Q and A: baby Lima beans not producing and weather-predicting beavers

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Baby Lima beans not producing Have you ever had a problem with baby limas (we call them butterbeans here in Virginia) not producing pods? I...

Q and A: Gallon storage jars, pressure canning pumpkin, and rocky dirt

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Gallon storage jars I finally have a copy of "Recession Proof Your Pantry" and am now looking for a reliable source for sealable gallon-size glass...

Q and A: fertile eggs and planting potatoes

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Fertile eggs and planting potatoes If I put a rooster and a hen in a small pen together how soon can I be sure that...

The wild lady slipper orchids are blooming

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We have a secret spot where the wild lady slipper orchids bloom abundantly around June 24th. Not just one or two of these rare...

We’re still hurting, but getting back to doing

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Will and I are still much feeling the effects of our fall off the roof, but we're keeping on plugging along. Today, I'm washing...