How To Freeze Sweet Corn It’s that time of year when summer’s bounty is hitting it’s stride in my garden. The beans and peas are winding down. The cukes are still OUT OF CONTROL! And the first tomatoes, peppers, and sweet corn are ready to pick. Eating fresh produce is the main pay off of…
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10 Lessons Learned At The County Fair
10 Lessons Learned At The County Fair As I mentioned here, our local county fair kicks off this week. Even though it’s been a few (cough… cough) years since I last threw on the 4-H green t-shirt to show off the fruits of my labor, there is something special about the county fair that brings…
7 Tips For Beginner Gardeners
7 Tips For Beginner Gardeners We are officially into Spring, but mother nature keeps throwing a touch of winter back into the game. Regardless, I have started flipping through seed magazines and planning the layout for my garden this year. Each garden takes a bit of planning and although I wouldn’t say I’m a professional,…
When Agriculture Tests Your Faith
When Agriculture Tests Your Faith Happy National Ag Day! Even though on the farm every day is Ag Day, I do love seeing the outpouring of support shown to all sectors of agriculture one day a year. And there are so many things to love: a favorite cotton t-shirt, an apple a day, your family’s…
Valentine’s Day: 14 Things I Love
Valentine’s Day: 14 Things I Love Happy Valentine’s Day! A day for love, last minute flower deliveries, and hello… Chocolate! But on today, I try to look past the day as just another Hallmark holiday (It is Ash Wednesday as well!) and focus on my list of Valentine’s Day: 14 Things I Love.
Cows on Corn Stalks
Cows on Corn Stalks During winter in the Midwest, it isn’t out of the ordinary to see herds of cows roaming harvested corn fields. Cows on corn stalks are a great way for farmers and ranchers to use crop residue and extend their grazing season. In the Midwest we have an abundance of harvested corn…