Summer seems to have arrived
We know summer hasn't really arrived -- there's still a good chance of frost around the corner. So while the apple trees are blooming like mad, I'm continuing to plant crops like late-season pumpkins,...
Rain, rain, and more rain, but oh how the garden is growing!
We've had a month of warm, rainy weather. And because Mom was doing so poorly, I spent a lot of time at the nursing home...and neglected my poor garden. Now we're playing catch up....
We rushed to get ahead of the monsoon
We listen to the weather radio every morning. And last week they started warning of very heavy rains headed this way. We needed rain, but several inches? Will wanted to get a spot on...
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 I use 10 or 15 pounds for these recipes?
Judith Almand
Brandon,...
Spring has sprung
After such a long winter, spring has finally arrived. Our temperatures have been between 35-45° F during the day, but going down to freezing or below at night. This is lucky, as it lets...