Cloudy, drizzly weather lets Will work on our water system
Our 12-volt water pump, which gives us water pressure from our two storage tanks in the basement, to our outlets like the sinks, toilet, and washing machine, was getting worn out. Will decided to...
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 just got a new homestead addition
A week ago, my darned back went out. I'm not sure why but think it may have happened when I carried a hose and sprinkler from the Wolf Garden to the Main Garden on...
August is here and harvesting has begun in earnest
On Friday, I cut all the broccoli that was ready, blanched it, and quickly strained it out of the hot water and dumped it into ice water. After draining well, I packed it into...
Wow, is the garden ever growing
It's amazing how fast everything is maturing. Tonight, I've got to pick several Umpqua broccoli heads, which I'll cut up and freeze. (I have lots of dehydrated broccoli on hand already.) It's so sweet...