So far, perfect summer

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I can't believe how nice our summer has been so far and boy is the garden happy! Will is just finishing mulching the whole main garden, all 150x150 feet plus a side L of...

Q and A: slugs and headspace in canning jars

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Slugs Help! My garden is being eaten alive by slugs! I've tried making yeast traps (hot water, yeast, a bit of sugar) and that does seem to attract them, but there are still many more...

Will’s here and I’m canning sweet corn like mad…while he plays on the bulldozer

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My handsome and adorable boyfriend, Will, flew in on Thursday and I haven't sat still since! Our sweet corn suffered during the recent freeze, and I'm canning it up like mad. I'm so happy...

Hey, it’s not all work and no play

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Yesterday, we drove down to Bill and Kelly's for our granddaughter Ava's fourth birthday party. We had been a little nervous as they were calling for a quarter of an inch of ice from...

Q and A: Dirty windows and Wallo’ Waters

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Dirty windows Saw the post on dirty windows. I clean them for a living. Good advice. My brew is approximately 1 gallon water ½-1 cup ammonia and 3 Tbsp. liquid Joy. Make sure that the...