Snakes In Your Garden?

Snakes In Your Garden?

Snakes In Your Garden? A week ago I was out in the garden while our neighbors kid was push mowing our yard. I walked over a couple times torwards him to show him areas that needed mowing. On my way back the 2nd time, I caught a glimpse of what looked like a snake...
Canning Jalapenos

Canning Jalapenos

Canning Jalapenos Jalapenos are a key ingredient in our kitchen. We use them on nearly everything. While we typically prefer fresh ones, I recently found that canning our garden-grown peppers delivers quite a kick. Previously, I wasn’t fond of pickled jalapenos,...
Mason Jar Storage

Mason Jar Storage

Mason Jar Storage A while back, I saw someone suggest that using mason jars to store water is a clever idea. It really is smart! Whether they’re filled or empty, they occupy the same space, so why not utilize them for water storage? Currently, Colorado is...
Sour Cherry Jam

Sour Cherry Jam

Sour Cherry Jam Two out of our four cherry trees were absolutely loaded with stunning cherries, just begging to be picked. Sure, I might have snatched a few a tad prematurely, but with a flock of birds eyeing the bounty, I thought it wise to grab as many pink or red...
The Uninvited Bear

The Uninvited Bear

The Uninvited Bear We’ve never had a bear drop by our place. Sure, we’ve heard rumors of them lurking about a mile away, but we assumed they had better options than our house. My neighbor has been running a beehive operation next door for ages without a single...
The Roly Poly Return

The Roly Poly Return

The Roly Poly Return Once again, those pesky roly-polys have targeted my young seedlings, and this time it’s the zucchini taking the hit. They’ve managed to munch through the stems of two plants already — ugh! To combat this, I’ve started scattering...