Reader’s Question: Root cellars, heating, and wood cookstoves
Dear Jackie
You were kind enough to answer a quetion I asked a few years back
regarding buying land in BC - we have since realized that we
definitely can't afford to buy land in BC or...
It’s supposed to freeze tonight
Holy cow! Yes, we're pretty much picked out in the gardens. But there's still a lot to go. Unfortunately, Will had a farm auction to go to at our neighbors' house today. Then Brad,...
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 David had the headache along with a sore throat, fever,...
Q and A: Sun chokes, canning pumpkin, and canning with lemon juice
Sun Chokes
Jackie you mentioned Sun Chokes. Do you have any recipes to share? I have not been able to find many on the internet.
Rhona & Brad Barrie
Strong, Maine
I usually use sun chokes raw, sliced,...
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...