Even more rain and the gardens are growing

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I was surprised, nearly shocked, today when I went out to the Main garden to check things out when I discovered King of the Early bush beans seven inches long already. Wow! Even the...

We get a lot done in a week of nice weather

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We have been having decent weather, in the high thirties. So we're getting as much done as possible because winter is closing in on us quickly. Even though the next week promises to be...

I’ve been talked into doing another BHM Radio interview

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On Saturday I'll be talking to Colorado Ron and Bubba DaVinci on the BHM Radio show. If you get a chance, check it out. www.backwoodshome.com/radioshow These are always a lot of fun -- join...

Freeze warning!

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Okay, we've been through a couple of frost warnings, but tonight the weather radio is calling for a freeze warning -- 30 degrees! EEeeeek! So all day we've been picking tomatoes. Buckets and baskets...

How about 30 below?

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We knew it was coming, but that doesn't mean we like it. We spent two days doing "extra" chores, getting ready for sub-zero temps with highs in the negative numbers. Will hauled out several...