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Love the stove @thistlebloom ! And the wall does not look that bad. ;) We have the old black Franklin with no windows. Often we have the doors open to see the fire, but a screen in place. Although it heats better with the doors closed. Boy do I know about those almost done projects! I don't...

Smoke detectors in most homes now days will help out with that learning curve. It sure lets me know if I have the damper closed too far, usually about the time I notice a little haze. :rolleyes: Other than that, there is no smokey smell or soot. Fireplace guy told Mom and Dad that if you're...

Well that explains it. I wouldn't have expected blooms this year either. @Nyboy , do the deer bother plantings right up by the house? or do you have gardens there? Most of the deer here are still quite timid, not really residential, but they almost never graze close to house. Only a couple of...

It does seem late for a Tiger Lily, @thistlebloom . Here they usually bloom mid-summer. Though this year I have a late Oriental, still blooming today. Other than a real wet Spring, we've had pretty normal weather, so I don't know what the deal is. ( now that I think about it, this one may have...

... the suspense is kill'n me here ... nights are really cooling down. I may not be the only one waiting ... two days ago, on the other side of the yard ... :tongue The fishing line hasn't failed me yet, but I feel like I should make some melon cages!

Another salmonella outbreak here, linked to Chipotle .... Kare11 They don't mention issues in other States or which food, just that they have pulled the suspect produce item.

Sounds like a great week, for Ava too. Happy Birthday! Hope it's a wonderful day with lots of fun surprises!

Super Chilies are dh's new favorite pepper! I grew them last year after reading about them on TEG .. :bow He dries them and makes a powder which he sprinkles on just about anything. I put in 24 plants this year to keep up with his habit. They do make a pretty plant and are still producing...

They are SO PRETTY! :hit That's the one a friend sent to me last year. It was 3' tall when I went out of town and I didn't get everything sprayed. Rotten deer ate it! :somad Next year it will be fenced AND sprayed!

Warning! .... :D

My guess is they would have to find that a company violated procedure or regulations causing the contamination. Anyone run into other research about using vinegar to clean veggies? ... Live strong I see the CSU suggests the use of vinegar for hard to clean greens ... Leafy green vegetables...

First law suit was filed by a woman in MN .. Food Safety News I am not much for suing, but after spending a week in the hospital and a week in rehab and still having issues, I may look at that differently.

Cute little pumpkin @freedhardwoods , the miniature railroad corn stalks would make your pumpkin look huge! :D I had planned on growing some for the kids this year and was bummed when I remembered too late. We grew them in the daycare garden several years. Then baked them with brown sugar...

They are probably the same people who are offended at seeing a cross in public. :lol:..:duc

Using a family recipe and method you're comfortable and successful with is as good as any other. If it hasn't failed you yet, it most likely won't. Adding vinegar and lemon juice is recommended because you're adding onions, peppers, garlic (low acid ingredients), which may make the acidity too...

@SprigOfTheLivingDead , the type you grew did not get bitter tasting through the hot weather?

The only recipe dh has recorded is for large batch canning, approx 20 pints. He has used this recipe for 15 years and uses water bath processing. MILD- 32 C. chopped tomatoes 4 green peppers, large 10 jalapeno, remove most seeds 2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 8 med. onion (half yellow and half red is...

I notice a lot of people use a tilted trellis, like not a straight up vertical fence. Is that better or does it really make a difference? I like the idea of string or twine, easier clean up when removing the vines. I clean pea and bean vines off a fence and that's a job I don't look forward...

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What an amazing view to wake up to! I bet for some people the mountains lose their majestic awe when you live around them, but I don't think I ever would. It has been cabin weather here, if you like spending time IN the lake. Near 90°yesterday and sticky. Thunderstorms dumped 2" last night and...