Q and A: using tins to store food, seed starting mix, and canning horseradish
Using tins to store food
I have been buying all the popcorn tins and smaller tins that I can find at the thrift store as I recall they are great for storing stuff to keep...
What do we do when it’s 5° below? Haul more firewood!
We've had a cold snap, with more snow and bitter cold on the way. But the sun has been shining, and Will and David went out across the creek with Old Yeller, our trusty...
We’re madly harvesting tomato seeds
We've had really nice fall weather, sunny and warm. So to take advantage of it, I've been harvesting tomato seeds every day. Saturday, Will's step-mom and her friend Janann stopped by on their trip...
Q and A: Horsetail weed and snakes
Horsetail weed
I would like to know if you know how to get rid of horsetail weed in the garden. Have tried everything but keeps coming back. Recently heard that lime may do the trick....
Q and A: fencing and broccoli not heading
Fencing
We're preparing to fence in our new 7 acres next spring and are debating how to anchor our wood fence posts. I know you've done a lot of fencing over the years! Do you...