I made farmgal's lilac jelly, Monkey Butter and today I'm working on Rhubarb Relish. Going out to pick spruce tips later today so I can try out a few...

I found about 30 - 1 gallon buckets - most with lids - in the recycling pile at the road from a small bakery near where I live. I bought 5 - 5 gallon...

Yes - he moved here 5 years ago to marry my daughter - they met at school. Being so far away from family is difficult - I sometimes feel guilty that ...

My SIL's parents live in Carwoola near Canberra. The kids should be over Hawaii right now 🙂 We are in full blown spring right now - birds singing, ...

I am swamped. I hardly have time to be on the computer which is good in terms of getting lots done outside but not so good in keeping in touch with y...

I haven't accomplished much this week thinking about him and his family 🙁 so sad.

Welcome to the boards boefloo. You can check out this thread and introduce yourself: Where did you meet? It sounds like it was a good experience 🙂

Cool idea Garlowin. We have a hatch over an outside stairwell that goes to the basement. In the winter we cover it with a tarp to prevent it from le...

Thanks Cares - that's a fab resource 🙂 I could send you some - my kids are flying out to Australia next week and I have plenty to share!!!

Cares - that's wonderful news!! We just recently paid off our "stupid" debt and now we're working on our mortgage 🙂

Here's a post on the CPN Blog about grain mills and why you want one.

Thanks for the info and the links BelowTheRadar.

Welcome!!!