It’s still hot but we did get a third of an inch of rain.
Planting is continuing every day as we have so much ground that is garden now. Our wonderful apprentice, Ashley, has been planting our overflow peppers in the North garden and mulching crops ranging from...
Parts of northern Minnesota had snow last night
We haven't had any yet, but are expecting it very soon. That's why we've kicked into overdrive around here. I've been seeding crops like mad to prevent them from getting rotten. When not doing...
I hope you had a very happy Veterans Day
We were so busy, but we took time out to remember the Veterans who serve and served our country. Both my late husband, Bob, and husband, Will, were Vietnam Marine Corps veterans so I...
Why bother canning so much?
I get this question a lot. After all, on a good year I'll can up dozens and dozens of jars of a good crop that's had a great growing year. Sweet corn, for instance....
Harvest is chugging right along
Will picked tons of Dragon Tongue snap beans, the third picking off that 50-foot row and I was busy for three days, canning them all up. Each day I got 28 pints! Our pantry...