July Hints from Hannah
Just the other day I was listening to some sisters discussing their gardens…..seems like most of us are beginners and have lots of questions and not many answers like: 1) how do you keep the rabbits from enjoying the garden before you do? 2) what can you do to get rid of pesky bugs? 3) Help!
Well, I don’t have much experience in that line, but I do know that you need to check that garden daily and squash any bugs you find ( be sure to wear gloves when you do it). Also, if you mix dish soap and water in a spray bottle and spray your plants with it that seems to discourage the stubborn little critters also! There is a saying among farmers that goes like this…. “The best fertilizer is a farmer’s shadow”, so I guess that means you need to show up and so some work everyday to watch over that garden (or business). “One thing you can always grow in your garden is tired!” But remember…. “ if you always do your best, the good Lord will do the rest.” I hope that applies to gardens also.
I found another good way to use baking soda. Did you know that you can deodorize work clothes that you can’t wash right away by sprinkling baking soda liberally into the pile of clothes. When they are ready to be washed, toss them in the machine as is. Sure do like the things I am finding out about soda. Good item to keep lots of in your storage.
Just for fun…(some of you may have already seen this recipe)
Elephant Stew
1 elephant (medium size)
2 rabbits (optional)
Brown gravy (lots of it)
salt & pepper (to taste)
50 lbs of tenderizer
Cut elephant into bit size pieces and sprinkle with tenderizer (this will take about 2 months). Add enough brown gravy to cover. Cook over kerosene fire for about 4 weeks at 465 degrees. This will serve 1, 972 people. If more are expected, the 2 rabbits may be added, but do so only if necessary, as most people do not like to find hare in their stew.
Good bye for now. Hope all of you enjoyed something at the Pioneer Day Celebration.
