We’re taking out more walls!

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You think we got a lot done when Will came to stay? Well this week, his son, Don, came for a visit from his home in Alaska. He is also a great carpenter and...

Q and A: when to harvest cabbage and conserving water

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When to harvest cabbage I'm growing cabbage this year for the first time. It's growing great, but I didn't think it was ready to be picked yet. The green heads are pretty big; the red...

We knew a cold spell was heading for us

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So we got busy! Last fall Will plowed a six-acre spot between our new small hayfield and the pumpkin/corn patch. It was a soggy spot, covered with alder, willow brush, and a few small...

Q and A: enchilada sauce and green beans

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Enchilada sauce I have a #10 can of La Victoria Enchilada Sauce that I would like to re-can into smaller usable jars. (pint) Would I process it at 12# (for our altitude) for 35 minutes...

Q and A: strange eggshells and converting pasture to garden

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Strange eggshells I have one hen that lays really large eggs but the shells feel very thin. The eggs feel light especially for their size. The shell is rough and it often has granules on...