It seems like the sun hasn’t shown for weeks! I feel like I’m living in a rain forest. The good news is I don’t have to water. The bad news, the weeds are taking over! Despite all the rain my new herb garden is doing very well. The tomatoes have blossoms! The cucumbers and theContinue reading “My Garden: Rain, Rain Go Away!”
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Prudent Pantry: Good Bargains For July
We’re all watching our budgets these days. July can be a busy time of year; we may be busy in the garden or relaxing on a family vacation. It is also a time of year to keep your eyes open for bargains. July is often thought of as a slow sales month but it canContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Good Bargains For July”
Prudent Pantry: Got Rhubarb?
Yesterday I picked what I think will be the last of the rhubarb harvest. Rhubarb enjoys cooler weather and we have definitely moved into the hot days of summer. I have a rather large pile of rhubarb sitting on my counter and the question is what to do with it? I will freeze some toContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Got Rhubarb?”
My Garden: Guinea Fowl Update
It seems like just a few days ago that we picked up our baby guinea fowl (keets). We kept them in a box in our garage for a few weeks, then moved them into a very large box with our six baby chicks and finally last week we moved them all into the barn. ThereContinue reading “My Garden: Guinea Fowl Update”
Frugal Tips: Time to Make Vanilla Extract
Time to make some vanilla extract! Making Vanilla Extract at home is so easy! Once you’ve combined the vodka and vanilla beans you have to let it sit for 4-6 months before it is ready. If you make a batch now it will be ready to give as gifts at Christmas time. To start yourContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Time to Make Vanilla Extract”
Prudent Pantry: Bucket Storage
Many of your have seen pictures of my pantry. We do not live close to the store and as a result I like to keep a well-stocked pantry. I purchase oatmeal, sugar and wheat berries from the local co-op and store them in large white buckets in my pantry. There is a lot of misinformationContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: Bucket Storage”
My Garden – Beneficial Bugs
Not all insects are harmful to your garden! One of the best ways to control peats in the garden is to encourage their natural enemies. Here are a few of the most common beneficial insects. Ladybugs There are more than 400 species of lady beetles found in North America. Most ladybugs feed on aphids andContinue reading “My Garden – Beneficial Bugs”
Prudent Pantry: 10 Uses for Baking Soda
Did you know you can use this common kitchen staple to clean, deodorize, soothe and more? There are two places you will usually find baking soda in a home, in the refrigerator to absorb unpleasant odors and in your cupboard as a baking staple. However there are other ways that you can put baking sodaContinue reading “Prudent Pantry: 10 Uses for Baking Soda”
My Garden: Repel Pests Naturally
If you spend any time in the hardware store or garden center looking at your options for controlling pests you will see numerous bottles marked with “poison” or “toxic” and details how to reach the poison control hotline if there is a problem. It’s enough to make you decide to live with the pests! HoweverContinue reading “My Garden: Repel Pests Naturally”
Frugal Tips: Your Financial Update
Halfway through the year is always a good time to take a look at your finances and see how you are doing. I am always eager to review the budget in the beginning of the year and start off on a fresh foot. I find if I don’t take a look at things halfway throughContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Your Financial Update”
Nancy on the Home Front 