Soggy Weeds and Bee Spit

Did you know that the word holy was originally used to refer to temple prostitutes? These women and, yes, men were set apart for service to...

My children and I have a summer tradition. At the end of the month, when money gets tight, we fix a giant pot of “Whatcha-Got ...

Inside a tiny acorn lies a great oak, slumbering until surrounded by the soaking presence of the rains. How my soul is like the tiny acor...

Belgian D'Uccle Pullets These two little beauties don't even have names yet but they are beautiful and friendly and apparently f...

I confess that as rewarding as canning is, it is my least favorite part of gardening. Inside and over a hot stove, it smacks o...

One of many advantages when trying live sustainably is less waste. For instance: we harvest grapes and make jellies and wine, the ch...

Sugar and Spice are my first foray into the world of bantam (miniature) chickens. I am continually amazed at the intelligence and...