Hazels and Walnuts and Dyes–Oh My!
As our apple trees put on their fall growth (and garden weeds think about dieing down), we take up the chore of gathering hazelnuts and walnuts–and dyeing T-shirts. Hazelnuts–There are […]
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Repurposed Pallets–Part Three
Now serving more ideas on how to turn wooden pallets into things useful. I did not know it when I started googling this topic, but pallet salvage is a green […]
Pawpaws R Us–Part Two
The distance between grafted pawpaws and wild, gathered fruit is often considerable. Wild fruit can be smallish; flavor will range from good to turpentine. Grafted varieties are selected for taste […]
So Much Depends…–Part Two
So much depends upon the white Leghorn hen setting with contentment beside the Brunswick fig.
Pawpaws R Us
Our pawpaws are ripening a couple of weeks ahead of time this year. Recent heavy rains really have ‘em dropping. I’m still looking for the perfect pawpaw recipe. Have tried […]
Repurposed Pallets – Part 2
More ideas for using old pallets–because a farm table is the best place to eat an apple pie. Links give the specifics for each project. 1. Pallet Tablesurvivefrance.com 3. Pallet […]
Repurposed Pallets
I’ve heard of straw-bale homes, bathtub water troughs, and tire-tread sandals. But what to do with those old pallets? Other than wiring four of them together to make a very […]
So Much Depends…
So much depends upon a little red wagon with Aubrey on board, holding a black chicken
