Grants for Haywood

I am so excited for tomorrow to come! I'm going to go to the test farm. They are going to be collecting data and harvesting the lettuce. One closer step to making it all happen here in Haywood County.
I spent some time this evening sending websites to Dr. Garrett. I imagine that they probably apply for grants for gardening at each school but decided to locate some and send them on their way. What better way to teach children math and science? What better way to assure them that there are ways to help fill their own tables both now and in the future?
Today we picked more Concord grapes. The grapes are on the stove now cooking down and then I'll strain them, add 2 parts water to 1 part grape juice and sugar to taste. Put it into quart canning jars and seal in the pressure cooker.
Supper table at our home is a light meal. Tonight it was potato pancakes. Potatoes that we grew ourselves in our own garden. The potato was the Kennebec. What a wonderfully delightful tasting white potato. Haven't ever tried potato pancakes? Here's a good recipe, both quick and easy.
Approximately 1 average size potato for each person
Grate that either in a food processor, or by hand.
Add 1-2 eggs (depends on the amount of potatoes)
Add chopped onion to taste, I prefer a small green onion
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
And then add some flour to eliminate most of the juice produced by the potatoes.
In a frying pan, add enough vegetable oil, olive oil or your choice oil to cover the bottom.
Drop potato mixture by spoonful into the grease, being careful not to burn yourself.
Brown on each side. Remove from frying pan.
Place on plate and serve with your choice of catsup, sour cream, cooked ham, or even syrup.
This makes a lovely light supper or part of the main daily meal.

As each new day appears, there are ways to encourage growing a better tomorrow.

Take the time to help someone in your neighborhood. Seniors sometimes are reluctant to ask for help. By you knocking on their doors and remember by putting them first for only a few minutes you might be giving them the only smile for the day! Help someone, anyone enjoy the day more!

Thanks for reading. I truly would love to know who you are and what you are thinking about gardening. Please take a few moments to contact me. I'd love to hear what you have to say! Your opinion counts with me!