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Farmer Fred Hoffman's avatar

By the oddest of coincidences, "Zucchini Fecundity" was also the name of my band in high school. And I always share leftovers with the worms in the two worm bins. They show their appreciation by producing an excellent soil amendment, worm castings, as well as worm leachate.

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Lynn Cady's avatar

That is indeed an odd coincidence! And yes, worms love leftovers too.

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Mary Hutto Fruchter's avatar

Love this Lynn

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Lynn Cady's avatar

Thanks, Mary!

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Louise Barton's avatar

My garden and I are all the things you try to avoid. Your words made me wince, and then laugh at myself. But, it's what I do, and have done in ever increasing amounts, for the past 20+ years on the farm. My goal each year is to can/freeze/preserve enough to get us through until the harvest of the next season. Each year I try not to overdo anythig "just in case". Last year, I overdid canned green beans and tomato sauce. Oh well! Every year is different, and my garden has moved several times over the years, making annual predictions difficult.

I tried growing fried beans once, unsuccessfully, many years ago. You've inspired me to try them again.

By the way, corn is also a vegetable to freeze without blanching. I leave a layer of husk on, cut off both ends and vacuum seal them.

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Lynn Cady's avatar

I had forgotten that corn is easy to freeze until I read this comment. I suddenly remembered helping my grandmother cut it off the cob and pack it in square plastic freezer containers. In the middle of winter it was so delicious!

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