Hey everyone, there was a mistake in the photo in the recent nut article
We made a mistake in the current issue, Issue No. 149, September/October 2014. In the article titled “Nut trees on your homestead,” we inadvertently put in the wrong photo over the caption that reads...
Q and A: Canning peaches, Tattler lids, and Clear-jel and Hopi Pale Grey seeds
Canning peaches
I was talking with someone about canning peaches, and she said that rather than adding boiling syrup to the jar of peaches, she adds a little less than a quarter cup of sugar...
Q and A: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and new canner
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
I am so excited as I logged onto Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds to get Hopi squash seeds. I will be getting some and I also ordered a catalog. I would like...
Will and Christian got the tomatoes planted
Last week, Will and Christian got all 52 tomatoes planted. Our big Bourbon Red tom turkey went down to "help." We trained Spencer not to go in the garden but the turkey's not so...
Q and A: canning pineapple juice and storing eggs
Canning pineapple juice
Is it possible to can pineapple juice?
C R
Sure thing! (Although we don't have any pineapples growing in our Northern Minnesota orchard.)
Just heat the pineapple juice to 165° F, then ladle into hot...