The sun’s out and the birds are singing
February is half over! Groundhog or not, we're thinking spring around here. Today it was nearly 40 degrees above with the sun out. What a nice day. So Will decided he'd set out a...
Q and A: corn for polenta and canning spaghetti squash
Corn for polenta
What kind of corn can I plant to dry and make the best polenta? Is it sweet corn or field corn or something else? Do you grind your corn coarsely or finely...
Wow, is the garden ever growing
It's amazing how fast everything is maturing. Tonight, I've got to pick several Umpqua broccoli heads, which I'll cut up and freeze. (I have lots of dehydrated broccoli on hand already.) It's so sweet...
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...
Will got the new greenhouse closed in
Despite some nasty weather lately, Will got the new greenhouse totally enclosed. I'll admit there are a few "temporary" things about it as the only plywood we had was some cheap stuff off the...