We’re plowing out after a foot of new snow
We listen to the weather radio every morning to check upcoming weather. We'd bought a used haybine at a farm 65 miles southwest of us, so now we can cut our own hay. We...
Swans visit and Will’s working on our front porch among…other things
We had a pair of swans stop on our beaver pond for a visit this weekend. They are so gorgeous but I didn't get a close enough look to be able to see if...
We’re continuing in the “get ready for winter” mode
In between other projects, while waiting for more cash to continue working on the barn, Will finished pushing brush piles together with Old Yeller, our trusty 'dozer, then disced the field again to ready...
Q and A: ant infestation and gardening in a hot climate
Ant infestation
I need to find a natural way to kill an ant infestation so as not to kill pets.
John Marcum
Silverton, Oregon
You can make a simple mixture of 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, and...
The benefits of our cold winter
A whole lot of work inside the house has gotten done this winter. It's just been too cold for us to do anything outside. Usually Will is out in the woods with Old Yeller,...