Transplanting tomato plants, hauling wood
The last few days have been busy ones. I've been transplanting dozens and dozens of tiny tomato plants into styrofoam cups and deep six packs. I fill the container, mark the variety on the...
Our Fall is back?
We're having strange weather this year. After temps near zero, all of a sudden we've got this warming trend hitting us. I'm not complaining as we are able to get a lot done and...
Q and A: Hopi Pale Grey squash and Growing and Canning Your Own Food
Hopi Pale Grey squash
In previous issues of the magazine it was stated that Hopi Pale Grey Squash Heirloom Seeds are difficult to find. I just received my Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog and to...
Today was cooler so I made an apple pie
Watching our orchard apples ripening, I got so hungry for an apple pie that I decided to take a few minutes and make one. None of ours were ripe yet so I grabbed five...
We’re still plugging along but the new baby sure helps liven us up
I went to the hospital on Tuesday, to see David's new baby, Melanie. I didn't want to bother Elizabeth on Monday, right after she had a cesarean delivery. I got to cuddle and feed...