You’re buying a what????
My Christmas/Birthday present to me is something I've wanted for a very long time. A Friesian. For those of you who aren't familiar with breeds of horses, a Friesian is a big,...
Ladybugs are saving our peppers
Earlier this summer, we discovered we had a major problem with aphids on the undersides of the pepper leaves in the hoop house. To spray or not to spray? We debated this, but decided...
Back from the Denver Self Reliance Expo and back to work
I had a great time at the Expo, meeting both old Backwoods Home family and new subscribers. And I got a chance to visit with Don and Nancy Childers (the wonderful BHM artist and...
Q and A: Canning pesto and garlic, Storing cabbage, and Fig preserves
Canning pesto and garlic
I would like to try and can pesto, I know you can buy it in the store in a jar, is it possible to can it? Also, I am drying garlic...
Q and A: Potatoes and onions sprouting, Easter Egg chickens, How many jars, and...
Potatoes and onions sprouting
Potatoes and onions harvested in July are sprouting now, they are in total darkness, at a constant temp of 54 F, with very low humidity. They were sun cured and brushed...