It was so nice — then it snowed

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After all, this is northern Minnesota, so we expect snow way into April. But after 60-degree days and no freezing at night, all of...

I hope you have a great fourth of July!

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We did, although the days leading up to it were pretty busy. On Monday, Will and I traveled to Bagley, Minnesota, to visit Jim...

Q and A: canning frosting, squash vine borers, and canning brown rice

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Canning frosting I am an avid canner. And I love your advice and wisdom in canning and homesteading. I was recently given a bulk 12lb...

Q and A: Canning pinto beans and planting asparagus

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Canning pinto beans I received a new All American pressure canner for Christmas and want to do pinto beans in pints for my first batch;...

Q and A: Horsetail weed and snakes

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Horsetail weed I would like to know if you know how to get rid of horsetail weed in the garden. Have tried everything but keeps...