Q and A: ripe squash, pectin alternatives, and liquid or no liquid in hot-packed...
Ripe squash
This year I grew Hopi grey squash for the first time. I noticed that the little curly que by the stem dries up, but the stem that the curly que is on takes...
We got farm gas in our new (old) tank
Yesterday, the big fuel truck came out to deliver 150 gallons of bulk fuel to our new fuel tank. Will had installed a hose, filter, and nozzle so we were ready. By buying bulk...
Jackie Clay’s hot date
What??? Okay, I confess. I've been writing and visiting on the phone with a real nice guy from Washington for about 18 months now. Will's been tied up there and...
We were a “little” upset to hear that Obama declared Peacetime Martial Law…but life...
There's some things you just can't do much about so you keep on doing whatever you can to make your family's life better and prepare for what may come in the future. Just like...
Snow’s coming … too soon
We heard the dreaded four letter word: snow! And eight inches plus is forecast. In Northern Minnesota, that means it'll probably stick all winter. This will most likely be our first permanent snowfall (which...