Hey everyone, there was a mistake in the photo in the recent nut article
We made a mistake in the current issue, Issue No. 149, September/October 2014. In the article titled “Nut trees on your homestead,” we inadvertently...
We’re about done planting — and replanting.
After the torrential rains, not only did our gardens get soggy but a few spots had bad washouts, little mini canyons here and there....
After three days of a family cold, we’re back at it again
All three of us came down with a "spring cold" at the same time. Will and I had severe headaches and the blahs, while...
Q and A: pressure canner or cooker and thick preserves
Pressure canner or cooker
We bought an electric pressure cooker/canner (Power) with the understanding we could use it for canning vegetables. Now online we...
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...



