Canning has started
Sure, all year I can up food. But in the summer, we really get down to business! Our first crop of hot peppers is in, along with a few sweet peppers, too. Yesterday I...
Holy cow, the days fly by when you’re busy
The tomato crop is coming in and I've been so busy picking them, labeling them, and saving seeds. My entire dining room table is covered with cups, mugs, half pint canning jars, and bowls...
We made use of a nice weekend
David and his friend Ian cut and hauled more firewood out of the mess the loggers left at the end of the Wolf Road (the logging trail David's cabin is on). Ian brought his...
Evenings are a time to relax and review the day
I scarcely ever miss a sunrise or sunset. The sunrise is so exciting and vibrant, hearlding the new day. I always wonder what it will bring and flash through the plans...
Q and A: when to harvest cabbage and conserving water
When to harvest cabbage
I'm growing cabbage this year for the first time. It's growing great, but I didn't think it was ready to be picked yet. The green heads are pretty big; the red...