The tomato has a perfect flower, with male and female organs both within the same blossom . The sex organs are easy to tell apart and therefore it is relatively easy to cross tomatoes. For this experiment, choose tomatoes with … Continue reading
Corn has an imperfect flower, with both staminate and pistillate flowers on the same plant. The staminate flower is the tassel; the pistillate flower is the ear. The silk, which has a hairy surface throughout most of its length … Continue reading
Breeding plants to create new varieties and improve upon old ones is a hobby that nearly everyone can engage in. The crossing techniques are easy to learn and you can experiment with many kinds of plants. Generally, amateur plant breeders … Continue reading
¼ cup Baking Soda 1 Cup Vinegar Mix baking soda and vinegar, pour into basin and let it set for a few minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse. A mixture of 2 parts borax and one part lemon juice … Continue reading
Recipe and Directions from http://awoodennest.blogspot.com/2011/04/garam-masala.html. This recipe inspired me to review my spices. I buy whole and create my own mixes due to the fact of intolerance to MSG. Sourcing the whole spices is easy here http://wp.me/pCXLD-BB I have … Continue reading
Easter is a time of rebirth and renewal. On the homestead preparing the garden beds, potato grow bags, and planters to receive all the seedlings over the next couple of weeks. This is the time of bright sunny mornings and the smell … Continue reading
Baking Soda Boiling Water Vinegar Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain first, then 1/2 cup vinegar. Let it fizz for a few minutes. Then pour down a teakettle full of boiling water. Repeat if needed. If the clog … Continue reading
~1 1/8 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup milk I used 2% here, but you can use anything. I bet buttermilk would add an awesome tangy-ness 1/3 cup water 1 tbsp butter 1/8 tsp instant yeast 1/8 tsp salt cornmeal … Continue reading
2 cups flour 1 tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup butter ½ cup milk 1 large farm fresh egg You will also need a large mixing bowl and a fine sieve to make your crackers. Sift flour, salt … Continue reading
Shared with me on FaceBook this chart takes the guess work out of baking. Thankyou Kathi Martin. If you have ever had questions about what kind of yeast you can substitute when you run out or how to store unused … Continue reading
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