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.
What Do You Want To Do Today?
I Want to Start a Garden
Step by step help for your first raised bed, containers, or backyard plot.
I Want Herbal Remedies
Herbal remedies easy for any at home apothecary.
I Want Recipes
Simple breads, soups, and more using what is in your kitchen and garden.
Seasonal Right Now
Simple garden projects and cozy recipes for this time of year.
5 Seeds Every Home Gardener Should Be Saving In 2026
When we first started gardening, one of the things that grabbed our curiosity was saving…
This Easy Beef and Barley Soup Is My Go-To Winter Dinner
Beef and barley soup is a classic, hearty soup made with ground beef, pearl barley,…
Fresh Bread Recipe from Scratch (Easy 1-Loaf Homemade Bread)
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread baking in the oven. A golden…
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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Pruning Raspberries: Step-by-Step for Each Variety
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