Exploring Old Ways
When Life Hands You Manure…Make Fertilizer, a Garden & a Barter Product
Before all the modern conveniences we have today came along, farmers used every resource they could find to contribute to their day to day productivity and horse manure was no exception. We used to spread ours around the field with a tractor, breaking it down so it not only looked a lot better... »
Natural Candles, Beeswax
If you're looking for things to do around the house to enhance the pleasant, cozy feel of the place and maybe save a little money at the same time, instead of buying commercially prepareddiscount candles, beeswax candles might be something to consider. »
The Old Farmers Almanac: Fun, Timely, Advice for Living
I decided to have a look at the history of this publication just out of curiosity. Do you enjoy the Old Farmer's Almanac? How many follow the wisdom found in here for gardening and other household tasks? »
How, When & Why to Dry Fruit
According to the Almanac, today is a "best day" to dry fruit. Is there any accuracy in this? Is there a good, better, best strategy in determining when to dry fruit ? I explored a few sites on the subject »
Exploring the Old Ways
...did you know today is the best day to cut your hair to encourage growth, potty train and castrate livestock? All this according to the Almanac, tell me, which one are you going to try out? »
Clay Pot Cooking Started Way Back When
Clay pot cooking got its start way back in ancient times when raw clay was spread directly onto meat. »