Oh Chassy, Chassy (my nephews call me Aunt Chassy... be still my heart) How does your garden grow?It's finally getting green and growing well. Rhubarb is GORGEOUS! Completely full and green. Just beautiful!Strawberry blooms are abundant. Sadly, weeds are abundant as well. It's a … [Read more...] about How does your garden grow?
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Soap making!
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at soap making, I am here to tell you... DO IT! It is wonderfully fun, perfectly safe (when you use precautions) and absolutely addictive!The above picture is my second batch of soap. I have lovingly named it Cafe au Lait, because of the … [Read more...] about Soap making!
Letting the Chickens do their thing!
Recently I mentioned that our chickens were now in their coop. I was feeling a bit remorseful about this because I really like for the chickens to free range, but my garden was being destroyed by them. Happily I found some info about a way of composting with your chickens and it … [Read more...] about Letting the Chickens do their thing!
Yes you CAN! Strawberry Honey Preserves
For those of you who might want to give a simple jelly recipe a try, go for this one. It's delightful!Honey Strawberry Preserves RecipeIngredients:6 cups sliced strawberries2 packages (1 3/4-ounce size) Pectin (the powder kind, that you can use with honey)1 3/4 cup honey2 … [Read more...] about Yes you CAN! Strawberry Honey Preserves
You CAN do it! How to make and can Salsa!
I was asked about my salsa yesterday. I have been making salsa for years. It is something I started doing by myself just because tomatoes and peppers were something that I could grow successfully. hahaSince then, my canning and gardening expertise have grown quite a bit.I love … [Read more...] about You CAN do it! How to make and can Salsa!
