Grape Vines and Black Rot
Dad’s Vineyard My Dad planted a variety of wine grapes a few years back. The fruit is usually picked clean by …
Grandma and Grandpa’s Farm
Grandma’s House & Grandpa’s Barn I had a chance to shoot a few photos of my grandparents’ farm while we visited …
The Easiest Pickled Hot Peppers You Can Make!
Keeping Hot Peppers for Later My Dad sent a nice bag of hot peppers home with us when we visited family in …
How to Store Your Home Canned Foods
Store Canned Goods Properly Proper storage of your canned goods is important for the best flavor, quality, and nutrient retention. After spending …
Canning a Bushel of Peaches
It’s Peach Canning Season on the Homestead! Between the bushel of peaches I brought back from Amish country in New York …
A Gift of Home Canned Goodies
I grew up in a family that canned and froze lots of veggies and fruits for the winter. Every summer we …
Are You Going Back to School or Homeschooling this Year?
Is Homeschooling Right for Your Family? I know that this topic can be a rather polarizing one, with some people feeling that …
The Pickle Crock
Making Dill Pickles in a Crock When we returned from our visit out east there were plenty of cucumbers in the garden. …