So far, perfect summer
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
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
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
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
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...