The Basil, chili pepper, pumpkin, chives and parsley I started at the end of December are doing phenomenally well under the 3 grow lights I have. Some of the plants germinated in half the time the packets claimed. That little fact makes me feel very good about the future outlook of my garden. It is extremely…

Winter Fest is a Lake Chelan tradition this time of year. The main town roads are shut down and booths are set up to entertain the tourists from afar. Artisans come with chain saws and craft beautiful ice sculptures. This festival includes all members of the family in the fun with a slide made of…

Check out my very first Video Tutorial for Homesteading with a View on how to plant daffodils in the middle of winter. Ideally you should plant daffodils in the fall just before your first frost in your area. Unfortunately, I only just purchased my bulbs so I did not have the luxury of getting them…