Build a Garden in 2 Hours (almost) – We put in a Pumpkin Patch!
We put in a Pumpkin Patch. It took 2 1/2 hours. My garden is out of real estate. Every bed is currently …
The Effects of Round-up Runoff – Grrr
1 Dead Duck Warning: This post includes pictures of a dead duck. If you don’t like dead ducks, you should probably stop …
Make and Can Spaghetti Sauce!
Canning Homemade Spaghetti Sauce. This is a must can here at our place. Having quarts of homegrown, homemade spaghetti sauce in the …
How to Blanch Vegetables (or fruits)
How to Blanch Vegetables. Blanching is handy. Blanching is easy. Blanching will prevent you from spending your entire morning peeling tomatoes (or …
Help – My Flowers are Dying! Why they are & How to Save Them
I love the “Container Garden” on my back porch. To see how it all began go here. I have spent years trying …
How to Can Tomatoes – Fast, Easy, Safe, Healthy
Canning tomatoes is easy. If you can boil water you can can tomatoes. If you are new to canning, this is a …
Garden Update – July Edition
I realize that it is August and I am just now getting out my July garden update. Sorry. July is a busy …
Children, Chickens, Weeds & Work
If you’re already confused, stick with me. This post includes: 5 cent chickens (300 of them) CSA (Community Shared Agriculture) Weeds Grumbling …
Pressure Canning Made Easy – How to Can Green Beans in 5 Simple Steps
Pressure Canning Made Easy. Canning green beans is not hard. I know pressure canners freak some people out. I am one of …
Why You Should Can Your Own Food – 5 Reasons
5 Reasons to Can Your Own Food Do you can your own food? Did you know it’s almost free? Did …