We are getting badly needed rain
Just in time, Will got our square bales of hay in the barn, with the help of friends, Mike and Jason, who came for a visit. We have a teenage girl, Charis, daughter of...
The seed starting is gearing up, even in below zero temps
I've got all our pepper seeds started and am nearly done with the tomatoes. We had some old squash and pumpkin seeds, some of which were donated by a reader to whom I sent...
Is anyone else nervous about the economy?
We're feeling a little uncertain about the nation's economy with all the trade wars coming with China and rattling of swords by both the U.S. and Russia. So we're doing what we can do...
Q and A: Stale whole wheat flour, Hopi Pale Grey seeds, and storing dehydrated...
Stale whole wheat flour
What can I do with stale whole wheat flour besides use it for animal feed? I don't have a freezer, so, as you know, it doesn't stay (good) very long.
Lee
Gilbert,...
Q and A: Keeping stored foods cool, Canning sweet corn, Drying yellow squash, and...
Keeping stored foods cool, Canning sweet corn, Drying yellow squash
We’re finally fixing to build a large pantry in our closed-in garage and we will be insulating with styrofoam. Hubby thought that maybe venting it...