June 21st is the Summer Solstice...and as Spring winds down, suddenly the garden I babied through the winter and spring is a mess of greens. It has gone crazy. Not that I am complaining! The little apple tree that could. Of all the new trees this one is amazing. Huge apples, loaded as can be.… Continue reading Summer In The Garden
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Suburban Homesteading: Preserving Seeds For Longer-term Storage
A few years back, Kirk surprised me with a present - to go with my FoodSaver vacuum sealer machine. It was this: Until he handed me the FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer and the FoodSaver Wide-Mouth Jar Sealer, I had no idea I could use my Vac sealer to seal mason jars. It was a game changer… Continue reading Suburban Homesteading: Preserving Seeds For Longer-term Storage
Putting The Garden To Bed For Winter
Yesterday brought harsh winds off the Cascade Mountains, that are still howling - and as well the first freeze of the season. Which leaves one knowing fall is nearly gone, and the cold dark months await. But it also means the bugs go away for awhile 
Oh wait, this is before the leaves fell… Continue reading Putting The Garden To Bed For Winter
What IFBC Taught Me About Myself
With less than 3 weeks till IFBC 2014, I am getting excited. It seems so long ago I bought my ticket. I mean, I bought my ticket the evening after IFBC 2013 ended in Seattle . That was how bad I wanted to come back! As soon as I got home, I was online, buying… Continue reading What IFBC Taught Me About Myself