We harvested our first cherry!
Okay, so there are only six cherries on the Meteor cherry tree! But they're ripening and it's our first harvest from this young tree,...
Getting ready for spring planting; I’m saving squash seeds
Our pumpkins and squash are storing very well. We have them tucked here and there around the entryway and closet. They don't go to...
Fall rains are definitely here
Luckily, we've nearly ended our harvest, with just a bit of potatoes to dig. The rest is inside and cozy. Will wanted to turn...
I’ve been canning…and shooting photos for the new book
While all the major writing has been done on the new Backwoods Home book on growing and canning your own food, I still had...
Even in the cold, some jobs must be done
We've had unseasonal cold but we're still pushing on, trying to get some projects finished before winter really hits in earnest. One of these...



