In the bank or up the chimney energy course
Homemaking notes describe a Central Vermont Public Service sponsored session on September 15 at Second Congregational Church Hillside Street. Pre register by calling 442 6316. The talk covers insulation caulking weather stripping and wood stoves as energy saving measures during Energy Conservation Month from Sept 15 to Oct 15.
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Second Congregational Church
Hillside Street
Central Vermont Public Service
Vermont
Unsafe home canning practices alarm survey findings
Hyattsville Maryland report shows one third of American families cans at home in 1975 with risky methods. Many use nonstandard jars and reuse flat disks. Open kettle method and overfilled jars threaten underprocessing. Two fifths expect no obvious spoilage signs.
Spoilage in Home Canned Fruits and Vegetables
Survey finds three of four households blame lids that failed to seal. ARS urges following reliable instructions to reduce spoilage and illness risk. USDA publications HG-8, HG-56, HG-92, and HG-106 offer guidance on home canning fruits vegetables jams pickles and meats.
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ARS
USDA
Cabbage Freezing Plan Proves Handy For Winter Meals
A homemaker recounts setting out cabbages around April and harvesting 11 heads by July 4. To prevent spoilage they frozen six large heads, yielding enough cabbage for 12 dinners. Swiss chard, fall cabbage, and Brussels sprouts will be preserved. peas and beans are stored as harvested. The lesson: freeze, can, or dry garden produce steadily through the season to avoid fall rush.
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Vermont
New England
Vermont apple crop maturing earlier than last year
Burlington reports indicate Vermont apple harvests will be in full swing by mid September, about 7 to 10 days earlier than year due to early bloom. Most varieties ripen 110 to 150 days after blossoms with McIntosh averaging 125 days to mature.
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Burlington
Vermont
Joseph Costante
University of Vermont
McIntosh
Overwintering and Freezing Tips From The Garden
Practical advice from Norman E Pellett on overwintering geraniums begonias and impatiens indoors before frost with pruning, rooting cuttings, and monthly feeding. Also guidance on apple grading storage in basements 32 to 40 degrees and humidity, plus cabbage blanching and freezing methods with step by step preparation and equipment notes.
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Burlington
County 4-H Seeks Leaders and Youth for Projects
Bennington area seeks adult volunteers to lead a 4-H Horse club and youth members with backyard horses to join. A new goat project is launching in Shaftsbury for ages 9 to 19. Contact Bennington County Extension Service at the Federal Building in Bennington or call 447 7582 weekdays 8 am to 5 pm.
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Bennington
Shaftsbury
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