Warm weather didn’t cure all ills
Our cold snap has snapped. Wonderful! With temperatures in the low 40's above zero, we were happy campers. Then on my way to the eye doctor for an exam, we made the end of...
Sunny, warm fall weather lets us get lots done
Finally, finally, the rain has stopped. We've had four wonderful, sunny fall days. The leaves have turned and are all gold and red. Beautiful! Last Friday we had a pair of Whistling Swans stop...
Q and A: elderberry syrup, candied dill pickles, and growing sweet potatoes
Elderberry syrup
I have a questions about elderberry syrup for the flu. All the recipes I have found on line start with either fresh or dried berries. I have a ton of juice I...
I think my cold’s on the run — finally
Yesterday was my last day on antibiotics (again) and today, I feel a lot better. I hope this tenacious thing is finally on the run. It's in the nineties today with 100% humidity so...
Poppin’ peppers!
Our peppers are really popping up! Today Will moved two tables into the living room windows so they can get plenty of sun until we get the other mini-greenhouse set up in a window....