Have you looked at your rhubarb lately? Mine is growing like crazy this year. I just found a recipe for Rhubarb Chutney. It can be used as a topping for meats or even an ice cream. 4 cups diced rhubarb 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup cider vinegar or dry red wine… Read More
Plant a Butterfly Garden this Summer
Are you looking for an idea to keep the kids busy this summer? Help them create and plant a butterfly garden either in a container or a special garden. They can learn a lot about how a butterfly develops and what they like to eat. There are lots of articles, books and online information on… Read More
Beekeeping: A Popular New Hobby
You have probably heard that the bees have been disappearing. About one third of the honey bee population has been missing. This is critical to the pollination of our edible crops. Unless you are allergic to bee stings, bee keeping is becoming a popular hobby that benefits all. It doesn’t cost much, except for the… Read More