Q and A: Planting apple seeds and seed request
Planting apple seeds
During my work in the forest I came across an old homestead that had several apple trees. One has a very nice tasting apple and has so far this year survived 3...
It’s 10:40 p.m. and we’re still canning!
Well, harvest is in full swing here. Luckily, all of your prayers are being answered for us, as Will and I continue to get better every day, although both of us are still plenty...
Q and A: baby Lima beans not producing and weather-predicting beavers
Baby Lima beans not producing
Have you ever had a problem with baby limas (we call them butterbeans here in Virginia) not producing pods? I have great vines but no pods at all. This is...
Q and A: Sweet and spicy pickles, planting potatoes, and planting fruit bushes
Sweet and spicy pickles
What I would like is a recipe for sweet and spicy pickles. My husband and I were at a flea market in Abilene, Texas and bought a jar from a vendor....
Q and A: damaged apple trees and freezing beans and rice
Damaged apple trees
We planted two dwarf apple trees three springs ago and took care to protect them from critters. This winter the snow was pretty deep and we think rabbits ate the bark above...