanted items to their local community. You can also find some cool things on their as well. Everything is to be offered and given for free. Go to...
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    Who here cans??

    Natalie...yes we love any recipes you are willing to share!! Bruschetta ??? YUM!!
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    Who here cans??

    That's great that you got all that canning stuff from your friend! Everything for canning that I have I inherited, too. Our garden is so-so this year. Well it is the first year we've tried a big garden, so I guess we've done pretty good. We have tomatoes, pepper (both hot and bell), pumpkins...
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    Who here cans??

    Cool! :cool: I'm not alone in my newbie endeavors!! Here is a link http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can7_jam_jelly.html that has probably most everything you need to know about canning. It's been a big help to me so far. :)
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    Who here cans??

    This is my first year canning. I have both a water bath canner and a Pressure canner that I inherited from my Gram. So far I have made strawberry Jam...from strawberries we picked our self, woohoo! Making raspberry Jam tonight, with raspberries from our own backyard! :D And as soon as I collect...
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    Turning old into new

    I turned my inlaws old deck into a chicken coop. I use those giant cable spools as play toys for my goats. :)
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    Hillbilly Heaven....WV! :) Pics!

    Beautiful!!! I have always loved the idea of living in one of the Virginaia's. :D
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    Bug-out kit

    While looking for canning supplies, I came across this kit. I think it's a good kit to base your emergency supplies on for little emergencies.
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    New England

    Maine here!! :D
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    SufficientSelf.com Forum Ideas, Feedback, Suggestions

    Great idea!! My DH knows his wild plants and it's so odd to go for walks with him and he's picking up random stuff having me try it. We don't touch mushrooms, though. Even though he knows them, he doesn't know them that well.
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    SufficientSelf.com Forum Ideas, Feedback, Suggestions

    Beekissed-that looks like a good list to me. :D
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