It’s still a bit early for starting seeds indoors in the North, but I’ve been getting ready for it and setting out several winter-sowing containers. You’ll find a new how-to page on indoor seed starting on the header above, which gives the basics and a few tips based on good experiences (and bad ones) that I’ve had. A couple of…
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How much difference does snow make in insulating plants? According to researchers at Rutger’s University, 9 inches of snow cover can make a 42 degree difference in temperature. According to their experiment, if the air temperature is -14 degrees F, the ground temperature under 9 inches of snow would be 28 degrees. It must be about 85 under those monster…
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Most people know that habits make a big difference in human health. If you get plenty of sleep, drink six to eight glasses of water a day, eat lots of fruits and vegetables, and get some exercise every day, odds are you’ll be healthier. Good habits are not a guarantee against disease and injury, but they sure do help. Habits…
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A check of the larder led to a delicious supper of squash waffles. As we hit the end of January (woo-hoo!!), it seemed a good time to check on the garden goodies I stored away for winter and see how we were doing at eating things up. This fall, my husband and I became empty-nesters, at least most of the…
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Squash Custard 2 cups cooked squash, pumpkin, or sweet potatoes, well mashed (butternut squash is my favorite) 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon (can use more–I do) 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 tsp ginger 1 13-oz can evaporated milk (or 1 1/2 cups soy milk) Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk together squash, eggs, sugar and spices until…
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