Our trailer/bridge gets dismantled and I’m doing germination tests on seeds
On the nicer days of this late winter season, Will and I have been out dismantling our new, old mobile home. Boy what a mess! We're salvaging a lot; some interior paneling for the...
Readers’ questions from last post
Feuerbohnen beans
I have been given some Feuerbohnen beans that are from Germany. Do you have any info on how to pick, store and cook these beans? Any special instructions for growing these in the...
We’re nearly done planting
Whew! By working hard this past weekend, we are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel as we plant nearly three acres of gardens. So far, we've planted 175 tomatoes, 18...
Canning raspberry sauce and homesteading burnout, Cold pack, and Winter wheat
Canning raspberry sauce and homesteading burnout
I'm wondering if it is possible to modify a canning recipe to safely can a larger size jar than specified in the recipe? Specifically, I've been putting up raspberry...
Spring, glorious Spring
Although our weather's sunny and bright with the birds singing, it's a bit cool this morning — down to the mid-forties. But we're sure okay with that. Will decided it was time he started...