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It’s spring! I think! Somebody make sure it doesn’t snow again. Spring means wildflower time–and garden flower time, too. There are lots of wild and garden flowers that make wonderful jellies (with gorgeous natural color). Herbs, too. And practically for free, minus the pectin and sugar! (If you already have jars. You have jars, don’t you?)
For more info and to see some awesome flower jellies, check out Sheryl-Runningtrail’s post from last year on Farm Bell Recipes here and get the handy printable page for the basic recipe: Flower and Herb Jellies.
I found an extensive list of edible flowers at About.com here to help you know what to pick! (The list even tells you what each flower tastes like.)
It’s a Ball Blue Book Project day! Today’s Ball Blue Book is sponsored by Tracy at Sunburnt Cow Handmade Shop. Check out her website and her Udderly Amazing New Shop Contest for new online crafting shopkeepers here!
For a chance to win: Leave a comment on this post and let me know you want it. You can just put (BBB) at the end of your comment or otherwise note that you want to be in the draw. One winner will be drawn by random comment number to receive a Ball Blue Book. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tonight (March 30). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow (March 31). Return to this post to claim your book if your name is drawn (or check the BBB Winners List).
Find out more about the Ball Blue Book Project and become a sponsor.
UPDATE 03/31/11: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is #89, Tracy. (There may be more than one Tracy. This is the Tracy whose email address begins with summerwindsquilts.) Email me at CITRgiveaways(at)yahoo.com with your full name and address for shipping!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
Posted by Suzanne McMinn on March 30, 2011
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Granny Trace
http://www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com
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BBB, please….thank you!
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BBB Please and Thank You
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BBB please.
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BBB please!
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I have plans to make violet jelly this year. I have a woodland and fields full of violets, some purple and some yellow. I might try dandelion jelly too and dandelion syrup!
I am sending Suzanne the dandelion syrup post today!
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Pick me, me, me for the BBB, please, please, please.
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BBB please!
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Thanks Tracy and Suzanne.
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Would love a BBB, though.
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I just found a neighbor who was complaining that she has eight fruit trees in her backyard, and they make a mess every fall. EIGHT FRUIT TREES! And she doesn’t want any of the fruit. I now have permission to glean all eight trees this fall for anything I want to keep.
I’d love to be able to can some of the produce and give it back to her as a thank you!
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Please!
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Dandelions can be used to treat diabetes, I understand, and the latex in the sap is good to treat warts.
Dandelion jelly is very mild. I love it. Just make sure that you only use the yellow parts though…pick off the white, as it is bitter. I found a great recipe for Amish Dandelion Jelly when I did an online search.
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