Q and A: freezing then canning beans, Hickory King corn, and duck manure fertilizer
Freezing then canning beans
We garden in five 4x8 raised beds in our small backyard and this year we are trying bush beans in one bed. The problem is getting enough beans at one time...
Broccoli; king of cool weather!
Because we've had record cool weather this summer, our cole crops are doing fantastic! We've been eating broccoli, kohlrabi, onions, and carrots nearly every day. And to keep up with the broccoli, I've been...
Just before major canning starts, I’m putting up some hams
Our garden is jumping now and I'll soon be canning big time, starting with carrots, mixed vegetables, and Swiss chard. But our local market had half hams on sale for .89 a pound, so...
We’re still fighting the drought
The main garden looks great, as we can water it easily from our well. All around the north edge is a band of spreading dogbane. Although it toxic to humans (and dogs), it is...