Q and A: emergency escape vehicle, canning hamburger, cold hardy apricot tree
Emergency planning escape vehicle
Great ideas in Issue #157, January/February 2016 Emergency planning beyond the bug-out bag. Got me wondering what would make the best "escape" vehicle. I am thinking a diesel. Gasoline would...
Did you ever want to throw your computer out the window?
Well, yesterday I came so close! I began to write my blog after morning chores. Simple enough, right? Well, not so much. When I went to transfer my Montana trip photos from my camera...
Finally, our thirsty gardens got rain
Although Will was hoping for no rain so he could get into the hayfield, it clouded up very dark and soon began to rain — then pour! I can't say I was sad though...
Today I saw our first pussy willows!
Driving into town today, I spotted pussy willows out on a bush that is always the very first in the area. I always watch that bush as when they finally pop out, it gives...
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...