Well, we got ‘er nearly done

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Luckily, the rain held off mostly yesterday, and we got nearly all the carrots, beets, potatoes, and rutabagas pulled. David and Delilah came over...

Q and A: Onions, Canning pudding, and Cutting hay

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Onions I have been reading about how onions can be used to trap bacteria. Recommendations include using raw, unpeeled onions as well as onions cut...

We finally hit the all time snowfall record

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It's official; this morning at 5 AM, Duluth, Minnesota, about 90 miles south of us, broke the all time snowfall record. Now, that's impressive,...

It’s -12° and our chickens are laying plenty of eggs

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We're pretty happy with our new batch of pullets. This spring we bought a mixed flock of Cuckoo Marans, White Cochins, Black Sex Links,...

Q and A: canning salsa and yellow leaves on tomato plants

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Canning salsa I want to can my own salsa recipe. I don't like the addition of vinegar in my salsa. Can I just use my...