Wow.... first of all has it really been a year since my last post ? ! Gasp ! Where does the time go ?! Second...what a difference a year makes ! Last year at this time our focus was on springs approach. This year, spring is still hiding under the snow ! Too bad because with the ghastly price increases of food ( And everything else ) I can't wait to have garden fresh veggies that don't cost an arm and a leg !
We still have several pounds of carrots, beets and turnips in storage from last years garden but can't wait for the new crops. We tried a new storage method that works pretty well. We brushed the excess dirt off the veggies, placed them in plastic storage bags and kept them in an extra fridge, set on the lowest setting. ( in lieu of having space for a cold room) it has worked well. the carrots are getting sprouts on them now, but are still completely firm. Not too exciting anymore so I think I will take them all out scrape & peel them and make carrot puree to use in muffins or soup, then freeze it. note to self. plant less carrots & more potatoes this year !