Why do you feed the birds? It’s a waste of money!
Yes, I feed the birds. Both summer and winter. But the joy of the colorful interaction, just outside the window during the cold, bleak winter months and the symphony of birdsong around the place...
Q and A: canning pokeweed and thinning corn plants
Canning pokeweed
My husband was wondering if it is possible to can pokeweed? We usually eat it like spinach after blanching and draining twice, or else fry the stems in flour and butter. I never...
You can teach an old dog new tricks!
Will is still working on developing our new pasture, clearing corners, expanding the size, etc. Yesterday, I couldn't stand it any more. I HAD to learn to run "Old Yeller." Of course, I have...
It’s dry, dry, dry
We've been hurrying to get everything planted in all the gardens as we hope rain will come (eventually) and things will take off as the soil sure is warm. Will got busy and fenced...
The sun’s out and the birds are singing
Well, at least some of the birds are singing. Our temperatures are in a warming trend now and boy are we ever glad. We're already into our second year's firewood. (We try to keep...