Remember how hard it was to find eggs or even afford eggs during COVID shutdown?

Now if you come across a great deal on eggs from a trusted source, you can stock up.

Raw, fresh eggs can be frozen for up to a year. But not in the eggshell. Use a standard ice tray. Each slot holds one full egg. Simply, add the raw egg to each slot. Sprinkle the tops of each container of egg with a pinch of salt. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the freezer on a flat surface.

Once frozen, transfer the frozen egg cubes to an air tight container or freezer bag and label them.

They defrost easily by taking out the amount of eggs needed by cube and putting them in a covered bowl in the refrigerator.

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VICTORY GARDENS

February 3rd, 2023, a train derailment occurred in Ohio. The derailment released large amounts of chlorine gas. Ohio has 10 million acres of farmland and is part of our U.S. food belt.

High levels of chlorine in the soil is toxic to plants. High levels of chlorine in waterways is toxic to fish. There is no telling how far and wide the contamination of this chemical plume will be. Perhaps that was the purpose of all the weather balloons that have been released?

While the effects to come is unknown; what is known, you can take some precautionary steps now. Stock up on seeds and start gardening.

Plants can be grown indoors. Plants can be transferred outside when the weather is favorable. Plants can be brought back indoors for container gardening. Vegetables produced that are not ready to be eaten can be blanched and frozen. Store seeds in a cool and dry place.

If you have the space, I would strongly consider keeping a bin of worms too. They are needed for making healthy soil.

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GROWING AND STORING FRESH PRODUCE

COMPOSTING FOR YOUR HOME GARDENS

INDOOR CONTAINER VICTORY GARDEN – EGGPLANT

INDOOR CONTAINER VICTORY GARDEN – LETTUCE

INDOOR CONTAINER VICTORY GARDEN – CARROTS

During #WW1 and #WW2, home gardens produced up to 40% of the produce in the U.S. With costs of living skyrocketing and supply issues increasing, it is time to get back to self-sufficiency. It is also a great learning experience and hobby.

This species of eggplant produces 3-4″ round mauve eggplants. It is perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing or baking. This species thrives in container gardening, meaning it can grow indoors during the winter.

These smaller eggplant varieties don’t need a ton of room to grow, and many of the smaller types will do just fine in pots as small as two gallons. But, keep in mind, the larger the pot, the less frequently you will need to water. The most important factor for any pot is drainage, so make sure your pot has plenty of holes in the bottom and don’t be afraid to drill out a few more if needed. Put about a half inch of aquarium gravel in the bottom of the pot with holes in the bottom of the container to ensure proper water drainage.

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During #WW1 and #WW2, home gardens produced up to 40% of the produce in the U.S. With costs of living skyrocketing and supply issues increasing, it is time to get back to self-sufficiency. It is also a great learning experience and hobby.

Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in pots. Their rooting is shallow; but needs good drainage. The containers can be moved around from window to window to catch the morning and afternoon sun.

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During #WW1 and #WW2, home gardens produced up to 40% of the produce in the U.S. With costs of living skyrocketing and supply issues increasing, it is time to get back to self-sufficiency. It is also a great learning experience and hobby.

Carrots are shade tolerant. So you don’t necessarily need grow lights for them. The containers can be moved around from window to window to catch the morning and afternoon sun.

Carrots come in different growth sizes. So a shorter carrot like the Little Fingers are perfect for indoor container gardening.

Choose a pot that is about one foot deep, or even a bucket (perfect are the 35lb cat litter buckets!). Plant the seeds about an inch apart. Spray the top soil to keep it moist; but don’t over water. In about 90 days, your first crop should be ready to harvest! Replace each harvested carrot with a new seed for continuous production!

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