Edibles '08 -Part 4

The biggest tubs have eggplants and flowers in them. The pic was taken in August.
Wish I had taken the same views in September. The next years I did a more complete job.

Bridgeport just issued regulation trash containers. I wonder if I could put holes in the old trach cans and use them for growing potatoes?

Looks like a good product--like the folds up part--my garage has sooo much stuff in it already---we do have a storage barn, but it's all up hill when you're dragging heavy stuff!

Robindog Guess what Knickerbocker Road is opened as of yeaterday.Yipppeee

When should I be spraying my peach tree with copper spray for peach leaf curl?

For Info

http://www.umass.edu/fruitadvisor/factsheets/leaf_curl_sheet.htm

Thank you! This is the first time I will be spraying. Better wait until it stops raining!

I put the little tree up with one of those green metal stakes that you buy in HD for fencing and the top of the stake cut into one of the branches coming from the trunk - right at the joint between branch and trunk. When I found the problem - I moved the stake away from the tree but now there is a gouge with a hole I can feel but not see as it is inside the limb and it is weeping sticky sap. Maybe peach borers got in there? Anything I can do to fix this?

I need to start spraying my peach too. Lost many this year. I have to make sure what it has first.

I can remember my father taking care of an apple tree. He did not have a problem taking care of it for the apples. He pruned, sprayed and no matter what, even with the local conservation advice , he could not get rid of worms. Finally he had enough. He latched on to it with a chian and pulled it out with a pickup truck. Oh memories.

Must have been one BIG worm!!

Victor, I really missed that when I was AWOL. Need my daily dose of corn, I guess LOL

Corn?!! Hee hee - thanks.

Glad Knickerbocker is passable again--it was a big project! And that's where my niece bought HER corn---at Knickerbocker Farm! Coincidence, huh? I think not! There's absolutely nothing edible in my garden, but I did find a nice orchard in Washington Depot, CT. The farm has been there since the 1700's---on top of a hill in the middle of nowhere--they raise 87 varieties of apples---we bought about 5 varieties, 2 I hadn't tried before---Roxbury Russet & Melrose---both delish!

Ooooh, Robin, how did you decide which ones to get? We always look forward to our 'apple run' in October. We get in the car and drive out to one of the local orchards and buy whatever looks good. Usually they are also selling cider and maybe cheese and baked goods. One of them has the best apple doughnuts. Then a drive in the country to see the color and we eat whatever we bought for lunch.

Sounds yummy!

Hi Deb.
You cant beat New York State apples and this time of year.

Hi JoAnn. I was going to make an apple pie yesterday, but didn't feel up to it. So I just made ghost pops.

I love 20 ounce for pies, just tart enough and it only takes four apples to fill the shell.

I have the bag from our caboose trip - no idea what they are but they are a bit tart.

if theyre all green might be Granny Smiths, sometimes Cortlands are a bit tart, they make good eating.

Mmmmmmmm http://www.NYAppleCountry.com has a ton of apple info

Here is a link to a page showing pictures of different apples with information about them.

There is a handy guide for which apples to use in which recipes.

http://www.nyapplecountry.com/consumerguide.htm

OK Deb, what are Ghost Pops?

My DH likes a tart apple pie, hates it when they are too sweet so I use Granny Smith apples.

Yes GS are great for pie.
I combine them with Macentosh.

I like Mutsus (or Crispins) the best for eating, along with Mcouns--but I also like cooking apples to eat, ie Cortlands, & Northern Spies, & Baldwins---but not Granny Smiths! Too sour! Am baking 2 pies for a dinner invite tomorrow---pear cranberry & apple maple--tis the season!

That pear cranberry pie sounds tasty, Robin

you guys are killing me.
Just had doc. appointment.
He is not pleased w/ my glucose, I have one month to shape up so pies are out of the question, I'll live vicariously thru you.

I posted the ghost pops on the I want candy thread.

I usually mix 3 types of apples in my pie(secret recipe) I usually use granny smith, jonathan and rome.

Oh wel Jen, the apples are out of the bag now. That would have to be a good mix but I don't think knowing you use three specific types of apples actually gives us the secret recipe. So?
Lauel

Try cranberry sauce! It's like jelly that "jells" every time; you can put as much or as little sugar as you want, or you could even make it with a little tiny bit of sugar and then add your favorite no-calorie sweetener. I eat in on turkey sandwiches, with eggs, with toast - haven't tried it with peanut butter yet.

Whoops, I was answering Joanne.

This message was edited Nov 1, 2008 7:03 PM

We love cranberries and support the N.E. growers. I have enjoyed the cranberry photos. Thanks to the posters. I use quite a lot fresh and freeze about twenty pounds for winter catering. I don't use canned food. Cranberries are great with PB and J, but I've not had cranberries with eggs.

BTW, blackeyed peas gel as do garbonzos. No sweetener required. Good with turkey and eggs. Better with biscuits than toast. I'll not touch the PB combo though.
L

That's not the secret part. :)

Okay, Jen, considering Thanksgiving is right around the corner, it's cruel not to give us a hint.

Not even a hint, my friend 's hubby has been begging me for the recipe for awhile, not happening. It is the BEST apple pie(if I do so myself) I can't eat anyone elses.

Well, just remember, if something happens to you before you share, the world will be deprived of the apple pie grail.
L

hee hee, hubby knows where the recipe is. I'll make sure to put it in my will for you.

Please put me in your will too, Jen! LOL

OK.

I've never been able to withhold a recipe, you're strong Jen!