[MN] & Millions of Other Americans Expected to Raise Bumper Crop of Backyard Vegetables

Twincities.com ^ | March 10, 2009 | Molly Millett

[calex59]

Ahh, well, blacksmith chores I learned! Not a lot but I did learn some. My family knew the skills but I ignored the ones from my mother and my aunts. What a dumb a** I was. Arrogant, male chauvinist,that was me! I do know how to sew on a button, and other things. I can crochet but not knit! Things I thought only a sissy would learn when I was young but things that server me well now.

Changed man now and I wish I had half my mothers skill. I am glad you are so well rounded and if you have single sister(in the 65 or so age range)please give her my user name!:)

[Diana in Wisconsin]

My Dad is in his 70’s and he’s looking for a new wife, too. (The last one - not my Mother - was a dud...)

When I find one for him, I’ll make sure SHE has a sister in your age bracket. ;)

[Antoninus II]

I wish I could raise chickens, but I don’t think we’re zoned for it.

It's against my Home Owners Assocition bylaws, but I'm raising them anyway! I have a pair of Old English Game birds and the rooster doesn't crow very loud. The hen laid her first egg yesterday.

[diamond6]

How exciting. I told my husband yesterday that I wanted to raise a couple chickens. He made this wry face and made known his displeasure then said .. “what about all the chicken poop”. I had no reply.

Our backyard is really small, I don’t know if it work anyway.

Sigh.

[nw_arizona_granny]

You are welcome and thank you for finding the article.

[diamond6]

bttt