by Laura SnellIntermountain Master Food Preserver Program Coordinator The University of California Master Food Preserver Program invites adults interested in helping others learn about safe home food...
As a soil scientist for 33 years, I never really thought about the long history of soils on earth. I just focused on Siskiyou County’s forest soils. Siskiyou County has the most soil diversity compare...
St. Patrick’s Day is rapidly approaching and our family loves to feast on corned beef to celebrate. Spurred by the rising costs at the grocery stores and in an endeavor to be able to enjoy corned beef...
The recent onslaught of snowy weather has really put the damper on any outdoor garden preparations. I am staying indoors where seed starting is going into full swing. Many people constantly ask me whe...
Jay and I had the pleasure of visiting with Scott Valley native Dorothy Pitts Butler and her nephew Larry Maplesden. Dorothy was born, raised and raised her family in Scott Valley. She turned 102 year...
“You gotta keep on keepin’ on.Life’s a garden: dig it. You gotta make it work for you.” Joe Dirt Welcome to Main Street Homestead. We live literally on Main Street. Anyone, anywhere can ho...
Growing onions or leeks from seed is not at all difficult; it just takes a bit more time. Seeds should be started in January or February in order for the seedlings to be ready to go out into the garde...