Will is starting to clear pasture on our new forty acres
Old Yeller's working again. Because we have so little snow on the ground, Will has begun to clear the more open section of the...
Q and A: missing canner weight and removing stumps
Missing canner weight
I recently found that in a move the 10# weight for my canner was lost. Since I had a canner dial I...
We’re happy to share our homestead, even with snakes
We have a large, fat garter snake hanging around which gives us a startle once in awhile. But we like having him around as...
Yep, we’re getting over our fall
Well, after quite a scare, Will and I are sore, stiff, and slow, but on the mend. Two days ago Will baled and help...
Q and A: Canning butter and growing basil
Canning butter
I canned some butter over this weekend following the directions in your canning book. You say to simmer the butter to evaporate the...