Because the air is much thinner in high elevations, it can be challenging to build a fire. I have found with much experimentation what works for me. When I first moved to Sierra mountains, I tried fire-starting chemical solutions. I tried a white lump of some chemical to start fires, then I tried fire-starter sticks […]
Monthly Archives: February 2021
I have found that gardening in 6,000 feet elevation is challenging. If you plant bulbs, they can take years to prosper and bloom for the first time. Out of the 60 bulbs I planted, only one or two bloomed the first year. Planting seeds is even more difficult. For instance, you need to start the […]