Q and A: Canning milk and All male blossoms on squash
Canning milk
I have your cookbook and want to try canning some milk. Have you ever done it in smaller quantities than quarts? I was thinking I'd like to do half-pints. I think that's a...
We had a perfect weekend
Our warm, sunny weather has continued so we've been real busy. Ashley's dad and girlfriend, Jen, came on Friday evening so they could help out over the weekend. So Will and David had everything...
I’m five flats into planting squash seeds
Despite being busy with the typical it's-really-spring outside tasks like cleaning out flower beds, getting the six gardens ready to till and manure, mowing the lawn for the first time and getting Ava's pony...
Q and A: Planting apple seeds and seed request
Planting apple seeds
During my work in the forest I came across an old homestead that had several apple trees. One has a very nice tasting apple and has so far this year survived 3...
Q and A: greens for chickens, pitted pressure canner, and Hopi Pale Grey squash...
Greens for chickens
I have been wondering/worrying about getting more greens for my chicken for the winter. In the past, you mentioned putting alfalfa in hot water to soften. So, I was thinking of buying...