Q and A: making pickles, preserving squash, and growing squash
Making pickles
Do you have a recipe for making dill cucumbers with lemon juice instead of vinegar? It just sounds healthier, if it is possible.
Nancy Hoppe
Cinebar, Washington
You could use a substitution in your dill pickle...
Our beavers say it’s going to be a dry year
They've built up their dam extra high this spring. And as we haven't had any rain in two weeks, I'm beginning to see why. Using this dry spell, Will spread a good layer of...
Q and A: an escape-proof pig pen, canning fast-food chicken, and grafted vegetables
An escape-proof pig pen
I raised pigs in the past and had great success. (Giving pork away since I had too much) I was traveling a lot for work and the babies would get out...
It’s barely spring and we are starting to put up next winter’s wood
All last winter, David went out to a nearby clearcut and hauled wood home. It's great wood; ash and birch, primarily. Nice hardwood! We had plenty for last winter, but we...
Finally! Two days without rain.
And boy have we been busy. Our friends, Heather, Sherri, and Dara came over yesterday and helped with weeding and mulch. Although they only come occasionally, their help is invaluable! We love them so...