An Interesting Visit My parents decided to take a trip in their RV to Alaska this summer to visit my sister. They’ve done this before and had a pretty good idea of what to expect…except that this time their RV succumbed to water damage. They didn’t know that water had…
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Keeping Ducks on the Homestead
Homestead Ducks Ducks are a great addition to the small homestead. They provide eggs and meat, and pest control too! Their meat is delicious and the eggs are great for baking and fresh eating. Ducks are less prone to disease than chickens and they lay eggs well during the winter.…
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Eat Your Weedies
Eating Weeds I like to supplement my garden goodies with weeds foraged from the countryside. This year I decided not to forage for milkweed, since the Monarch butterflies are in danger. I do believe that you can harvest milkweed if it is in abundance in your area, but please check…
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Saving Salsify Seed
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster Salsify, also known as vegetable oyster, is a little-known root vegetable. I remember my grandparents growing it in their garden when I was a kid. I’ve raised it several times and I enjoy the flavor, although it does have a tendency to cause some flatulence, so don’t…