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The best way to make Jam
- At June 21, 2010
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This is an ideal Thermometer to measure the temperature of jams and boiling sugars precisely and easily – this thermometer simply clamps to the side of the pan.
This is a wonderful product from redladybird.co.uk that is perfect for taking optimum temperatures for making jam, marmalade, fudge, toffee and caramel are clearly marked.
Recipe for Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
900g (2 lb) fresh strawberries, hulled
800g (1 3/4 lb) caster sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
Preparation method
In a heavy bottomed saucepan, crush the strawberries with a potato masher.
Add sugar and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to high, and bring the mixture to the boil. Boil, stirring often, using your jam and sugar thermometer until the mixture reaches 105 C..
Transfer to hot sterile jars, leaving 1cm (1/2 in) headspace, and seal. Process any unsealed jars in a water bath. If the jam is going to be eaten right away just refrigerate.
Perfect with scones and cream. And tea for two!
Elizabeth x
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Happy Fathers Day – Sunday 20th June
- At June 14, 2010
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This fantastic Allotment Tool and Tuck Box is a great Father’s Day gift, and you obviously think so too as much to our delight, this Fathers Day we’ve sold out in the last few hours!
But don’t panic as we’ve lots of other wonderful gardening gadgets to treat Dad, this Sunday. How about a Seed Packet Organiser Tin another favorite gem of the gardening world.
niser measures 27.6cm L x 19.7cm W x 15.7cm D• Monthly dividers help you organise your seeds to your planting plan
• 5 Seed Storage envelopes
• Pencil
• Finished in the same style as the Allotment Tool and Tuck Box – a great pair of gardening gifts!
What the experts say…..
Keep Seeds Tidy – File your seeds by month using the monthly dividers in this smart storage tin… Five seed storage envelopes and a pencil are included too, so there’s no excuse not to be organized this year. Gardening Inspiration, ‘Your Home’ magazine, March 2009
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Gardeners Diary – Early Summer
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Camellia 'Claire Hannah' Large coral red semi double flower with gold stamen.
Dry spells may occur from early June onwards and can cause all sorts of problems. Newly planted shrubs are particularly vulnerable, so take care to keep watering if we are lucky enough to have a long period without rain. Danger of frosts should have passed and gardening takes on a new aspect
There’s still time to feed and weed your lawn with a combined fertilizer and weedkiller treatment if you haven’t already done so, and remember between now and October regulate the height of your mower blades according to the weather. During drought raise the blades and cut without the box and leave the clippings as these will help to retain the moisture. Soak your lawn thoroughly once a fortnight rather than giving small drinks frequently.
Check Roses and Gooseberries for early signs of greenfly and other pests and diseases. You will be able to pick off early offenders or maybe removed with soapy water, but be prepared to spray later with a systemic insecticide if the infestation is well established. Also may be an idea to spray against black spot, mildew and rust. Roses are at their best in the garden from now onwards, so to keep them in full bloom add some mulch or well rotted manure or compost. This will help reduce water loss as well as suppressing weeds.
I was given this Camellia by my husband this time last year, so I have been patiently tending to her every need in the hope she would repay me with some fabulous flowers. I am pleased to say I wasn’t disappointed she rewarded me just a few weeks ago with the most beautiful blooms shown here captured for me to share with you.
I love her nearly as much as I love him! Thank you darling x
Elizabeth
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