We’ve been busy little bunnies
While Will's geared up haying, Alisha and I have been filling the pantry. The blueberries are ripe and last week Alisha and our friend Kate went out in 95 degree heat and picked buckets...
Q and A: Canning pinto beans and planting asparagus
Canning pinto beans
I received a new All American pressure canner for Christmas and want to do pinto beans in pints for my first batch; do I need to soak them first or can I...
Q and A: Canning goat milk, strawberry preserves, and using wax to preserve butter
Canning goat milk
I canned excess goat milk with the idea of using it as emergency milk replacer for kids. Is there anything in the canning process (water bath) that would make it unsuitable for...
Q and A: canning potatoes and green beans and sugarless strawberry jam
Canning potatoes and green beans
Do you use raw potatoes and green beans in this canning recipe? Is it still an approved recipe? An older post advised to mix your potatoes, green beans, and ham...
Q and A: weather damage to raised beds and canning apple cider syrup
Weather damage to raised beds
A few days ago I noticed the boards of many of my raised beds have lifted off the ground. The boards lifted in some cases six inches off the ground....