So, I have several thoughts this week. First is the
importance of
farmers and gardeners to not get caught up in worrying of things.
Especially over things you have no control over, which is true of
pretty much everything in farming. You need to be able to move on when
something is lost and instead of worrying and trying to save something
that is already lost, put your time into taking care of what you still
have. For example, we on the farm have lost several crops. We have had
to decide which crops to still save put our time into and which to
just plow.
Second is the importance for farmers to constantly be learning new
things and staying up to date with the latest news. It's not enough to
settle with the head knowledge you already possess. Successful farmers
and gardeners need to take the things they observe in the field and
learn why they happen or don't. For example, we have several
interesting things happening to some of our plants on the farm. On
some of the tomatoes, some of the leaves have started to curl and we're
not sure why. One site claims the curling of the leaves has no effect
on quality or quantity of the tomatoes. I would agree that I have
noticed nothing unusual about the plants. The site says that a
possible reason for this may be exposure to an herbicide, which is
improbable since we don't use any, or just a virus in the plant.
http://www.ehow.com/list_5965949_remedies-leaf-curl-tomato-plants.html
Other sites say it is just the result of stress to the plants.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cornucop/msg0613093832683.html
I need to do look into it more, but I would say that stress is
probably the likely cause.
farmers and gardeners to not get caught up in worrying of things.
Especially over things you have no control over, which is true of
pretty much everything in farming. You need to be able to move on when
something is lost and instead of worrying and trying to save something
that is already lost, put your time into taking care of what you still
have. For example, we on the farm have lost several crops. We have had
to decide which crops to still save put our time into and which to
just plow.
Second is the importance for farmers to constantly be learning new
things and staying up to date with the latest news. It's not enough to
settle with the head knowledge you already possess. Successful farmers
and gardeners need to take the things they observe in the field and
learn why they happen or don't. For example, we have several
interesting things happening to some of our plants on the farm. On
some of the tomatoes, some of the leaves have started to curl and we're
not sure why. One site claims the curling of the leaves has no effect
on quality or quantity of the tomatoes. I would agree that I have
noticed nothing unusual about the plants. The site says that a
possible reason for this may be exposure to an herbicide, which is
improbable since we don't use any, or just a virus in the plant.
http://www.ehow.com/list_5965949_remedies-leaf-curl-tomato-plants.html
Other sites say it is just the result of stress to the plants.
http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cornucop/msg0613093832683.html
I need to do look into it more, but I would say that stress is
probably the likely cause.
Golden Potato Soup
We'll just say this is a
family recipe cause I am unsure of the exact
origin. It tastes really good though I can vouch for that.
origin. It tastes really good though I can vouch for that.
6 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion (simmer and pour off water and puree in blender)
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups water
2 teas. Dried parsley
1 teas. Salt
1/4 tea. Black pepper
4 teas. All-purpose flour
3 cups milk
3 cups shredded American cheese
opt. 2 cups chopped ham
Directions:
In a large stockpot add potatoes, celery, onion, chicken bouillon,
water and parsley flakes. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until
vegetables become tender.
In a separate bowl mix flour and milk. Once well blended, add to soup
mixture and cook until soup becomes thick.
Stir in cheese, cooked ham (if desired) and simmer until cheese is
melted. You can use crumbled bacon or shredded cheese to sprinkle on
top of each bowl.
Serves 6-8
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion (simmer and pour off water and puree in blender)
2 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups water
2 teas. Dried parsley
1 teas. Salt
1/4 tea. Black pepper
4 teas. All-purpose flour
3 cups milk
3 cups shredded American cheese
opt. 2 cups chopped ham
Directions:
In a large stockpot add potatoes, celery, onion, chicken bouillon,
water and parsley flakes. Season with salt and pepper and simmer until
vegetables become tender.
In a separate bowl mix flour and milk. Once well blended, add to soup
mixture and cook until soup becomes thick.
Stir in cheese, cooked ham (if desired) and simmer until cheese is
melted. You can use crumbled bacon or shredded cheese to sprinkle on
top of each bowl.
Serves 6-8
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