Comments for Andrea Meyers, Reviews http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews cookbooks, home and garden gear, shopping tips, and stuff for bloggers Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:22 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 Comment on AeroGarden by Andrea http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/x0j_w8f5mTk/ Andrea Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:22 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2007/12/05/aerogarden/#comment-1803 Hi Lorraine. We had problems with the pump and eventually stopped using it due to pump problems and the overall cost of running the unit. Hi Lorraine. We had problems with the pump and eventually stopped using it due to pump problems and the overall cost of running the unit.

]]> http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2007/12/05/aerogarden/#comment-1803 Comment on AeroGarden by Lorraine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/bJOj1DhrQ6o/ Lorraine Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:02:10 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2007/12/05/aerogarden/#comment-1802 Is this still working for you? Some of the reviews on Amazon are very scary - some units only worked a few months then the pump went out. And the replacement pump and the replacement pump's replacement died, too. Other people swear by their Aerogarden. I am also researching the Prepara Power Plant system. Is this still working for you? Some of the reviews on Amazon are very scary – some units only worked a few months then the pump went out. And the replacement pump and the replacement pump’s replacement died, too. Other people swear by their Aerogarden.

I am also researching the Prepara Power Plant system.

]]> http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2007/12/05/aerogarden/#comment-1802 Comment on AeroGarden by Cynthia http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/FFl5Aq0iGUs/ Cynthia Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:08:44 +0000 http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2007/12/05/aerogarden/#comment-1786 A very useful forum for anyone with an Aerogarden is at http://www.aerogardengrowers.com. I've learned how to find less expensive, non-proprietary supplies (except for bulbs) and am mostly growing my own seeds. By the way, the plastic baskets from the seed kits can be re-used. Peat sponges that fit them are available inexpensively from Park Seeds and other sources. Labels can be made on a computer printer or simply cut out of cardstock or thin cardboard. There are liquid nutrients that are easy to use in the Aerogarden (General Hydroponics Flora Series is one.) Don't let the price of the official seed kits and supplies stop you from growing! Bulbs can be used longer than the recommended six month period, I go for a year on herb and lettuce/greens gardens before replacing. I do think that fresh bulbs are a good idea for more demanding vegetables like tomatoes, beans, peppers, etc... I've also found that I use overhead lights in my house less with an Aerogarden in the room, so the electric cost may not be quite as bad as one thinks. As for the cost of the units... they can frequently be found on sale and I highly suggest buying on sale. I've got several units in a basement room, and I'm growing chard, pak choi and green beans right now. Also herbs on my kitchen counter. The produce tastes great, is bug and spray free and fresh! My chard is so tender I mostly eat it raw in salads. I love my gardens! A very useful forum for anyone with an Aerogarden is at http://www.aerogardengrowers.com. I’ve learned how to find less expensive, non-proprietary supplies (except for bulbs) and am mostly growing my own seeds.

By the way, the plastic baskets from the seed kits can be re-used. Peat sponges that fit them are available inexpensively from Park Seeds and other sources. Labels can be made on a computer printer or simply cut out of cardstock or thin cardboard. There are liquid nutrients that are easy to use in the Aerogarden (General Hydroponics Flora Series is one.) Don’t let the price of the official seed kits and supplies stop you from growing!

Bulbs can be used longer than the recommended six month period, I go for a year on herb and lettuce/greens gardens before replacing. I do think that fresh bulbs are a good idea for more demanding vegetables like tomatoes, beans, peppers, etc…

I’ve also found that I use overhead lights in my house less with an Aerogarden in the room, so the electric cost may not be quite as bad as one thinks. As for the cost of the units… they can frequently be found on sale and I highly suggest buying on sale.

I’ve got several units in a basement room, and I’m growing chard, pak choi and green beans right now. Also herbs on my kitchen counter. The produce tastes great, is bug and spray free and fresh! My chard is so tender I mostly eat it raw in salads. I love my gardens!

]]> http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2007/12/05/aerogarden/#comment-1786 Comment on KraftMaid Floating Kitchen Island by Andrea http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/HE1iG2TH2Bg/ Andrea Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:34:59 +0000 http://www.andreasreviews.com/?p=68#comment-1766 Hi Mary. I don't have a model number from Home Depot (we purchased from Lowe's). The Floating Island Base is part of the Harmony Storage Solutions line, so perhaps mentioning that will help get things rolling with the cabinet specialist. KraftMaid has a blue booklet with photos of the various options, including the Floating Island Base. You can find more information at the KraftMaid/Home Depot website. http://homedepot.kraftmaid.com/index.cfm Hi Mary. I don’t have a model number from Home Depot (we purchased from Lowe’s). The Floating Island Base is part of the Harmony Storage Solutions line, so perhaps mentioning that will help get things rolling with the cabinet specialist. KraftMaid has a blue booklet with photos of the various options, including the Floating Island Base. You can find more information at the KraftMaid/Home Depot website.

http://homedepot.kraftmaid.com/index.cfm

]]> http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2009/03/23/kraftmaid-floating-kitchen-island/#comment-1766 Comment on KraftMaid Floating Kitchen Island by Mary Martinez http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/5UuO6ii1JEY/ Mary Martinez Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:08:03 +0000 http://www.andreasreviews.com/?p=68#comment-1765 Do you have the model for this cabinet? It is exactly what we are looking for. We went to Home Depot to look around, they were not much help. Thank you, Mary Do you have the model for this cabinet? It is exactly what we are looking for. We went to Home Depot to look around, they were not much help.
Thank you,
Mary

]]> http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2009/03/23/kraftmaid-floating-kitchen-island/#comment-1765 Comment on Tasting: Padron Peppers by Andrea http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/LVALWtrou5g/ Andrea Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:13:43 +0000 http://www.andreasreviews.com/?p=46#comment-1760 Hi Susan. I've never frozen padron peppers because I prefer the fresh flavor but also because they will probably lose their texture. Most frozen peppers are very soft and watery once thawed, but as I said I have not tried it with padrons. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful homecoming! Hi Susan. I’ve never frozen padron peppers because I prefer the fresh flavor but also because they will probably lose their texture. Most frozen peppers are very soft and watery once thawed, but as I said I have not tried it with padrons. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful homecoming!

]]> http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2008/09/26/tasting-padron-peppers/#comment-1760 Comment on Tasting: Padron Peppers by Susan http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/UMO-XfuQOAA/ Susan Fri, 31 Jul 2009 05:23:39 +0000 http://www.andreasreviews.com/?p=46#comment-1759 Can these peppers be frozen? My husband ordered some for me but he won't be back from deployment for another 2 weeks. I want to save some to share with him on his homecoming. Your storage recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Can these peppers be frozen? My husband ordered some for me but he won’t be back from deployment for another 2 weeks. I want to save some to share with him on his homecoming. Your storage recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

]]> http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2008/09/26/tasting-padron-peppers/#comment-1759 Comment on King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking by JamesD http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/Fb2utqd2W0w/ JamesD Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:57:25 +0000 http://www.andreasreviews.com/?p=163#comment-1744 Thanks for the useful info. It's so interesting Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting

]]> http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2009/06/01/king-arthur-flour-whole-grain-baking/#comment-1744 Comment on Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt and a Giveaway by Jaden http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/y2ocTQu9hzs/ Jaden Fri, 15 May 2009 02:36:55 +0000 http://www.andreasreviews.com/?p=119#comment-1646 Frozen! Add a few drops of coconut extract and freeze in ice cream freezer for coconut fro yo Frozen! Add a few drops of coconut extract and freeze in ice cream freezer for coconut fro yo

]]> http://www.andreasrecipes.com/reviews/2009/05/11/oikos-organic-greek-yogurt-and-a-giveaway/#comment-1646 Comment on Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt and a Giveaway by Andrea http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CommentsForAndreasReviews/~3/DfKQFzTHVqM/ Andrea Fri, 15 May 2009 01:58:07 +0000 http://www.andreasreviews.com/?p=119#comment-1644 Thanks to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner in this post! Thanks to everyone who entered! Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner in this post!

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