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Grow Real Food and Simple Herbal Remedies at Home

Whether you have an 8×8 raised bed, a balcony full of pots, or a yard waiting to be planted, we are here to help you grow. Inside you will find beginner friendly guides, herbal how-to remedies, and recipes that use what you actually harvest.

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What Do You Want To Do Today?

Picture of raised garden beds full of plants, taken in August.

I Want to Start a Garden

Step by step help for your first raised bed, containers, or backyard plot.

Start Gardening

I Want Herbal Remedies

Herbal remedies easy for any at home apothecary.

Learn Remedies

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I Want Recipes

Simple breads, soups, and more using what is in your kitchen and garden.

Cook and Create

Seasonal Right Now

Simple garden projects and cozy recipes for this time of year.

2 Ingredient Natural Mosquito Repellent Recipe (That Actually Works)

This is the simplest and easiest natural mosquito repellent recipe I’ve ever used – and…

Creamy homemade coleslaw recipe with fresh cabbage carrots and homemade dressing

Creamy Coleslaw Recipe With Homemade Dressing

Fresh homemade coleslaw is one of those simple side dishes that tastes far better when…

What To Plant In June In Zone 5 (And What’s Too Late)

June can feel surprisingly stressful for gardeners in Zone 5. Maybe spring stayed cold longer…

Welcome to Our Backyard Homestead

We’re Dina and Gord, and this little space on the internet is where we share our Zone 5B garden, herbal remedies, and the recipes we actually use with our family. We started with one small raised bed and learned as we went, and you can too.

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