We’ve got beautiful wild orchids in bloom

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We have a "secret" spot along the woods where Showy Lady's Slipper orchids bloom, the state flower of Minnesota. And they are just now...

Spring is busy, busy, busy

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I'm sure glad that the days are getting longer! I'm like a chicken — when it's light, I'm active; when it's dark I get...

Planting garlic, Goats to clear brush, and Canning cheese

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Planting garlic  I am getting ready to start my garlic seeds in a starting tray and then transplant to the garden this fall. What planting...

Q and A: canning with Splenda and separating chicks from other chickens

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Canning with Splenda Have you done any canning or preserving with Splenda or any other sugar substitutes? Just found out we must make a lifestyle...

Look how Will’s raised beds make a difference!

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While he was here, my sweetie made us five nice raised beds in our new house garden. Into each one, he dumped at least...