I think this year is the first that Attila has had the opportunity to create a full-blown vegetable garden. We have had gardens here at Mist Cottage ever since it was purchased in 2010, but renovations came first, and the five hour one-way commute slowed down any long term gardening interests, or even keeping up… Continue reading The Garden is Growing
What We Do
Thursday, June 13, 2019 The trip to the Camp allowed us the opportunity to keep abreast of ongoing issues. Issue One: Mice!After not catching any mice for many weeks, we arrived at the Camp to find the mouse trap had captured one mouse. Disappointing. This means there is still an undiscovered entry point, undiscovered by… Continue reading What We Do
Scarlet Tanager
Last weekend was perfect, the weather, the company, the place, the time. The weather was warm, sunny, and breezy. We stayed overnight at the camp for the first time in 2019. We spent a busy day. I cleaned out Winnie, while Attila felled three dead Elm trees. Winnie is open at one end, more like… Continue reading Scarlet Tanager
Preservation and Preparation
Wow, it has been a while since I last wrote an entry! I’ve been busy, playing in the kitchen, or is it a lab, not much difference when you come right down to it. New technology is always fun. Over the last year or so I’ve added a steam canner, a steam juicer, and Tattler… Continue reading Preservation and Preparation
Rhubarb Juice
Friday, May 17, 2019 The day dawned sunny, but still a bit chilly, just under 16C. Not lounging weather to be sure, but good working weather. As the day progressed the clouds became more numerous, and there is no rain expected for a few days. We have had a lot of rain this spring, and… Continue reading Rhubarb Juice