Roots of crop plants grown in raised beds extend deeper to get moisture and a well-developed root system means healthier, more productive plants. To maximize crop production, place raised beds where they will receive five or six hours of direct sunlight each day. (a slight problem for us given that Maple tree casts shadows) ... Read More »
We know everything, right?
Yesterday morning I got a call from Laura because she had trouble starting the wood burning stove. Today I received a call because the “mouse,” the one’s that uses batteries that connects wirelessly to the computer wasn’t working. Laura has trouble lighting the wood burner because 99.9% of the time I do it for her and like anything in life, practice makes perfect. I figured it had to be warm enough today, right? ... Read More »
Speaking of Produce…
Not so long ago, I attended a vitamin and mineral conference {those really do exist} where we were told to always buy the darkest produce on the shelf. Why? We were told the darker the produce, the more nutrients it has. It makes me think of iceberg lettuce versus romaine lettuce. I mean, which kind of lettuce does McDonald's use? And I think I will have that second piece of dark chocolate after all.... ... Read More »
Buying The Biggest Produce
When it comes to buying produce, bigger is definitely better.That's why when I'm buying something like a honeydew melon (hey, they're 4 bucks each) I have this little trick. I eyeball up the two largest melons and then I weigh them on the scale in the store. And guess which one I buy? After all, you're paying 4 bucks whether you buy the biggest or the smallest melon in the store, right?! ... Read More »
