Gardening/Storage

The University of California Master Gardeners will hold the following classes at the Garden of the Sun at 1750 N. Winery in Fresno.  Phone 600-7285.  I would recommend calling to reserve your spot.

Saturday, October 6 @ 9:30 until 11:00.  Designing with succulents: wreaths and more. Cost $15.00

Saturday, October 13 @ 9:30 until 11:00.  Topiaries.  Cost $15.00

Saturday, October 20 @ 9:30 until 11:00.  Vertical Gardening.  Cost $15.00

Saturday, October 27 @ 9:30 until 11:00.  Composting.  Learn how to make your plants happy and spend less money on fertilizers and spare the landfill!  This is a free class!!!

Saturday, November 3 @ 9:30 until 11:30.  Gardening for Children!!!  Children must be accompanied by an adult, and they definitely suggest pre-registration as class is limited to 25 people.  Cost is $5.00 per child materials fee. 


Did you know that there is a Sun-Maid raisin store in Kingsburg?  They sell by the bag at discounted prices, and also bulk.  I have visited the store, and enjoyed the samples, variety and prices.  Let me know if you're interested. 

We have also ordered olive oil at an excellent price from Bari Olive Oil Company in Dinuba.  It is just down the road from the Sun-Maid store.  This business actually presses the olives (from groves down the street) into prize-winning olive oils!  They have sampling of their various olive oils and vinegars inside their store.  It is a fun trip!!!!

If the cannery does not sell grains/legumes that you are interested in, you can always try Pacific Grain and Foods at 4067 West Shaw #116.  Phone is 271-1576.  We have ordered high-quality yellow corn from this business, and I was very happy with their service and prices.

Let me know if I can help you with anything. 

Mills, Mills, Mills!

So, you've been really good with planning your food storage and you have bought some wheat. Good for you!  Now, what will you do with it when you need to use it?  I have the answer to that question. We are taking orders for Blendtec grain mills.  The electric variety is going to cost $139.95 plus tax, and the hand grinder is $74.95.  I am going to try to negotiate shipping costs, and will let you know how much this will cost.

Parents of adult children:  The mills will make excellent Christmas presents.  Although not glamorous, there is nothing that brings as much joy and satisfaction as making your own homemade bread! 

Call me soon if you would like to order!
Sandy

Master Gardener Classes!

I am so excited about the schedule that I received from the University of California classes taught by our county's master gardeners!  All classes are at the Garden of the Sun at 1750 N. Winery.  Telephone number is 600-7285.  See below!!!

Taste of the Harvest:  Saturday, September 8th from 9:00 to 1:00.  Cost of $5.00
Just as the course title sounds, there will be harvest sampling, salsa tasting, fruit tasting, and sale.  There will be vendors with garden art, terrariums, nursery growers and more.  The master gardener experts will also be there to answer your questions, in addition to the brief seminars on gardening topics.

Learn Drip Irrigation:  Wednesday, September 12th from 9:30 to 11:00.  Free Class!
This class is a must for the new gardener.  You will learn to design, install and maintain a drip irritation systemf or your home landscaping and garden. 

Bulbs for Spring:  Saturday, September 15th from 9:30 to 11:00.  Cost of $15.00
Learn how, when and what to plant with familiar and not-so-familiar bulbs.

Curing and Processing Olives:  Wednesday, September 19th from 9:30 to 11:00.  Cost $15.00
Learn to cure olives for use during the winter months using several methods, including lye cured, Greek salt cured, and Greek cracked olives.

Square Foot Gardening:  Saturday, September 29 from 9:30 to 11:00.  Free Class!
Learn to use only 20% of the space of a conventional row garden.  Save time, water and money.  Also find out how to participate in the Plant a Row for the Hungry program (P.A.R.). 

LET ME KNOW OF YOUR PROVIDENT LIVING NEEDS!!!!

Pictures of Bishop and Suzanne's Garden

 Wouldn't you love to have a garden like this?  Well, you can!  Ask me how!!!!!!!!

Master Gardener Classes for US!

All classes listed below are located at Garden of the Sun at 1750 N. Winery, and each costs $15.00.  All classes for this series start at 9:30 and end at 11:00.  Call 600-7285 to check to confirm if space is available.

All about Terrariums:  Saturday, June 16

House Plants:  Wednesday, June 20

What's That Tool For?  Saturday, June 23

ABC's of Gardening:  Saturday, June 30

Summer Orchard Care:  Saturday, July 7

Going "Eco":  Saturday, July 14

Growing Blueberries:  Saturday, July 21

So You Think You Want to Keep Bees?  Saturday, July 28

Call me for information on these classes.  I definitely plan to attend a couple of them myself!

PIctures, Grinders, Grains, and More!

Pictures:  Please send me pictures of your garden so I can post them for other ward members to see.  If you can, please add info on what has worked, and not worked, for you this year! 

Wheat/Grain Grinders:  Is anyone interested in purchasing an electric grinder?  I am hoping to get some orders together and see if we can obtain a discount on electric wheat grinders.  We did this in the past and it worked out really well! 

Grain:  I am also interested in getting another order together to purchase grains from the grain store in Fresno.  Is anyone interested?  And, if so, what would you like to order?

Fresno Cannery:  Still open!  However, there is no set date for discontinuing the staff doing the canning for us.  If you would like to place an order with the cannery, simply call 255-2377 on Tuesday or Thursday.  The list of products is on the church website.  After the discontinuation of the staff's ability to can for us, we will still be able to purchase products, but all will be in bulk, and we will have to check out the dry pack canner to can the grain ourselves.  It is actually an easy process....

Let me know if you would like to do anything this summer to help you with living providently! 

Lemon Delight

I know this has nothing to do with provident living, but I promised to post this recipe (from Heather)

Lemon Delight
1st layer:  1 c. flour
               1/2 c. butter, softened
               1/2 c. chopped pecans
Mix well, pat into 9x13 dish.  Bake @ 350 for 15 min.

2nd layer:  8 oz cream cheese
                 1 c. powdered sugar
                 1/2 large cool whip
Mix well and spread over cooled crust.

3rd layer:  3 c. cold milk
                2 small pkgs of lemon instant pudding mix
Mix together 2 min.  Let stand until thickened, then spread over 2nd layer.

4th layer:  1/2 large cool whip
Use the rest of the cool whip to spread over the top.

Smash up Lemonheads candy and spinkle over the top of the cool whip.

Yummy!