tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post5093027723112550364..comments2024-03-26T19:10:34.328-08:00Comments on The "Make Do" Homemaker: When Life Gives You Lemons...: Monthly Goals: May 2016Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-33793471238924490282016-05-04T08:15:27.042-08:002016-05-04T08:15:27.042-08:00We have the most prohibitive and restrictive hunti...We have the most prohibitive and restrictive hunting regulations in the country I've heard. It's AWFUL up here. Basically if the moose is legal (which is hard to get one that qualifies as "legal" anymore up here) and we feel in danger of our lives I can shoot it on my property. Otherwise, if it is within so many feet of a residence you aren't allowed to shoot it period. <br /><br />We've had incidences of people shooting moose or bears that were actually charging them and fish and game would still come in and investigate the crud out of it. We've had people fined thousands of dollars and a couple have gone to jail just because they couldn't prove that the animal was charging them. It gets to be kind of nuts.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-40484981955325613732016-05-03T16:47:31.774-08:002016-05-03T16:47:31.774-08:00I'm not sure how it is there, but this is a co...I'm not sure how it is there, but this is a copy paste for our state when they changed recently: maybe they changed it for you guys too?<br /><br />Do you have to have a hunting license to hunt on your own property?<br />Resident or nonresident landowners, their spouses, their children and grandchildren and the spouses of such children and grandchildren, or the landowner's parents, resident or nonresident, do not need a license to hunt, trap or fish (on inland waters) within the boundaries of their own lands.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360397522677275215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-17363068841376304802016-05-03T14:38:39.156-08:002016-05-03T14:38:39.156-08:00One day we will be able to afford a hunting licens...One day we will be able to afford a hunting license and then all bets are off with the moose that's for sure ;).Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-54025248954889234532016-05-03T14:37:53.490-08:002016-05-03T14:37:53.490-08:00I think I found one, finally, that just has the go...I think I found one, finally, that just has the good old ingredients of oranges, sugar and water and that's it. It seems like a lot of recipes now a days are depending on powered pectin for pretty much everything, but it's SO expensive this time of year that I just wanted to keep it simple without the pectin :). If you find that recipe, though, please do share the link! I have a kitchen scale so I can do the weighing and metric conversions and such :).Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-77288747618250205312016-05-03T14:35:48.277-08:002016-05-03T14:35:48.277-08:00I'd consider putting up a burn area and starti...I'd consider putting up a burn area and starting to burn the brush but it is SO dry here right now. We had a pretty dry summer last year and then a dry winter and while this Spring we keep having threats of rain every day we've had very little rainfall (like a sprinkle and that's it) so our fire danger is HIGH right now. So, burning, at least for the time being, is definitely out. As much as I'd like to do that just to get the job done *laugh*.<br /><br />Good luck with all your berry bushes! That's great that you were finally able to get those!Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-80786978267475750592016-05-03T13:36:18.637-08:002016-05-03T13:36:18.637-08:00WOW! I love your backyard! You have so much spac...WOW! I love your backyard! You have so much space to work with. It is better to have too much space than too little. Now I understand why you have a problem with a moose eating your bushes. Perhaps your husband can put that problem moose in your freezer for you. :)<br />JeannieJeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11333123227073032453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-26475208073663035582016-05-03T11:47:16.349-08:002016-05-03T11:47:16.349-08:00Chocolate Appointments are my favorite! :)
I hope ...Chocolate Appointments are my favorite! :)<br />I hope the other appointments go well for you.<br /><br />After rhubarb goes to seed should be a good time to transplant it. If you lived closer, I'd be happy to give you some but I doubt I can ship a clipping of mine to you from MN! <br /><br />Good luck with all your clearing before school gets up. I hope the weather cooperates and you get a lot done.<br /><br />I've seen a few recipes for just orange marmalade on British web site so you might want to check those out (if I can find the one I'm thinking of, I'll post a link). <br /><br />Lea<br />Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384475081085015883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-84499488699577730152016-05-03T09:53:20.403-08:002016-05-03T09:53:20.403-08:00I had no idea rosemary could deter bugs. I should ...I had no idea rosemary could deter bugs. I should get some. <br /><br />Maybe its too dangerous to suggest but what about burning the brush? Or xutting it as low as you can and digging it up? <br /><br />Funny you mention the raspberries. I just got black raapberry plants, been wanting them for 15 years and just now found 2, and for $13 each, so healthy! We potted them and they are on the side of a shed, and I was looking today, while theres light, theres not full sun because of the shed casting a litle shadow. I was about to try and move them, now im not sure. Ive got 2 blueberries in pots too, full sun, but im not sure im doing those right either, have to research it now.<br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360397522677275215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-64601827905636459502016-05-03T05:54:28.598-08:002016-05-03T05:54:28.598-08:00Here are some of my goals for May: get outside fau...Here are some of my goals for May: get outside faucet replaced so I can plant my garden, plant garden (we live in the city and own two small lots right behind our house that we have fenced in with the original tiny yard. So our garden is only 20X3), cut down bush that is now too big for the space and plant sunflowers for our rabbits, they love the leaves, gather repurposed items to make container garden in lower yard, have son make holes in said containers for drainage, organize third floor which is the family room as it is an abysmal pit after hard winter indoor use, organize basement as it is just an abysmal pit for no really good reason, work on art project to "teach" to 120 kids at summer camp in June, gather materials for the art project, rip up carpet in son's room and paint the floor, Julia Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890835871563216049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-53900776762446213002016-05-02T21:45:20.111-08:002016-05-02T21:45:20.111-08:00Cool! Thanks for the link, Rhonda :). I apprecia...Cool! Thanks for the link, Rhonda :). I appreciate it!<br /><br />I think the raspberry bushes I have left just need to be moved to a more shady location. I talked to my mom today as we used to have LOADS of raspberry bushes when we lived in Maine when I was a kid. She told me that she had to plant the raspberry bushes on the shady side of the house or they would get too much sun and burn...and that was in Maine. Up here we give new meaning to "full sun". I'm thinking if I can clear some land around where some of the trees are growing and then transplant the bushes so they are shaded by the trees that maybe the raspberry bushes would grow better. Now how to deter the moose from eating them without spending thousands of dollars putting up a fence...that's harder *laugh*. But, I'm determined to save what I can of them.<br /><br />I have had NO luck growing blueberry bushes up here and I've tried more than a couple of times. I just seem to have a black thumb with them. I've even had some nice healthy looking ones given to me at our old house and within a season they were sticks. It was so depressing. Blueberry bushes do, however grow wild up here once you get up into the Hatcher Pass region and a lot of people go and pick them when they ripen in the fall. I'm hoping to convince a few friends of mine to go with me to go berry picking who have experience with my son so they can help me to keep an eye on him while we are berry picking. I think my daughter would have a lot of fun berry picking as she likes picking the raspberries (what few we get) off of our bushes here.<br /><br />I'll have to make a list of things I might need and put the word out, though. Who knows, like you said, maybe someone has extras (and maybe some advice) that they can part with :).Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-6717775890553835772016-05-02T21:33:57.878-08:002016-05-02T21:33:57.878-08:00Excellent :). I was going to ask you if the offer...Excellent :). I was going to ask you if the offer for rhubarb plants was still open. I'll try to get over either this week or next (wait...do you dig up rhubarb at this stage? I'll check on that before I go and kill the rhubarb by accident!). I'll Facebook you and we'll work out the details!Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-5432223231133945332016-05-02T15:32:43.197-08:002016-05-02T15:32:43.197-08:00My main goal this month is to get moved out of thi...My main goal this month is to get moved out of this house. When you move from property, there is so much to do! Today, we loaded 3 loads of wood for a friend--she just kept taking it home, unloading, then returning. I was thrilled she could use it. We've already taken several loads to my sister's house to pile up for either us when we get a house, or them.<br /><br />I do want to keep working on the garden at my sister's.<br />I did lots of school with J today, and will continue working on that with her when I am tired and need to rest. There have been some things she's needed help with and I have not been very available, so I am working it in better lately. I need to make an end-of-the-year list of what she has done so I can get the credits for her recorded. It's a big project, but I'd rather get it organized before we move so I know EXACTLY what needs to be finished.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-14096948840545474262016-05-02T13:34:52.236-08:002016-05-02T13:34:52.236-08:00Erika, I found a blog post about how to start a ga...Erika, I found a blog post about how to start a garden on a budget that you might find interesting. It gives lots of great advice on creating and developing a garden on a strict budget like you live with. Here's the link: https://www.tenthacrefarm.com/2016/01/how-to-start-a-garden-on-a-budget/. I hope you find it helpful and comforting that you are heading in the right direction.<br /><br />Perhaps you might be able to find information on how to propagate the raspberry bushes you still have. It might take time and effort, but cheaper in the long run than buying a bunch of new ones. I also agree with those who suggested to put the word out about your gardening needs. Someone just might have some overgrown berry bushes (raspberry, blackberry, or blueberry), plants (strawberry, rhubarb, asparagus or perennial flowers), perennial herbs or even seeds (especially heirloom) that they'd be happy to share. Just like the canning jars, you never know until you ask!<br /><br />I hope you are able to reclaim a good section of your yard before the kids are done school. Good luck with all your goals this month!Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-36051488526788668222016-05-02T09:49:15.851-08:002016-05-02T09:49:15.851-08:00Sounds great. Making *any* progress outside always...Sounds great. Making *any* progress outside always feels so rewarding to me.<br /><br />As for the rosemary (and maybe even flowers), I'd suggest "putting out the word" to people. Gardeners may allow you to dig some up. I think it works about 50% of the time for any gardening-related things. There are often people who want to change up what they have where, or don't want so much of one thing that has spread, or just wouldn't mind if you dug up a small plant. Our yard is full of nice memories of "got this flower from so-and-so" and we share too, of course.<br /><br />I'd also suggest you "put out the word" if you want more planters. There are people like my parents who are scaling back as they age and have several in their garage they aren't using (too bad we're not closer!)L.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18445361193041608284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-59232646472371381042016-05-02T09:37:57.462-08:002016-05-02T09:37:57.462-08:00ooh also.. check out http://www.pickyourown.org/al...ooh also.. check out http://www.pickyourown.org/allaboutcanning.htm<br />it's my go to for most canning recipes<br />bookladydavinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577736802778608276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-26593413924838583202016-05-02T09:31:57.521-08:002016-05-02T09:31:57.521-08:00you are welcome to come snitch some rhubarb from u...you are welcome to come snitch some rhubarb from us.. it generally gets ignored and just goes to seed. :) i'm the only one who likes it at all and most things you can do w it call for way more sugar then i should have.. so it gets ignored right now.. which is sad.. so by all means, come dig some up :)<br />bookladydavinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03577736802778608276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-17548654214593597842016-05-02T08:17:09.092-08:002016-05-02T08:17:09.092-08:00I actually think I have the planters sorted. I th...I actually think I have the planters sorted. I thought I'd have to plant in some old little trash cans that we used to use for paper trash in our offices back in our old house and a few Tupperware containers I bought that I haven't found lids for at the used store, but I found a bunch of empty planters that I used to use to grow a few veggies in back at our old place and filled those up with different veggies (sprouting potatoes in the old tree planter, some more potatoes in a smaller planter that I want to develop small new potatoes instead of bigger ones, planted a "variety planter" of cabbage seeds in another to use as a salad bowl planter, etc). Now if half of the things I planted grow I'll be happy :). Thanks for the suggestions, though. Once I start clearing land planting in things like old tires might become a necessity just to stamp out the weeds from growing again.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-46568298101299999722016-05-02T08:13:26.039-08:002016-05-02T08:13:26.039-08:00You kidding lady? Your list makes mine look bad *...You kidding lady? Your list makes mine look bad *laugh*. I'm impressed with your energy (and I like visiting your blog and "lurking" by the way ;).Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-50530884990251220642016-05-02T05:18:21.745-08:002016-05-02T05:18:21.745-08:00Girl you've got a lot planned! I thought my bu...Girl you've got a lot planned! I thought my bucket list was intense. ~smile~<br /><br />Here's what I want to do, though it's looking doubtful that I'll get much done. Life is so busy!<br /><br />http://harvestlanecottage.blogspot.com/2016/04/my-spring-bucket-list-2016_17.html<br /><br /><br />Please drop by and say hello!<br />ஐღLauraღஐ <br /><a href="http://harvestlanecottage.com" rel="nofollow">Harvest Lane Cottage</a><br />...doing what I can with what I've got where I am <br />on a short shoestring budget!<br />~~~~~Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-59933967528073705152016-05-02T02:38:50.720-08:002016-05-02T02:38:50.720-08:00Maybe you could borrow a goat or two from a friend...Maybe you could borrow a goat or two from a friend or 4-H kid (or barter some sewing for the use of a goat) to help clear the weeds! As for outdoor planters you could try old tires or old dresser drawers. We live in more of a city environment so I am able to scrounge/curb surf discarded items to repurpose. There is some debate about the safety of vegetables planted in material not deemed food grade so I'll let that up to you!! Also, some people use a technique where they plant in hay bales. Not really sure how that works so you'll have to google that. <br />I had a few volunteer trees that needed removed this year so I tasked my 11 yr old son with cutting them down. He has mild autism (formerly called Aspergers) and loves anything to do with tools and gadgets. Julia Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890835871563216049noreply@blogger.com