My little plastic greenhouse is working fine
I was wondering how my little cheap indoor plastic greenhouse would work — both to grow tender plants and to keep Mittens out of them. I have to report success on both fronts. The...
Q and A: ant infestation and gardening in a hot climate
Ant infestation
I need to find a natural way to kill an ant infestation so as not to kill pets.
John Marcum
Silverton, Oregon
You can make a simple mixture of 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, and...
The sun’s out and the birds are singing
February is half over! Groundhog or not, we're thinking spring around here. Today it was nearly 40 degrees above with the sun out. What a nice day. So Will decided he'd set out a...
Q and A: converted woodstove and wild plum pits
Converted woodstove
We have a woodstove that the prior owners turned into a gas "fireplace" type of stove. They put a hole in the bottom for the gas line, etc. Is it possible to change...
Q and A: digging hen and saving strawberry plants for next year
Digging hen
I have let a broody hen hatch her eggs. I have her and her 5 chicks in a separate coop away from the main flock. All 6 seem to be fine but Momma...