Q and A: preserving prunes and pigs in winter
Preserving prunes
I have about 40 pounds of prunes in 1-pound bags. I am not sure if I can eat that many before they go...
Yeah it’s -25 but the animals are doing great
In Northern Minnesota, right after Christmas, we generally have our really cold weather, which lasts for about three weeks. We expect, and usually receive,...
Q and A: canning ham and dehydrated tomatoes for spaghetti sauce
Canning ham
I recently got a deal on canned ham; can I re-can this into glass jars? If so, how? Also, have you ever made...
In praise of really big trees
Did you ever stand at the base of a really big tree and look straight up? It's truly amazing. We have several small groves...
Q and A: lettuce, beans, peas, onions, and garlic and canning curried goat
Lettuce, beans, peas, onions, and garlic
Does leaf lettuce and stinging nettle cross pollinate? I found both red and green leaf lettuce with stickers on...