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Gum Wrappers and Hay

In a depressed economy, the vegetable garden should zoom to prominence. A basic garden is a matter of economics.Your best cost cutting is in your food budget. Herbs are expensive and very easy to grow, save and store.

1.Plant a vegetable garden ,don't go overboard and grow only what you like to eat.

2.Plant a herb garden.

3.dry,freeze,store your produce.

4. trade if you have extra.

Grow in buckets or tires if you have no other place.A sunny ledge or corner is all you need for an herb garden.

1 large tomatoes plant will produce enough fruit for a family of 2 for 4 months.1 zucchini will grow enough for a family 3 for 2 months. Eat what you grow freeze,dry and save. Don't waste !

Great Articles and websites below.

Garden Basics.

BBC basic gardening

Garden in buckets

I used cat litter buckets old rocks and a used gray water from the bathtub to water with.

Tires as Planters.

I have used them and stacked 3 high with herbs and artichokes.

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Gum Wrappers and Hay

BABY FOOD Home-made Baby Food Made Easy

Each weekend I would shop the market to buy fresh in-season produce such as sweet potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, etc.

I then steam them up and freeze them in zip bags to use throughout week.

Take out ,thaw in refridge, blender whip for small child or spoon reheated for 6 months and older.

Same with meats. Boil and freeze then mash or cut very small.

No need to buy jars of expensive baby food.

Hoisin Sauce

Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons peanut butter or black bean paste

1 tablespoon honey or molasses or brown sugar

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons sesame oil

20 drops chinese hot sauce, habenero or jalepeno

1/8 teaspoon black pepper.

Directions:

Simply mix together. Keep mixing it will come together.