We had 30 degrees F for an hour

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As we had a very long window of preparation, we were able to do a lot to be prepared for the frost we felt...

We hope everyone had a happy Labor Day

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We laugh because we were laboring harder yesterday than usual. You see we have Arctic cold dropping down on us on Wednesday night. They're...

Whew, and I thought we were busy before…

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In addition to harvesting and saving seeds, last week I drove our friend, Tom, down to Mayo Clinic for an appointment. Rochester is about...

The Orr Center Homesteading and Sustainable Living Expo was a great success

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Will and I attended the Expo on Saturday and Sunday, taking our Seed Treasures booth, seeds, and vegetables and promoting Backwoods Home and Self-Reliance...

Our tomatoes are ripening quickly now

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Today I'm cooking down the tomato purée I made by whizzing my leftover tomatoes — after saving their seeds — in the Ninja blender....