Netty, for all you do for the skating club, you should be canonized! Droopy, what is a practical exam? I'm sure Skuld will offer all the comfort...
A city near us recently passed a "backyard chicken ordinance". Homeowners are allowed up to eight hens, no roosters. The hens have to be confined,...
Ah, Daniel, that definitely counts as "garden". When you see what their "leavings" do for the compost pile, the gardens will thank you! We refresh...
Sojerd, no pottery shards, no flint arrowheads here. This land has been farmed and plowed for so long, anything of archeological interest has...
Lovely photo, and the bee on the blossom is the icing on the cake!
Oh my, we keep finding bits and pieces of our history! That is amazing, and so informative. Here in Texas all we find are horseshoes.
Palustris, perhaps women are not encouraged to play soccer and rugby because they are too fierce, and don't always play by the rules! Just...
I've given liquid antibiotics to two cats who thought they were the toughest cats in the valley, but weren't, and have given (God help me!) a pill...
Howdy, Grandpa! Like Mel, I love your avatar. Please tell us what area you are in, since a question asked by someone in Wisconsin isn't going to...
Melody, I use smoked sausage (not kielbasa nor chorizo). Any smoked sausage that you like the taste will do just fine. Jambalaya is one of those...
A Pennsylvania man is suing Smart Water because it didn't make him smart. I am now formally announcing my lawsuit against Thin Mints.
Sjoerd, thank you for posting that list, and for posting the botanical name. I looked them up in my Botanica to get the common names. Most of the...
Ah ha! I've heard of, but not grown yard long beans, also known as asparagus beans. I can get seeds here, and just may try them this year if I can...
Please, what is kousenbanden? I'm always open to new foods, but I need to know where to start!
Oh yes, I had to trash two pairs of jeans. There wasn't enough left to attach a patch to! I may (sigh) have to buy two new pairs. Good luck with...
This is one of our favorite meals--hearty and oh-so-tasty! For those of you who try it, here's a link to some Cajun music that will make you smile...
Warning: Hikers. please take extra precautions in case of an encounter with bears. Wear tiny bells on your clothing to warn the bears you are...
Well done, Sojerd! Do you soak the seeds for a few hours in tepid water before planting? I have found I get quicker germination with peas, corn,...
Thank you all for your suggestions, and please keep them coming! I have a list of "possibles" to look for at the nursery, and will add to the...
Ah, I should have mentioned the sunlight exposure. The windows are south facing, but there is an overhang roof, so the exposure is direct sunlight...
