tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post8234258901191984876..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Goat Stock Garden SoupFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-19534973736170196852015-10-19T21:39:13.844-05:002015-10-19T21:39:13.844-05:00That's a good idea, Tewshooz. Sounds good to m...That's a good idea, Tewshooz. Sounds good to me.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-88411163430738803592015-10-19T21:38:42.440-05:002015-10-19T21:38:42.440-05:00It's great, Joy, just great. We're going t...It's great, Joy, just great. We're going to plant a pot of okra in the greenhouse and see if it will produce in the winter here. Probably not, but it's worth a try. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-9113425348803915952015-10-19T21:37:29.793-05:002015-10-19T21:37:29.793-05:00We have planted fruit trees, but not nuts, Yart, a...We have planted fruit trees, but not nuts, Yart, and have no fruit. This is one area I have never been successful. I have some other stealth perennial food growing here and there. <br /><br />I'm glad you like it here. I really enjoyed reading Bacon and Eggs, so when SciFi Chick passed away, I added a permanent link to her blog. I'm glad you found us and hope you enjoy your stay.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-8539753078806103472015-10-19T21:33:52.081-05:002015-10-19T21:33:52.081-05:00Great information, Bellen. We are very curious how...Great information, Bellen. We are very curious how much food we are actually going to be able to eat out of the greenhouse. So far we have had lettuce and a few bites of spinach, twice. Thank you for sharing the emphasis on nutrition and how important it is, and will be.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-38074920923613354292015-10-17T20:08:29.235-05:002015-10-17T20:08:29.235-05:00Whenever we had a piece of meat that was like shoe...Whenever we had a piece of meat that was like shoe leather, no matter what we did to it, we always threw it into the food processor or grinding machine and made sandwich pate. Kind of like deviled ham...or deviled goat, lol. We would add raw onions and salt & pepper and garlic and whatever else we had left over in the fridge. Then we added a little mayo to bind it together. If it was dry, we added a little stock. The kids loved it and it was great on crackers, too. Tewshoozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564577459982968771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-81195121064056816172015-10-17T16:01:56.931-05:002015-10-17T16:01:56.931-05:00Love that okra. I add chopped onions and sliced ch...Love that okra. I add chopped onions and sliced cherry tomatoes. Looks like a great meal. I wouldn't turn my nose up at it. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-84636692815728269862015-10-17T09:37:38.206-05:002015-10-17T09:37:38.206-05:00Hi Fern, I'm new to your blog but not the way ...Hi Fern, I'm new to your blog but not the way of life. LOL! I was wondering after reading this blog about the time, effort and energy plants take to grow, do you have fruit trees, bushes, shrubs? And also what about nuts? I understand they take awhile before they mature. Just as a suggestion to help round out in case of emergency. By the way love your blog. It is very reminiscent of Scifi chicks blog.Yarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482143022186609509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-24175708238875715882015-10-17T06:11:34.340-05:002015-10-17T06:11:34.340-05:00In reference to nutritional content, what grows we...In reference to nutritional content, what grows well for you, etc. I've been reading about permaculture & food forests, in an effort to grow more veggies & fruit in other than containers. What always is mentioned is to polyculture instead of monoculture as the plants will support each other in their needs. Plus, even if a crop fails you will have another crop to eat. Emphasis is placed on calories crops like squash, corn, beans (the 3 sisters), potatoes and a grain like quinoa or amaranth that doesn't take up much room. The other thing that is emphasized is growing what you like to eat. For instance, I may be able to grow okra but I really dislike it so I won't bother. There is lots of info on Youtube esp by Bill Mollison, Toby Hemenway, etc.<br /> As far as nutrition is concerned I think if you concentrate on the major nutrients like C, A, the Bs, etc and have good soil which has a good mineral content your nutritional needs will be satisfied. A Google search for veggies with highest Vit C content will come up with chili peppers, red & green bell peppers and kale so you don't have to depend on citrus fruits. <br /> Seems to me you are doing a terrific job of preparing to be able to provide for your nutritional needs with your garden and now with your greenhouse you may not need to do so much preservation. FYI my father-in-law, in CT, kept pepper plants in the house on the windowsills over the winter and was able to harvest at least 2 peppers a week, just think if he'd had a greenhouse!Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249001827113998376noreply@blogger.com