Well my intention today was to get outside and finish putting the gardens to bed. Snow is in the forecast and I really like to have everything cut back and cleaned up before the first snowfall. I worked outside yesterday in my flower beds and just about finished my work but today was going to be spent in the vegetable garden. I need to take down the blueberry net, move the garden stakes to the barn, cut back the remaining perennials and do a general clean up. However it’s raining and yes did I mention snow is in the forecast! Not exactly the type of day I want to spend outdoors, I’d much rather sit with the dogs and enjoy the warmth of the woodstove!
Instead I will soak some dried beans in preparation for canning them tomorrow. I have several jars of dried beans on hand and I want to can them so they will be ready for a quick meal. I’ve not done this before so we will be experimenting together! I will have to use the pressure canner but the process sounds simple.
For my faithful readers that would like to read about gardening today check out Prudent Living Magazine, I have written an article for this winter issue! Just click on the link on the PrudentLivingMagazine.com menu tab on the left. Hope you enjoy it. I’ll be back tomorrow with a lesson on canning dried beans.
Nancy on the Home Front 