Q and A: pumpkins and canning chili and spaghetti sauce
Pumpkins
I have a question about my pumpkins. I grew a variety that the seed packet said could get up to 65 pounds. Mine turned...
Evening’s a time to relax and enjoy the day that has been
I've been pretty darned busy lately, running every morning to see Mom in the hospital, then hurrying home to get in the garden because...
Q and A: planting by the moon and storing whole wheat pasta
Planting by the moon
Do you plant by the moon? When I do, sometimes the weather is bad so when I wait for the weather...
Reader’s Question: Seed exchange
I was hoping you knew of a good seed exchange/ seed swap either over the net, through a mail service or seed company. If...
Q and A: refrigerator pickles and slow germinating carrots
Refrigerator pickles
Here is a recipe I really like for Refrigerator Pickles. Can I put these in a water bath or canner to preserve? Or...