The temperature dipped below freezing last night. Next Wednesday the daytime high is supposed to be over 18C. We had the heat turned on a few days ago, then turned it off again when the weather got warmer. This morning I am thinking about turning the heat back on, as it is 18C in the… Continue reading Last Day of October: Will There Be Strawberries?
Turning on the Heat
I meant to can beets several days ago. Attila harvested, washed, blanched, peeled, and diced the beets. Then life got in the way, the beets sat in the refrigerator until today. I had to reheat them, then pressure can them. Yesterday we approached our regular pharmacy for Covid and flu shots. We were told that… Continue reading Turning on the Heat
Power of Touch
I am just reading an article from the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), called “Scientists put a dying coral next to a healthy one — and watched it heal before their eyes”. I’ve always respected the power of touch. If malevolent, it does unspeakable harm. If healthy, it does miraculous good. Not just for coral. I… Continue reading Power of Touch
Sunny, cold, peaceful!
Yesterday a serious issue in the digital world came up, one that could have affected this site, and could affect up to 70% of the worlds web sites. I’ve been in touch with the technical support people where I rent server space, and all is well, they were right on top of the issue, updating… Continue reading Sunny, cold, peaceful!
Bugs
Now that canning season is virtually over for 2026, I am catching up with controlling the fruit flies. Last year I got a handle on them early, putting out my traps in early June, using apple cider vinegar. That strategy was very successful in controlling their population. But this year I experimented with using Kombucha… Continue reading Bugs