Growing Corn And Pea Greens

It may be January, with a windchill of -30 outside – but inside the peas and corn are thriving. This is because they are for eating as young shoots, when the tender plants reach a height of just one or two inches. I had wondered what to do with several pounds of decorative Indian corn

Watch Farm Buildings For Excessive Snow Loads

Producers should monitor the snow load situation on their agricultural buildings and take appropriate action. Check high-risk areas, and if you need to remove snow, be extremely careful. Snow and ice add to the total weight that trusses and rafters must support. Ice on a metal roof can prevent snow from sliding off and any





Recipe Swap – for Jan. 14, 2010

RECIPE SWAP One of the best things about community cookbooks is all the names they contain. It’s one of the things Yvonne Jansen cherishes most about the cookbook she and three other local women created in Cypress River in 1995. “You know the people in it,” she says. “It makes you think of home.” 1995

Start Early To Create A Geranium Standard

During the long, cold months of winter it is a good thing that we gardeners have our indoor gardens to keep us occupied. There are gardening projects that can be undertaken that eventually will be of use in our outdoor gardens, but which can be worked on now while we have the time. One such


Is Your Child Being Bullied?

No parent wants to learn that their child is the victim of a bully, but many parents feel helpless when their child is a victim. Here are some things parents can do: Listen to your child’s reports of being bullied and take it seriously. Recognize the symptoms: lost or torn clothing, unexplained bruises, fearfulness or

Other Uses For Cola

RENA NERBAS Many of us love to drink it but what else is cola good for? Antique your photos by soaking them in flat cola. Using a baking pan, pour enough cola on photo to cover it. Wait about 40 seconds and carefully wipe the picture. Dry it with a blow dryer. Test this on


Sewing Room Hints

Cooler weather and sewing machines just seem to go together. It can be helpful to get some sewing hints now and again, so here’s a few to try: To prevent your pattern pieces from falling off the ironing board, slip them under a piece of elastic placed at the end of the board. Use wide

Frosty The Snowcan

This is a great winter craft and a good way to use up some of those coffee cans. It’s simple and fun to make. Materials: 5 coffee cans Drill String or wire Soldering iron or glue gun White paint suitable for metal Lid from an ice-cream pail Black paint Soup can Carrot Old scarf or