My adult child and her cousins want to know how Covid-19 will affect this beloved family holiday. The simple answer is yes, we will celebrate Thanksgiving, but it may look a little different this year! We are lucky that most of our extended family still live within 20 miles of each other. This means no […]
Home Canning Challenges and Risks
Among the shifts in home life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant surge in home canning. This is not surprising, given the gardening boom, more time spent at home, and the economic downturn. Unfortunately, this has created some shortages that are not only frustrating for home preservers but can create serious safety […]
Fall Vegetable Garden Clean Up
Now we gear our time in the garden towards clean up. Preparing our garden for a long winter’s rest. Fall clean up can involve many different processes depending how you choose to manage your garden. Some common activities include: Removing dead, diseased and/or infested plants and materials Layering mulch to protect plants Applying a protective […]
