You’re so lucky to have a son who works so hard!

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 Fortunate, for sure.  Lucky?  Maybe.  Or maybe it's just that he's always been with his dad and I, wanting to "help" with whatever we...

Q&A: Using nitrogen gas for long-term storage, Alkaline soil, and Canning chocolate syrup

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Using nitrogen gas for long-term storage Can one use Nitrogen gas that can be purchased local to fill airtight containers for long term storage? (seeds,...

We have 7 new baby goats, just in time for Mom’s birthday!

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Four of our doe goats all kidded within three days, this year. What a surprise! Usually it's a bit more drawn out. And to...

Yesterday the sun came out and today our snow is going fast

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After our huge spring snowstorm, we were glad to see the sun come out yesterday. And the temp went up, too … all the...

I’m canning nearly every day now

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Our beans are in! And so are our peppers. This year I'm making batch after batch of Cowboy Candy, a candied jalapeño. Wow, are...