Will got the big field baled up before the rain

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It was a real race yesterday as black clouds gathered above. It sure didn't help when we saw a pair of turkey vultures sitting...

Finally, our rains have begun

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After two months of drought, we are getting periodic rains. Whew, it sure was dry! In the North garden (where we can't water) the...

Q&A: Canning milk, Canning butter, and Turning in rye

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Canning milk I love your cookbook and followed the directions for canning milk. Because of milk's lactic acid, can I use the canned milk --...

Q and A: Painted Mountain corn and canning grape juice

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Painted Mountain corn We can grow Painted Mountain corn in our short growing season here, too. It's one of the only breeds of corn I...

We have a new bottle calf

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Our little homestead is again increasing. We have wanted to raise a couple of calves, both for beef and as a milk cow. But...