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The pullets are just over 14 weeks old and finally large enough to spend time outside the run in the evenings. They are loving it! There’s nothing so fine as scratching around in the grass! The concept of getting back in the run through… Continue Reading “New to Grass”
I have been working on one aspect or another of self-reliance and preparedness most of my adult life. The difference in what I’ve been able to accomplish the past couple of years compared to previous times (besides having Oscar here to do the heavy… Continue Reading “Self-Reliance & Technology”
With time off from work last week, I made good progress on my fall garden. Monday, while Oscar was also off from work, we got the frame and hoops together for the 8′ x 12′ hoop house greenhouse. We placed it over the galvanized… Continue Reading “Fall Garden Progress”
Chrissy died this morning. Chrissy was the sweetest chicken I’ve ever met. She was no bigger at fourteen weeks old than she was at six weeks old because her cross beak inhibited her development. Oscar is taking it hard. I warned him from the… Continue Reading “Crossing the Rainbow Bridge”
Since 2004, National Preparedness Month is observed each September in the U.S. The intent of National Preparedness Month is to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies. This is a time to get focused on, to improve upon, to practice,… Continue Reading “Prepare to Protect”
My second attempt using my new Nesco Smart Canner did not go much better than the first. I tried pressure canning potatoes next. I’ve canned potatoes before so I know I can do it successfully. Since my faith in myself was a bit shaken… Continue Reading “For My Next Trick …”
My first attempt with the Nesco NPC Smart Canner didn’t go well. I bought plums, read the instructions for the canner, read the directions for water bathing plums, even watched a couple of You Tube videos. Nevertheless, this is what happened with my plums:… Continue Reading “Well, That Didn’t Go Well”
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