We now own the forty acres where the big pines live
On Tuesday morning, we became the proud owners of the Big Pine Forty. Or in other words, we signed to become deeper in debt....
Sometimes I feel like I have a rocket strapped to my back that I...
You know we've been really busy lately, harvesting both crops and seed, but then David had lined up a huge JLG lift from work...
Will finished up our new seed rack
I had to run to town for feed and when I got back, Will had the whole seed rack assembled in the sunroom/greenhouse. But...
Q and A: canner weights and Hopi Pale Grey squash
Canner weights
I have found a number of canning recipes requiring 11 pounds pressure. My canner has a 5, 10 or 15 pound weight. Should...
Q and A: growing wheat, canning pickled fish, the right pressure canner, and summer...
Growing wheat
My husband grew winter wheat this past winter. Usually he plows it under when it's time to plant our garden, but this year...

