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Herbs and New Devotionals

I have dug up several volunteer herb plants, that were planted into small pots we saved from previous garden planting.  These were simply plants that spread into other areas of my herb garden.  I have not yet decided if I will put them for sale, or gift them to those wanting to start their own herb garden.

Moving on....a few of my new devotionals.


                            
Just flipping pages in this one, I am going to like it.  It will stay in the camper of course (Devotions for campers).



I love the concept of a combination brain activity (word search), with a daily devotional.  

I'll be back when the canner pot releases me from captivity.  Possibly before that.  Taking breaks is nice, but tomatoes are getting ripe at the same time (which is what is supposed to happen).  Use them or lose them.

Meanwhile, I have another big bowl of green beans to freeze, and a big bowl of Anaheim peppers to process.  I sliced up some cucumbers and bell peppers from the garden, to enjoy with some homemade hummus (as meals can be hard to make this time of year, ha ha ha!).  We have only gotten one jalapeno this past week, so I have to find a produce stand for those soon (thanks to rodent that ate our 80-some hot pepper plants we fenced).



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Anne in the kitchen said…
I love the idea of a word search/devotional combo book.
I hope the canner is kind to you, but you are right, use it or lose it.
September 9, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Anne in the kitchen, I love it. It's not time consuming, it's helping the brain, and of course myself. Good messages too. Thanks, I am pushing thru the canning, because good food is good food, and it too a lot of effort to even get to the harvest.
September 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Connie said…
I have no idea what happen to my garden this year, but canning is out of the question. I'm barely eating out of it and I always have loads to share with my neighbors. I'm not even getting that, this year. My tomatoes are blooming, but no fruit. If you have any suggestions as to why this is . . . i'm all ears :)
September 12, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Connie, we have zero apples this year. We also had to plant late, so half of the tomato plants are half the size, with much smaller tomatoes (I'm still using them though). The weather was our biggest issue, and typically is. The long, lingering cold spring was a big problem for us. Plus, a few really bad heat waves.
September 13, 2026 at 7:57 AM
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