Inspired by Cool Stuff for Your Garden: Creative Handmade Projects for Kids, I decided we had to try our hand at the Magical Fairy House on page 14. Which became my DIY Wee One House - something for the gnomes in the yard! And fine, I'll admit I did this as a project for me… Continue reading DIY Wee One House
Category: Gardening
Small Batch Canning: Spiced Apples
At IFBC last month I had what I would classify as an epiphany. When I go to blogger conferences, I never know what I will come home with for inspiration. I don't go to them for learning really, there is only so many times you can listen in on about "SEO Targeting!", but rather for… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Spiced Apples
Small Batch Canning: Rhubarb Jam
When I left my rhubarb plants behind at the old house, I planted new ones as soon as I could. Being first year plants I wasn't expecting much this year - and I still haven't harvested them. It is good to let them grow the first year and to be very careful if you do harvest… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Rhubarb Jam
Small Batch Canning: Salsa
After stripping the tomato bushes out back two weeks ago, I had a lot of tomatoes to do something with. Another batch of salsa sounded good. I didn't have a lot of time either. I needed to pack for a conference, and instead I was in the kitchen prepping 3 separate recipes for canning. Oops. But… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Salsa