All great ideas, SRS. My only gardening efforts are herbs and tomatoes, but we have a great local farm market only a mile away-- almost all of the produce grown within the county, and several organic vendors. I sent off an email to a friend who's connected with a bunch of folks that do "urban farming", to find out of there are any other markets around the area. I'd rather buy from local farmers, than try to grow it myself. I just don't have enough time to do it right, and without a helper, it's just too much.

I've pretty much cut bread out of my diet, because I'm trying to limit carbs. I'll only buy a few whole-grain dinner rolls occasionally, so my portion size is limited. But I do can, esp. peaches. Last summer I made corn relish. And this fall (I even blocked out time on my calendar), I plan to make Apple-Ginger Chutney. I'm on my last jar from my 2004 batch.

Last night, I did 2 loads of laundry & put that away. Also tidied up my bedroom. Tonight's goal is the linen closet!

Maryanne