You’ll find all of the articles in our blog here, including our growing guides, seed saving guides, recipes, as well as our random funny articles.
We’ve added a new section to our website this year called “Medicinal Herb Hub” where you can find all our medicinal herbal articles, medicinal remedies, salves, tinctures & more.
Also check out our new mini series called “How To Become A Homesteader” where Dina takes you through her journey from city slicker to homesteader and how you can do it too.
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5 Big Mistakes I Made When We Started Homesteading (Learn From These!)
Gardening is full of trial and error – and I’ve had plenty of both. When we first started building our homestead, I was so eager to get everything going that…
Zone 5 Gardening Guides: What to Grow and When (Complete Hub)
If you garden in Zone 5, you’ve probably run into the same problem we did. Most gardening advice just doesn’t apply here. It’s written for warmer climates where growing seasons…
Medicinal Benefits of Thyme: Traditional Thyme Herbal Uses
Thyme has become a medicinal herbal stable in my pantry over the last few years. Thyme, (Thymus vulgaris) is both a culinary herb and a traditional medicinal plant, but in…
Stop Guessing Your Garden Layout (Use This Free Garden Planner)
A garden planner doesn’t need to be complicated. But most people either skip it completely or use something that’s way harder than it needs to be. Most garden problems aren’t…
4 Flowers That Boost Early Strawberry Pollination and Have Medicinal Uses
I’ve been growing strawberries for years now and it wasn’t until recently, that something clicked for me. The best advice I was given is to plant blooming flowers around my…
When To Plant Tomatoes In Zone 5b (Ontario Planting Guide)
Tomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow, but in Zone 5b, timing when you plant tomatoes can make or break your harvest. If you’re new to growing…