A feed updated every time new reader comments are added to Almanac.com http://www.almanac.com/rss/index.php Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:26:13 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.almanac.com/garden/video/weedless-gardening This also works for weedless paths around the garden. I separate and soak sets of four pages (lay out four pages, fold the set in half, then in half again, set them in a 5 gallon bucket. Bring to the site, then soak and unfold). Lay down the paper, then the mulch to cover, voila! weedless path. While cardboard can work, I found it was real slippery, and only recommend it for smothering plots for next year's gardens. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:37:23 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/container-gardening/vegetable-containers Has anyone tried straw bale gardening Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:03:40 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/video/trash-can-potatoes trying the trash can idea this year. I'm in my 50's but still mobile, Mom is in her 80's and brother is sixty two, with heart problems. They are doing container gardening this year to cut back on the work but still enjoy the harvest. Also with the economy as it is, this will help stock the pantry for them. Wonder if others have success with wintering strawberries in a strawberry pot. This is my first year and I'd like to save the investment that I have in this project. Any help offered will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your input. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:57:26 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves Mine turned out like strawberry syrup and I followed the directions exactly I think 5 minutes was not long enough after it reached 220. Next time I'll use pectin for my jams. ) : Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:44:47 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/video/weedless-gardening Hi, Wilma: Here it is briefly: On a portion of a flat lawn or bed that gets minimum 6 hours of sunshine per day, spread four layers of newspaper. Soak them. Spread about two inches of mulch where you want paths to be. Spread one to two inches of compost where you want to garden to be. Plant. Water. That's it! (Well, you'll need to water. And pull out the occasional weed. that poke up through the newspaper, but not much more.) This is best done in the spring, before the weeds have a chance to germinate. I hope this helps. Good luck! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:28:25 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves The link to the recipe is now above! Thank you to other readers for helping. In terms of sound level, please make sure the volume on both your own system and the video player above is turned up. If you are still having technical difficulties, please "Contact Us" and provide your system information and specific issue (link is: http://www.almanac.com/feedback/index.php?categorynumber=12 ). Thank you. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:10:05 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/video/weedless-gardening Have only dial-up Internet. Takes forever for a short video to download. Could you just provide text instruction for getting rid of weeds for a weed-free garden please. Thank you Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:00:55 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves Planning on trying this real soon. Sounds very simple/good! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:52:41 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves I had no problem hearing --the music wasn't too loud! Sounds delicious! Just may try this as strawberries are in. TThank you! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:28:34 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves Strawberry Preserves Pickles and Preserves Recipes | Fruit Recipes Start to Finish Time: 60 minutes juice of 2 lemons, strained 4-1/2 cups sugar 2 pounds small to medium strawberries, hulled In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine lemon juice and sugar. Cook undisturbed until most of the sugar is melted, about 10 minutes. Gently stir, until sugar is completely melted. Using a moistened pastry brush, wash down any sugar crystals from the side of the pan. Add strawberries and raise heat to high and gently boil (and gently mash the strawberries) gently until the mixture reaches 220°-- continue to boil until thickened, about 5 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes, then spoon the preserves into 6 very clean, 8-ounce canning jars, leaving a 1/4 inch of space at the top, and close with the lids and rings. Let cool and refrigerate or process. To process, boil the sealed jars for 15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature and serve after 2 days or store the preserves in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:01:20 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves watch the video again. you can find the recipe and others on Almanac.com Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:51:00 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves I could hear it just fine. Can't wait to make this. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:56:17 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves I had no problem hearing the directions. Sounds great but I'm a bit skeddish in the kitchen. Will just pretend I can cook! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:52:10 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves Well, that's four of us! Help please......this looks really good. And the strawberries are in!!! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:52:00 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves couldn't hear it because of music or no sound-----hopefully you will have the recipe so we can read and copy it. Thank you, Looks like something we would all love if we can get the recipe! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:52:48 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves Agree with Melody; could hear the music just fine. But when instructions were given there was no sound. Okay I guess if you can read lips!!!! Looks good. Would have loved trying this recipe! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:40:46 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/food/video/strawberry-preserves Couldn't hear all of it because the music was to loud. Do you have a copy of the instructions? Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:57:17 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/video/weedless-gardening It only runs for 11 seconds, then returns to the click to play. Really only information I could get is her name and job title. Could someone fix this so we can get and use the ideas? Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:47:56 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/video/weedless-gardening I will certainly try this! We have had an unseasonally wet Autumn/Winter in Australia and the weeds are very happy with this - much to my dismay. Great magazine, thank you. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:34:54 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/weather/hurricanes/hurricane-forecast-2009 I have been running from hurricanes since "rita" who tore my house into two pieces, then came along "Ike" and he put over 6 feet of water in my house, along with a bunch of fish! So, now I am settled back in Orangefield Tx. and pray that another does not come this way for along time. We have bought a generator that hooks up to my natural gas line that will run the whole house, so I don't think I will be running any more. I'm tired of the evacuation mess! Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:02:43 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/calendar/quarter-days GODDESS....BLESS THOSE WICCANS.......... Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:57:26 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/blogs/everything/globalwarm The Almanac articles on climate change are the most balanced I have found. Bravo to the writers and the Almanac for the courage to publish science-based information. There is too much political discourse around this issue and the Almanac articles avoid that - Thank you. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:32:54 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/vegetables/cabbage can you freeze cabbage Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:33:40 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/video/weedless-gardening My plants are doing so poorly right now. Can I dig them up with the rootball intact; then, fix the garden to prevent weeds as shown on the video? Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:34:34 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/video/weedless-gardening Great Video and SOUND is fine ! Wonderful way to recycle those old newspapers while getting rid of and slowing new weed growth. It also helps hold moisture in the soil which is another plus for those of us trying to conserve water. My Grandfather always placed newspapers in his gardens and even when he planted into deeper holes for larger plants and Trees. THANK YOU ALMANAC Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:47 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/garden/video/weedless-gardening If your garden is already growing, use whole sheets in between the rows and use shredded newspaper or paper generously around your plants. Wet it down thorougly. It will cut down on your weeds drastically. Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:37:25 +0100 http://www.almanac.com/advice/natural-remedies/remedies-stress-anxiety Anyone have any recommendations for restless leg? Yankee Publishing (rss@ypi.com) Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:25:26 +0100