Monthly Archives: May 2011
The rhubarb is up!
Every spring, we search for the first little red rhubarb noses poking out of the soil above our rhubarb plants. And they're up! It's...
QandA: Preserving zucchini and Removing bands from jars
Preserving zucchini
With zucchini season right around the corner, I was wondering the best way to preserve zucchini. In the past, for breads, cakes, etc....
QandA: Non-electric grain mill, Canning corned beef, and Sweet potatoes
Non-electric grain mill
In your opinion, what is the best non-electric grain mill? Right now I use an electric one to grind my wheat. I...
QandA: Planting in zone 3, Canning thawed food, and Dandelions
Planting in Zone 3
My first order (of a few) has come in of perishable tree roots and plants -- asparagus roots, strawberries, and grapes....
Spring is here in fits and starts and we’re progressing
We've had sixties and sun and then four inches of snow and cold wind. Spring just can't make up its mind! A few days...