Monthly Archives: April 2011

Our homestead in now 40 acres larger

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Last Thursday we closed on our property deal, buying the 40 acres of wild land, adjoining our homestead. Why in the heck do we...

Q&A: Breaking in a new canner and Canning potatoes

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Breaking in a new canner I Just got an All-American 930 canner and I read that it needs to be “broken in” a few times...

Q&A: Canning ham and Grinding hamburger

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Canning ham Hams should be on sale this week and I am thinking about picking a couple up to can. Your book says to use...

Q&A: Veterinary Guide history and Peeling logs

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Veterinary Guide history I noticed that the first veterinarian guide that you authored with C.E. Spaulding listed you as Jackie Spaulding. Can you tell us...

Q&A: Homesteading in Minnesota and Homesteading seminars

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Homesteading in Minnesota I have enjoyed reading your writings over the years and following your homesteading adventures. Was just wondering if you would share why you...