Spring is dragging its feet this year
It seems that this year, spring is dragging its feet. Or maybe we just got spoiled when it was 60 degrees a week or so ago? Each day brings another "fit and start." One...
Had a wonderful Mother’s Day
Did I mention it rained all week? Needless to say, Bill couldn't bring up his tractor-mounted rototiller on Mother's Day as the ground was too wet. I suppose we could have done the garden...
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...
Q and A: putting a pump on a well, tomato hornworms, and bent toes...
Putting a pump on a well
I recently bought a house in Elkhart, Indiana. It had a well. Is there a way I can get it open it and put a hand pump in it?...
Q and A: strange eggshells and converting pasture to garden
Strange eggshells
I have one hen that lays really large eggs but the shells feel very thin. The eggs feel light especially for their size. The shell is rough and it often has granules on...