Did you see the total lunar eclipse Wednesday?
Okay, so my photo leaves something to be desired. I was excited and obviously I wasn't too steady for the long exposure. But WOW! There was a bell-clear sky and a huge, nearly full...
Oh my gosh! It’s seed inventory time!
The last two days, I've been going through my garden seeds. Now to most people, this isn't much of a problem...maybe a jar or small box full of seed packages from last year. But...
Haying season has begun
I just got back from a two-day trip to Mayo Clinic with a friend who is having heart issues. What a place! People from all over the world and every culture you can imagine...
Q and A: sick chicken and jars not sealing
Sick chicken
One of our old Rhode Island Reds isn't able to get on her feet since yesterday. She never even made it in the coop last night. She ate some mealworms and had...
Q and A: raising beef and orioles
Raising beef
I've been looking for information on raising my own calf or two for beef. Do you have some suggestions on what I need to do? I've raised my own chickens and turkeys but...


