After a 20-degree freeze, we’re really pushing to get things done
We hauled in boxes and crates of tomatoes. Then, yesterday, our friend Sherri came over to help pick the sweet corn. As the birds were starting to get into the Seneca Sunrise we save...
Holy cow, the days fly by when you’re busy
The tomato crop is coming in and I've been so busy picking them, labeling them, and saving seeds. My entire dining room table is covered with cups, mugs, half pint canning jars, and bowls...
We hope everyone had a happy Labor Day
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 even calling for snow. Ugh! I sure hope it doesn't...
We’re still harvesting seeds and firewood
Some folks only save seeds and cut/split firewood in the late summer or fall, but we do it nearly year around. As our weather's been unseasonably warm, Will has been busy sawing more lumber...
Our tomatoes are ripening quickly now
Today I'm cooking down the tomato purée I made by whizzing my leftover tomatoes — after saving their seeds — in the Ninja blender. I usually use my electric meat grinder to grind tomatoes...