Spencer is learning to bring in firewood
Our new black lab pup, Spencer, is the smartest dog I've ever raised. He learned to sit at six weeks of age, and was potty trained shortly thereafter. In the winter! Of course all...
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...
Ah! Evening and the work’s all done… (well kind of…)
Even though our killing frost happened a couple of weeks ago, I'm still busy canning. Some days, it's a bit too busy. For instance, two days ago I canned up spaghetti sauce, chili with...
We got hit with another major snowstorm
We spent all day yesterday shoveling out. Will plowed the drive with the plow truck and I used the snowblower to clear paths to the barns and pens. But there was just too much...
Q and A: Soap residue, age of eggs, and True Gold corn seeds
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 hope you can help me. I buy lots of...