Choke Hold
It’s easy to understand why Native Americans cultivated Jerusalem artichokes* for centuries. These sunflowers are perennial, drought-tolerant, neglect-loving, and storage-friendly. The real puzzle is…
homesteading
Size matters
When Jenn lived in Washington state, as a child, her family knew a man who up and left their neighborhood to finally move into…
Cannery Row
Our farmers say the green beans are in, and you know what that means. The chance of an explosion on the wee homestead just…
Wrath of (Pe)can
Here are some awesome things that happened in 1964: The Ford Mustang was introduced. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Kinks all released…
Robbed. Again.
You gotta be kidding me. One year to the day from the first theft, Brad’s replacement scooter was stolen while we were out enjoying…
2013: Year in Review
With trepidation, I peeked back at this year’s goals — and was pleasantly surprised by how many were accomplished. Certainly not all, but it…
Kidnapped
Turning thirty was a five-day rite of passage that involved multiple surprise parties, an unexpected home exterior decoration, and a billboard on Columbus’ busiest…
Rootimentary, my dear Watson*
Pulled the last of the carrots this week to make room for Brussels sprouts in the raised bed. They were, by far, the big…
Solar dehydrator update
OK, so it’s not the fastest process in the world but, otherwise, I’m pleased with The Dehydrinator. It doesn’t reach the promised 120°F, but…