Q and A: cover cropping and making soap
Cover cropping
Most of my vegetables are growing in 4x10 foot raised beds. I have been reading about the benefits of cover cropping after harvest and over winter and would like to know if this...
Q and A: storing cheese and growing apricots
Storing cheese
Does coating cheese with red wax allow for it to be stored in a pantry? I purchased some red waxed cheese from the grocery store -- would this be shelf safe?
Judith Almand
Lithia, Florida
Probably...
Home grown eggs and Christmas trees
Why with all that science, can’t factory chickens lay a good egg???
This morning, Mom wanted some scrambled eggs and bacon. I had one store egg left from those I'd bought to make deviled eggs. ...
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: Leaving Montana and garlic and onions
Leaving Montana
I'm responding to your last entry in your blog regarding your trip to Montana. Sounded like you really loved Montana. Just curious why you left? I would have to agree with you it...