Spring is here in fits and starts and we’re progressing
We've had sixties and sun and then four inches of snow and cold wind. Spring just can't make up its mind! A few days ago, we had a full moon and I got up...
Q and A: missing seeds, poultry, anthill, and snow sliding off of roof
Missing seeds
Got the seeds yesterday. Thank you bunches. Guess the watermelon seeds must have fallen out of the pack. Oh well, will try them next year. I'll get the tomatoes started tomorrow. Tried your...
Q and A: baby Lima beans not producing and weather-predicting beavers
Baby Lima beans not producing
Have you ever had a problem with baby limas (we call them butterbeans here in Virginia) not producing pods? I have great vines but no pods at all. This is...
We had a busy but blessed Easter
I made plans to do all my cleaning/baking/pre-cooking on the Saturday before Easter but you know how plans go… We had company all day Saturday! Company that we really enjoyed. But boy, did that...
Q and A:canning steak and roasts and breeding goats
Canning steak and roasts
I have a huge supply of steak and roasts in my freezer from last year and was thinking of canning them. Would you just cut them up in pieces like stew...