May 2014

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe – No Machine Required!

May 30, 2014 // 8 Comments

In our efforts to down size and live a more simple life, we have purged a lot of unused, or barely used items in our house over the last several years. One of those items was an ice cream maker. [...]

How to Garden Successfully Without a Rototiller!

May 28, 2014 // 3 Comments

Yes – it is true – in spite of popular belief – you can have a great garden without ever using or owning a rototiller! In fact – your garden in the long run will most likely be [...]

Photos From The Farm – Spring Is In Full Gear!

May 25, 2014 // 34 Comments

The snow is finally gone. The cold temperatures and frost warnings have gone away and the garden is in! Spring is in full swing at the farm – Finally!!! So we thought for today’s [...]

Red, White, And Blue Salsa Recipe – Just In Time For Your Picnic!

May 23, 2014 // 1 Comment

It’s hard to believe that it is the end of May. And the end of May means one thing – it is cookout, picnic and barbecue time. Because Memorial Day weekend is upon us, I thought I would [...]

How To Spend Less Time Weeding And Watering Your Garden This Summer!

May 20, 2014 // 22 Comments

So the garden is planted – and now your thoughts woefully turn to the multitude of hours you will need to spend weeding and watering your plants until harvest time. Don’t despair – [...]

Preparing The Garden For A Frost – And A Live TV Broadcast From The Farm This Monday!

May 18, 2014 // 9 Comments

If there is one thing a gardener always has to remember – it’s that Mother Nature controls the show. So even after a few warm weeks of Spring, with humid days – and nights that [...]

Strawberry Vanilla Jam Recipe – Adding A Little Twist On Traditional Jam

May 16, 2014 // 3 Comments

Spring is here! The strawberries in the south are in full bloom, and in a few weeks, our strawberries in the north will soon be ready to pick. If you have always wanted to given canning a try, now [...]

Celebrating A Family Of Wonderful Moms

May 11, 2014 // 1 Comment

Today being Mother’s Day – it seemed the perfect time to take a moment and honor all of the Moms that do so much for so many! Both Mary and I were very fortunate to have great Moms that [...]