>End of Winter/Early Spring Garden Chores

>For all you folks in the 'wack March 26-28 is the 8th Annual Outdoor Decor Yard and Garden Show at the Chilliwack Heritage ParkThings to do in the garden. Seeing as the weathers been a bit wacky, I'm going to go with a late winter/ early spring combo of chores - Mulch those garden beds! A …

>Winter in the Garden

>Well, make sure you've got your bulbs planted! Generally up to the end of December is dandy, but after that, it may be pushing it a bit Also, consider putting out some food for the birds. Most seed heads and fruit have disappeared now, and all those tough little feathered ones who stick around these parts …

>Additional Mead Notes

>Nov 2/09Reading on the hydrometer is 1.05 (10%)= must is currently at 8% alcohol content.Continued skimming the gunk off the top. Then figured it too much of a pain in the ass with all that fruit floating on top and just took to giving it a quick swirl to allow some air access to the …

>Mead Making Notes

>Oct 29/09*sorry for the mixed use of degree designations, it's just now i had it written down...started with 6kg (=2gal) of honey, with 2gal of water, heated until honey dissolved then brought to a boil for 20mins to sterilize.removed from heat, let cool to 70-75F before adding yeast (temp approx 175F or 77C when removed) …