Another “interesting” summer!
What a way to start summer, and this blog!
As you may have read in Dave’s blog, we had a very close call with my son, David, 16, the 3rd of July. What started...
Spencer is learning to bring in firewood
Our new black lab pup, Spencer, is the smartest dog I've ever raised. He learned to sit at six weeks of age, and was potty trained shortly thereafter. In the winter! Of course all...
Oh those green beans!!
I suppose one always has those "favorite" garden vegetables to can. One at the top my list is green beans. They are so fun to plant (large seeds), grow quickly, look nice in...
Our rain today is supposed to turn to snow
Well, we've been really busy with getting in firewood and canning. No rest today. Will has firewood to stack in the woodshed and I've been busy canning. Who said canning only happens during the...
Lots and lots going on on the homestead
First and foremost, fall is upon us. I first noticed a maple tree with a red leafed branch a week ago. Then we had that nasty surprise freeze that about did us in. Now,...