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Thanks a heap. :D This was very helpful.

Awwwww....too cute! Love the little guy. Good thing you are getting him used to slave labor.:D What else are kids good for?? :dance

Here is my problem. I have several gallons of blueberries taking up space in my freezer. I don't have time to process them all now(going to make jelly and syrup) but was wondering If I could crush the berries, can them in quart size jars without sugar or pectin , and store them until later when...

Janet-mushroom bum :lau

Interesting to hear how everyone else cans. I wash my jars by hand with a little dish soap and hot water. Then I lay them out on my counter upside down on a clean cloth. My jars are usually room temp when I fill them and have never had a jar break. I then put them in a boiling water bath, time...

Hey Alaska animal lover, Have to ask: Once you found the this site when looking up compost info-did the Backyard chicken site inspire you to get chickens? I am not in Alaska but have been there twice-loved it. Although it was spring so it was not that cold. Was in Fairbanks, North Pole...

I have a trash can off the floor to keep it away form our dogs. If I get fruit flies I hang the fly paper right near the garbage can and "bait" it with a small piece of fruit. The flies congregate where the fruit it and get stuck on the paper. It does not take them all out but it sure helps to...

I have to tell this story. We live in the country so housed are farther apart and farther back from the main road. We left early one fall, foggy morning to take the kids to school and I spotted the most beautiful Canadian geese on the neighbors lawn. Some sitting and some standing. I was really...

Welcome Mustard.:bouquet I am happy your cows are friends. :D What a great thing you are doing regarding your large garden. You are blessing so many people. You will like it here on this site as well. Lots of folks are "crossovers" Everyone is so nice to share ideas and tips. I am sorta new...

You mentioned your strawberry recipe being very sweet. Did it have you ad some lemon Juice? I find that adding a 1/4 to 1/2 cup per batch really "brightens" up the berries and makes them not so sweet. I love jams on the tart side anyway. I hate the store bought ones that are just like eating...

Hope I can highjack this thread since it is the same veg. My potatoes are not really that huge-plant wise that is. I know there are lots of different types and I planted mine above ground in straw with some compost. I have not fertilized. Should I? Sounds like chickchic has some big plants. Mine...

Thanks for the info guys/gals?? (not sure of genders here) This helps a lot. I am looking at reputable seed companies but do find some ranges in price. I do like the heirlooms for some seeds that are easy to save like peas. I am saving snow pea seeds right now for next year. I am planning on...

I have done them both ways(inversion and water bath) I have had jars go ahead and seal but I water bath them anyway. I think one of the reasons for the water bath is so that if you have any bacteria in your jar, it will be killed. Even though you can get them to seal by inversion. I am on the...

Silkiechicken-cloches are easy to make and fairly inexpensive. You can use two foot sections of rebar and bury one foot. Have another piece on the other side of the row and bend over a peice of 1/2-3/4 inch Cheapo pvc. I do a hoop about every 4 feet. Then I cover with rolled clear plastic. I...

I feel your pain silkiechicken. I have probably posted this info before but I put in the biggest garden I have ever done. Mainly due to the high cost of produce and we are trying to eat healthier. I started in April. got in the peas and early stuff. It just sat there. :barnie In May I got...

I have been perusing the online seed catalogs and do know that it is good to purchase seed that is proven in your local. Now here is my ??? If the seed says it is xyz variety, can we assume that xyz variety will be the same no matter whom you buy from? Territorial seed company is in our state...

What great pics!!! Great job!!:ya

OEGBman, you WILL be able to go on BECAUSE of her. I am sure she is way proud of you and your life honors both your grandparents. Glad you realize that time is precious. Enjoy every minute.

I got a book at the library about homesteading. I think there is info in there about making one. I will check when I get home and post the name tomorrow. I bet you could find it at your local library or they could order it from another one in your county.

I have a nice bag of steer poo compost. Would that be too harsh?