Join Mavis Butterfield for vegetable gardening and canning tips, easy recipes, and saving money strategies (Rug hooking, too!). Simple living at its best!
My plans for this morning were to let the chickens free range for a bit while I weeded the raspberry patch. But one thing led to another and I soon found myself working on a new garden bed for my 2013 garden. Sometimes I feel like I have major issues with staying on task. I Read More >>
This year my goal is to grow 2,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. I think I can do it. With 16 raised garden beds, a greenhouse, a raspberry patch and a few more planting beds sprinkled throughout our property, I believe growing 2,000 pounds of food is an attainable goal. Even if I do Read More >>
Last week Mrs. Hillbilly and I made a date to process the remaining 2 boxes of Hubbard squash that have been sitting on my back porch since I harvested them in late September. The deal was, I would provide the Hubbard squash, and Mrs. Hillbilly and I would process the squash and using her Foodsaver Read More >>
Last night was the third night in a row we had freezing temps. So when I woke up this morning I felt like it was now or never time to harvest the last of the broccoli. Even though the heads were very tiny, I’m glad I was able to harvest them. Something is better than Read More >>
Last week I planted paperwhites, and according to the package, the paperwhites should be blooming here in about 3 more weeks. I wanted to share a picture I took today with those of you who have never planted them before. Paperwhites are SUPER easy to grow, look great, and make great {inexpensive} gifts too. I Read More >>
Error: No feed found.
Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to create a feed.
