Q and A: Introducing new chickens and canning yams

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Introducing new chickens I am thoroughly enjoying my chickens. I have a flock of 11, 10 hens and one rooster. I like them so much...

Despite our latest snowstorm, my first peppers are up

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Yep, ANOTHER snowstorm! The weather radio, which we live by, is calling for a major winter storm with up to 14 inches of blowing,...

Q and A: Soap residue, age of eggs, and True Gold corn seeds

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Soap residue in laundry and age of eggs I have been making my own soap, cleaner, etc. but, one very big problem I have and...

I’ve been canning…and shooting photos for the new book

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While all the major writing has been done on the new Backwoods Home book on growing and canning your own food, I still had...

Spring is finally here

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Although we're scheduled for more snow, the ground is pretty much thawed and it feels like spring. And FINALLY our water line from the...