2024 garden thread

[Just1more]

Had a long day at work yesterday, but still decided to get some canning done before hitting the sack. Got to the last two cans and ended falling asleep in front of the TV. Woke up at 3am to a glass explosion and the dog going nuts. Grabbed the appropriate tools for defending the homestead and charged out headlong to face the threat. I had left the burner on and the last jars of peppers and tomatoes exploded, showering the entire kitchen with glass, veggies, and all the associated juices. Lesson learned…View attachment 7688006View attachment 7688009View attachment 7688027View attachment 7688006View attachment 7688009View attachment 7688027

You’re not alone. I found out the hard way once when I removed the weighted “jiggler” from the top of a pressure cooker with chicken and dumplings inside. It’s amazing how much fits through that tiny little hole

 

[basstracker89]

Yeah, she was pissed. Silver lining- it was a good, real life exercise testing our home intruder protocol. She performed exactly as practiced, so that was reassuring

Ju wind up on da floor??........

 

[Whodunnit]

Ju wind up on da floor??........

Silent treatment. No big deal- I’m used to it

 

[basstracker89]

Silent treatment. No big deal- I’m used to it

You'll have to put some Kilz on that ceiling before you repaint it to cover up that spot

 

[Whodunnit]

You'll have to put some Kilz on that ceiling before you repaint it to cover up that spot

Found a pretty significant dent in the Rock. I assume it’s from one of the lids. It’ll have to be patched and sanded before repainting. Sheetrock- yay! Freaking hate Sheetrock work

 

[Boot71]

Found a pretty significant dent in the Rock. I assume it’s from one of the lids. It’ll have to be patched and sanded before repainting. Sheetrock- yay! Freaking hate Sheetrock work

Gardening is a many faceted skill!

 

[Whodunnit]

Gardening is a many faceted skill!

Jack of many trades, master of none

 

[GUNBRAND.COM]

Had a long day at work yesterday, but still decided to get some canning done before hitting the sack. Got to the last two cans and ended falling asleep in front of the TV. Woke up at 3am to a glass explosion and the dog going nuts. Grabbed the appropriate tools for defending the homestead and charged out headlong to face the threat. I had left the burner on and the last jars of peppers and tomatoes exploded, showering the entire kitchen with glass, veggies, and all the associated juices. Lesson learned…View attachment 7688006View attachment 7688009View attachment 7688027View attachment 7688006View attachment 7688009View attachment 7688027

That’s gunna leave a mark. Lol

 

[GUNBRAND.COM]

I finished up some fermented cayenne peppers and garlic today. I did a 5% brine for 33 days. It was 480 grams of peppers and garlic. I added one cup of white vinegar to finish the sauce after straining and blending the peps. Do any of y’all make ferments? I forgot to take a pic. The jars are in the fridge. Ph was at 4.5 the last time i checked a few weeks ago.

 

[Whodunnit]

Not familiar with fermenting process. Is that the same process that Tabasco sauce is made with? I watched an episode of “How it’s Made” and it looked pretty simple from the couch