{"id":62573,"date":"2016-09-18T00:09:59","date_gmt":"2016-09-18T07:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.raisingjane.org\/journal\/?p=62573"},"modified":"2016-09-18T00:09:59","modified_gmt":"2016-09-18T07:09:59","slug":"hear-ye-249","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.raisingjane.org\/journal\/62573","title":{"rendered":"Hear Ye!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome New Sisters! (click for current roster<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Merit Badge Awardees (click for latest awards<\/a>)<\/p>\n

My featured Merit Badge Awardee of the Week is … CJ Armstrong!!!<\/p>\n

CJ Armstrong (ceejay48, #665) has received a certificate of achievement in Garden Gate for earning an Expert Level Rootin’ Tootin’ Merit Badge!<\/p>\n

\u201cI decided to try a few new things in my garden this year, and for root crops, chose red potatoes, parsnips, and leeks. I know that some say leeks aren\u2019t a root crop, but my research tells me that they generally are considered to be a root crop. I\u2019ve purchased them at the farmers’ market in the past and really like them, so thought I\u2019d give them a try. My mom always planted parsnips in her garden, but in all my adult years and gardening, I have not. Thought it was worth a try. I always plant beets and carrots, and have my favorite varieties, but do try different ones.<\/p>\n

We have researched different ideas for storage for our root crops, but usually leave them in the ground and dig as we need them. In our climate, typically the snow layers insulate from the cold, and if we mark where they are planted, we can usually just go dig up what we need. The leeks will be kept in the refrigerator. I don\u2019t have a large crop, so they probably won\u2019t last long.<\/p>\n

I didn\u2019t put any potatoes in the photograph, as I didn\u2019t want to dig any of them up just yet. I did post a pic of the plant with blossoms on it in the Garden Gate section of the forum. I\u2019m always happy with planting a garden and even happier when things grow. This year has been relatively successful, and I hope to try a couple new things next year … just for fun!\u201d<\/p>\n

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