Q and A: pickling grapes, apricot tree, and squash bugs
Pickling grapes
I just read the question about what to do with grapes. One of my favorite things is pickled grapes. They are delicious! I...
When you live in the backwoods, you live by the weather
The first thing we do every morning is turn on our little weather radio to see what the coming weather is going to be...
Q and A: canning ground venison, storing apples, and homestead advice
Canning ground venison
Some friends of ours gifted us a large amount of ground venison and venison "country" sausage. Since we have limited freezer space,...
Q and A: pressure canner and recalled chicken
Pressure canner
I have an All American canner and we live at 1300 ft. I am new at canning. Should I use the 15 oz...
Q and A: Hens not laying, and canning in half-pint jars
Hens not laying
My question for you is about chickens. I have Isa Brown and Barred Rock hens who are just 25 weeks old. Usually...