Q and A: local co-ops in Minnesota and use for small dropped apples
Local co-ops in Minnesota
We are new to the Iron Range. Also new to self reliance. My question is are there any good locally owned co-ops where we can get started on the range? Any...
The flower gardens are looking great…and so is our woodpile
Besides all the great improvements going on around here, the big garden, our new house garden and keeping busy taking care of Mom, I have had a few minutes to work in the flowers....and...
With the world in chaos, we’re so peaceful here
We know we can't do anything about horrible mass killings, wars, hate, and divisiveness. We do know we can be grateful for what we have on our homestead, day by day.
Beautiful fall weather continues,...
Readers’ Questions: Cucumbers
Hi Jackie-
My question: We had a low water period this summer, & I took to watering the garden (usually watered manually via rain barrels) with “horse spit”- my euphemism for old horse water that...
Q and A: Blossom end rot and old laying hens
Blossom end rot
Not a question, but a comment and suggestion for the man with a not very productive garden and blossom end rot on his tomatoes. I've learned that blossom end rot is worsened...