Q and A: cleaning cow teats, “rotten” odor in reusable lids, and canning pumpkin
Cleaning cow teats
I was wondering what kind of cow teat prep you use in the winter for milking? I have been using bleach, dish soap mix in warm water for the summer and it...
Q and A: watering in hoop houses, blackberry syrup, and oven canning
Watering in hoop houses and blackberry syrup
Since we've had two summers of extremely hot, dry weather, I think the hoop houses might be the new wave of garden success for us. How do you...
Q and A: sugar in canning and spraying the orchard
Sugar in canning
Is there a reason why so much sugar is in most canning or baking recipes? As an old guy with diabetes I've learned that most fruit has natural sugar that it doesn't...
Q and A: greens for chickens, pitted pressure canner, and Hopi Pale Grey squash...
Greens for chickens
I have been wondering/worrying about getting more greens for my chicken for the winter. In the past, you mentioned putting alfalfa in hot water to soften. So, I was thinking of buying...
Q and A: pruning zucchini plants and planting fruit trees
Pruning zucchini plants
Both my zucchini plants are growing like crazy out there. I left 5 feet all around each, and they have filled it! Is it possible to prune a few of the leaves...