Who said animals are dumb?
We had been having problems with deer getting into our Sand and Central gardens. Half was fenced with 6-foot welded wire where the Central garden side only had stock panels and a string of...
Q and A: Next seminar and fermented pickles
Next seminar
My wife Geri loves your columns, as do I. And she reads BHM cover to cover every issue. We recently purchased a homestead in SW Michigan. I'm wondering how to get her "signed...
Q and A: measurements for herbs and spices, and tarragon vinegar
Measurements for herbs and spices
First off, I want to tell you how much my wife and I enjoy your column, articles, and your books. We've used many of your ideas with great success.
My question...
Q and A: pumpkins and canning chili and spaghetti sauce
Pumpkins
I have a question about my pumpkins. I grew a variety that the seed packet said could get up to 65 pounds. Mine turned out more like one of those little pie pumpkins you...
Q and A: Chicken coops on leach field and Rust on jar lids
Chicken coops on leach fields
How do you feel about chicken coops and yards on leach fields? Secondly, are you familiar with specific hardy egg layers that do well in the desert heat? I think...