We’re into the “gettin’ ready for winter” mode
Although we have the woodshed stuffed full, which is about two years' worth, we are now filling our enclosed back porch with small wood. (This is the popple sapling poles that Will saves when...
Our storm turned out to be a non-event
While folks in the Twin Cities were experiencing blizzard conditions and lots of snow, we woke up to a bit of wind but only about half an inch of snow. That was a surprise,...
Q and A: blower for wood stove and old honey
Blower for wood stove
I have a question about our woodburning stove. We have had it for three years now and it has a blower on it. Unfortunately the blower rarely turns on even...
Our hens are starting to lay
I just went out to gather eggs as my girls are really kicking production into high gear. I have to laugh — I've got one Americauna hen who insists on flying over the coop...
Q and A: cooking on a wood burner and butchering older roosters
Cooking on a wood burner
I always thought I'd be able to cook on my wood burner, but I decided to give it a try and the top of the stove only gets about 130...