It’s funny… planning. I mean, you have to plan. Fail to plan and you plan to fail. But it’s funny how often I plan – so carefully,… Read more “Planting the Fall Garden… or, If You Want to See God Laugh, Tell Him Your Plans”
Category: DIY Projects
A Fall Garden Expansion
It’s been busy around here, y’all. Like, take your breath, overwhelmingly busy. For months. Life has had one emergency after another, without a moment to stop my… Read more “A Fall Garden Expansion”
Dealing with the Garden Bounty… Canning Cherry Peppers
I’ve been overrun with garden produce, with no time to process it at all. We’ve eaten gallons of tomato soup, and various tomato based sauces. I’ve put… Read more “Dealing with the Garden Bounty… Canning Cherry Peppers”
Dealing With Nitrogen Robbing in a No-Till Garden
We have (and love) a no-till garden. This means we do not disturb the soil by turning, tilling or double-digging. Each spring and fall we add some… Read more “Dealing With Nitrogen Robbing in a No-Till Garden”
That Time We Remembered That We Have Bees
So, we keep bees… something I have yet to talk about here. Truthfully, we haven’t been the most successful beekepers. Honestly, don’t ask me for beekeeping advice.… Read more “That Time We Remembered That We Have Bees”
Tinctures… and Why I Don’t Do What the Books Say
I’ve always had a hard time with authority. I’ll freely admit it. I’m stubborn. I also have a hard time following a recipe… or directions of any… Read more “Tinctures… and Why I Don’t Do What the Books Say”
The Beginnings of a Medicinal Herb Garden
I’ve been using herbs medicinally in varying forms for several years now. I primarily rely on medicinal tinctures and teas, though I occasionally use a few other… Read more “The Beginnings of a Medicinal Herb Garden”
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