Compared to previous years, it has so far been a summer free of bears here in the valley. Friends visiting have been disappointed to see none on the hour long drive from the foot of the hill down the valley to our community, and I’ve heard of no home or chicken shed invasions since late [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Fruits’
Goldilocks and the three bears
Posted in Animal Husbandry, Pest Control, Politicking with predators, tagged Animal Husbandry, bear breaking fences, bears, Fruits on September 8, 2009 | 5 Comments »
The Noble Grape
Posted in Gardening, Wild Foods, tagged Fruits on September 9, 2008 | 10 Comments »
Originally published at Women Not Dabbling by Gina
The homestead we recently purchased came with an established grape vine. It was one of the major attractants when I first looked at the property. This summer we were blessed with our first large grape harvest. I have made several half-pints of jelly, preserved quarts of juice, baked [...]
