The Heirloom Garden of Eatin' in Tacoma, WA

 
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Created by: Queen_of_Green
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  • USDA hardiness zone: 7b
  • Location: Tacoma, WA
  • Sunset climate zone: 5
  • Garden type: Grow It Forward: Heirloom
  • Sunlight: 6 or more hours
  • Moisture: Medium to wet
  • Soil type: Acidic
Tags: vegetables, organic, Edible Flowers, HEIRLOOM
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I am seeing RED! Aug 22, 2012
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JMTKMS replied 9 months ago
Red, red and more red!!!!  :)
Carmen Peppers Whole garden +
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Aug 22, 2012
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Harvest time... Aug 22, 2012
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I have corn on the grill that will be dried for use in the winter. Cabbages are waiting to be shredded for the first batch of sauerkraut of the season, 6 pounds of peaches will become Peach and Cilantro Salsa. I'll have to purchase a few more boxes of peaches to make 3 more kinds of Peach Salsa, Peach Chutney and Peach Jam,... ...see more

JMTKMS replied 9 months ago
Wow... I have a lot to learn... but, I do fine with what I make and I really love just listening to what others make.  I have not made alot of salsa's, but they sure do sound good!  We do not eat... more »
Chinese Plum Sauce #1... Aug 21, 2012
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Queen_of_Green replied 9 months ago
I'll be posting the full recipe on the forum very shortly! This one is a tasty recipe, but I will add a touch more vinegar in the next batch.
SweetDomesticity replied 9 months ago
This looks fantastic!
Queen_of_Green's Buzz Aug 20, 2012
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Tonight, I am making Peach Salsa #1. I'll do some taste tests between the three recipes I have in front of me! I'll post them on the forum too... :)
Queen_of_Green replied 9 months ago
I posted the recipe for Peach Salsa #1 tonight on the forum.It is very tasty! I'll make Peach Salsa #2 tomorrow and compare the two recipes. I might even get  Peach Salsa #3 made tomorrow night too, a... more »
SweetDomesticity replied 9 months ago
Yum, peach salsa sounds really good right about now! :) 
JMTKMS replied 9 months ago
THIS SOUNDS SO GOOODDDDDD!  :>)  REMEMBER if you happen to get overloaded :>):>) :>)
Black Plums... Aug 16, 2012
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RoriTx replied 9 months ago
Are you making the sauce to can?
JMTKMS replied 9 months ago
 I thought they looked like gold too!  How funny.  Chinese plum sauce, I will have to look that up.  What do you use it for? 
Clenram replied 9 months ago
 These look gold!  Are you growing gold up there?

Harvest time is finally starting... Aug 16, 2012
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JMTKMS replied 9 months ago
its a great time :>)
Work Party for UPS student orientation was a huge success! Aug 13, 2012
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SweetDomesticity replied 9 months ago
Looks like a fun crew! 
RoriTx replied 9 months ago
It's nice some of them liked it so much they're will to help out more during the year
Clenram replied 9 months ago
How much fun!
Wild Blackberry Jam Aug 12, 2012
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PrinceSnow replied 10 months ago
A little on my toast this morning would be great! Wow, they made quite a bit!
JMTKMS replied 9 months ago
YUMMY YUMMY :>)
Wild Blackberries! Whole garden Aug 10, 2012
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PrinceSnow replied 10 months ago
Oh my goodness! That's a lot of raspberries. I think raspberries are a great thing economically to grow. I will only buy organic fruit, and organic raspberries are something like 6.99 for a tiny container.... more »
Clenram replied 10 months ago
WONDERFUL
Nasturtiums Tropaeolum Aug 10, 2012
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PrinceSnow replied 10 months ago
They are so pretty! I will have to look into growing these.
'Sugary' Tomato... it's loaded! Aug 10, 2012
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The Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden... Aug 10, 2012
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Gardening Shoes... Aug 10, 2012
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PrinceSnow replied 10 months ago
This is fabulous. So artistic and unusual.
gailsgarden replied 10 months ago

That is a neat idea.

More tasty treats at the Gallucci Learning Garden... Aug 10, 2012
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