Summer seems to have arrived
We know summer hasn't really arrived -- there's still a good chance of frost around the corner. So while the apple trees are blooming like mad, I'm continuing to plant crops like late-season pumpkins,...
Ladybugs are saving our peppers
Earlier this summer, we discovered we had a major problem with aphids on the undersides of the pepper leaves in the hoop house. To spray or not to spray? We debated this, but decided...
Q and A: removing tree stumps and size of pressure canner
Removing tree stumps
I have been a huge fan of yours and a subscriber to Backwoods Home for many, many years. In fact, Backwoods is the only magazine I subscribe to -- can't afford any...
Q and A: Canning milk and All male blossoms on squash
Canning milk
I have your cookbook and want to try canning some milk. Have you ever done it in smaller quantities than quarts? I was thinking I'd like to do half-pints. I think that's a...
We’re getting plenty of spring rain
Yes, we need it to perk up the pastures and hayfields, but it sure is hard to do outside work when it's raining off and on all day … all week. But just before...