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My tree is an old heirloomand the apples have a wonderful sweet/tart quality that cooks up beautifully. It isn't necessary to peel the fruit; I just cut away any insect damage and tossed the chunks into the basket.The unit is designed so that steam rises...

Sprinkle the turmeric and salt over the vegetables. Humans aren't the only ones who think pears are delicious, so when the fruits start to come ripe, you may have to pick them all at once to stay ahead of the birds and the squirrels.

Now that I am a real estate agent myself, I totally understand "the look". However, I added a few more must have items to my list that you might want to consider also. Our current property is on a pie shaped lot.

I know there are lots of creative ways to make cards, but since I often make them at the last minute (as in, “OMG, it's [fill in the blank]'s birthday tomorrow!”) and photography is a passion of mine, I tend to gravitate toward extremely quick and...

In 1917, the Indiana Normal Institute found itself on the verge of bankruptcy. I think most of us have used them or at least know someone who has. The French government offered a reward of 12,000 francs to anyone who could develop a method to preserve...

However, it's satisfying to know we can turn back to the farm to balance the chaos and find fulfillment. ~Rose Wilder Lane « More Farm Inspiration » Tags inspiration , quote One of the joys of living an agricultural life is the culture that comes with...

Wash them off to remove any dirt particles or insects, shake off any excess water, and set in a safe, dry location and allow to dry out. To make a tea, steep 2 teaspoons of dried flowers in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes.

If you're like me (cheap) you'd rather not buy the expensive artificial room sprays especially when you can go right out to the garden and gather fragrant herbs. I make a carpet freshener with dried herbs as well.

That doesn't mean I won't miss Red every day. In fact, I'm already planning my first visit to see him. Audrey Pavia's blog – Red Goes Home – Urban Farm OnlineAudrey Pavia, red, quarter horse, giving up my horseLast month, I wrote about my decision...

The big birds, so ungainly and homely on the ground, lumbered into the trees, but when they took to the sky, we saw them become pure grace and beauty. Changing weather and shifting seasons transform the fields, trees and flowers.

A little positive thinking can never hurt, especially when hours of folding and ironing lie ahead. Give your boring clothespins an easy makeover with these colorful clothespin designs.

Maybe it's time to trade in our patch of grass for a country backdrop . But will it be enough to give her the simple pleasures I experienced in childhood? We only played inside when it was raining.

DCI Cheese Company recently announced its Pure Ingredients, Purely Delicious recipe contest, which will kick off in April and last through May. The first-place winner will receive an energy- and water-efficient dishwasher; second place: eight-piece eco-conscious...

Eventually, Hebert plans to be proficient enough in controlled pollination to be able to produce all their own seeds, including the cucurbits, notorious for their ability to cross-pollinate indiscriminately.

Before life was so busy, before every minute of every day was filled with work, ladies club meetings, golfing, piano lessons, ballet, gymnastics, karate, soccer and baseball, there was time for a family to climb in the car on Sunday afternoon and take...

If I did it, then so can you! The corms I finally convinced to produced freesia blooms were a cheap, impulse purchase. It certainly looks more attractive to me to remove the dead flowers.From the time in the mid 18th century when the first specimens (collected...

Consult Other Barn Home Resources Before You Build Yankee Barn Homes/Facebook Although there is a dearth of how-to guides for barn homes , these general barn building books offer basics on building barn structures: Practical Pole Building Construction...

For those who love interesting variagated foliage, I found another mysterious plant, whose name I would love to know. On this one, I struck out. I've never seen a yellow poppy, so I experienced a little self-doubt, but I snapped a picture of it anyway,...

Most small-scale farming is done on terraces created by piled-up rocks to make retaining walls. But Italian small farmers have always enjoyed one thing that American farmers are just beginning to realize—respect from the public.

Located in Intercourse, on the site where the town's first store was opened in 1833, the historic country store retains an old-fashioned charm while showcasing crafts from more than 300 local Amish and Mennonites.

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I told her my dilemma during one of her famous cuts and she told me about one of her other clients who raised goats. After a job well-done, David will drive away at the end of a shearing day and I will look at the now-naked goats kicking up their heels...

For example, it seems as though there are many morebirds darting about in the landscape. Christmas is over, the New Year is here, and the joy of a winter walk out in the country is calling, especially now that the sun is shining more and more each day.

Place the colander and the bowl in the fridge for three to eight hours. Using store-bought plain yogurt or plain kefir, the process is the same: Line a plastic or stainless-steel colander with two layers of cheesecloth (finely woven butter muslin works,...

Use wood, metal or other material that will sustain outdoor use. Use old cds, tin foil or aluminum cans. Other birds, such as the sparrow, are predators of native songbirds and blue jays.

Fencing That Works “Most of the hobby farms are small acreage—the best thing is electric fencing ,” Steuber says about protecting your livestock from a coyote attack. Coyotes are smart opportunists that pose a risk to your livestock, so use these...

They are more interesting to add to your houseplant collection than they are pretty to look at. As its roots fill the pot, you can repot again, at the end of the dormant period. You should put your plant in a pot one size larger than the one it came in.