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They are local, you see them at the farmer's market, but they have a mail order business as well. Amanda Shenstone's philosophy is, don't go to the nursery and walk away with a couple of plants. To make a…"
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David Furber replied to Susan Verberg's discussion Perennial Trading? in the group Veggie Gardens
"I too am overflowing with oregano and lily of the valley, but can never have enough of irises and snowdrops. I'll hold some bee balm for you. I added you as a friend so we can send messages."
David Furber replied to Susan Verberg's discussion Perennial Trading? in the group Veggie Gardens
"I potted up some bee balm today that were invading their lily neighbors. I have several 4" pots and a couple larger. One such pot's worth took over half a raised bed in two years - as it's a plant I generally let have its way because…"
David Furber replied to Susan Verberg's discussion Perennial Trading? in the group Veggie Gardens
"My fancy is struck by the chives, chocolate mint, and curly willow. Curious what the odds and ends are?
Also have some sunchokes."
David Furber replied to Susan Verberg's discussion Perennial Trading? in the group Veggie Gardens
"Sounds like the kind of thing I am hoping to facilitate with Ithaca Garden Network - http://ithacagarden.net. Maybe I'll see you there? :)
I have some orange daylilies, bee balm, and vincas.
David"
David Furber is attending Katie Quinn-Jacobs's event
Cheesemaking Workshop: Soft Cheese at Kate's House
May 1, 2010 from 9am to 12pm
One morning, two cheeses! Learn the basics of how to make soft cheeses.I can have 6 people at my house for a soft cheese gathering.We'll make mozzarella and ricotta, so you'll all be ready to whip up the best lasagna you've ever had when you return to your own kitchens.We'll be using locally produced raw milk.Attendees will be able to bring home samples of each type of cheese.I'll provide the main course for lunch. Can someone else bring salad? And another person bring bread?Please indicate any…See More
Greg Nelson replied to David Furber's discussion Grow Light Recommendations? in the group Veggie Gardens
"My neighbors and I all just do south-facing windows. I suppose you can get going faster with lights, but you have to consider the cost of all the electricity to run them as a trade off.
If you do get lights, you'll want to consider two general…"
David Furber is attending Pat's event
Winter Jams at Katie's house
March 27, 2010 from 9am to 12pm
Take your jam-making beyond strawberry! Come to the Winter Jam workshop on Saturday, March 27 from 9-noon at Katie's house. Bring 2 lbs. (4 cups) of fresh or frozen fruit and learn how to make and can a slow-cooked jam (jam without added pectin.)Never made jam before? No problem - come and learn how easy it can be to can jam! Suggested fruits: apples, pears, stone fruits, berries.Please let me (Pat) know what type of fruit you'll be bringing - I'll bring recipes for everyone to share. RSVP by…See More
David Furber replied to denise mooney's discussion asparagus, watercress and sunchokes... in the group Veggie Gardens
"A friend of mine gave me some sunchokes that he divided about 4 years ago. They've been very easy - just make sure they have lots of sun. The less sun, the more they flop over and take sun from your other plants. Also stake or hoop them early…"
Alison F replied to David Furber's discussion Grow Light Recommendations? in the group Veggie Gardens
"I would love to know the answer to your question! I saw the CCE announcement about seed starting (I'm pasting it again below), but I'm too impatient to wait. Do most people here just start seeds under regular lights?
Community Food…"
David Furber added a discussion to the group Veggie Gardens
Grow Light Recommendations?
Now that seed starting time is nearing, I'm wondering if anybody has any recommendations about grow lamps - what kind to get and where to get the best deals?(Sorry about sending this as a message rather than starting a discussion topic - I am new to Ning but learning fast!)See More
David Furber is attending Alison F's event
Home Food Preserving Workshop at Varna Community Center
February 24, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm
Join us!From 6 to 9 pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2010, a Home Food Preserving Workshop will be held at the Varna Community Center, 943 Dryden Road (Rte 366). Members of IthaCan will lead hands-on activities in canning, cellaring, pickling, and drying.The event starts with a slide show on why home food preservation is needed for a sustainable food system. Then you can choose two of the four techniques – drying, canning, cellaring, and pickling – and go to two workshops.We hope you'll join us for…See More
Profile Information
- Township
- Ithaca
- Telephone
- 607-342-7862
- What type of food preserving do you want to do with others?
- Brewing, Stocking a Year's Supply
- What do you hope to achieve by joining IthaCan?
- Join a community of interesting people, and strategies of eating locally throughout the year.
- Do you have any expertise or resources that you can offer to the IthaCan community?
- None that I'm sure the community already has in spades, but we'll see.
- What is your favorite home-preserved food?
- tomatoes that i roast on the grill in the summer then put in soups in the winter
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IthaCan is a web-based social network where home food preservers in Tompkins County organize food preserving events and share information.
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