Pickled garlic isn’t something we make for flavour or cooking. We make it for its medicinal value. Garlic has a long history of being used as a natural remedy because of all of garlic’s medicinal benefits. However, raw garlic can be harsh — hard on the stomach, intense to take, and difficult to stick with […]
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Are black raspberries and wild black raspberries the same? Yes… and no. They are the same species (Rubus occidentalis), but the difference comes from how they grow, where they grow, and whether you’re dealing with a cultivated variety or the original wild type. Same Species, Different Forms Botanically speaking: There is no separate species. The
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Wild black raspberry plants are a treasure in the landscape. They offer berries with deep flavor, incredible color, and vigorous growth that often outperforms cultivated types. If you are lucky enough to have them on your property, or you want to introduce them intentionally, they can become a long-term, productive fruit patch with the right
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Black raspberries have a deeper flavor, a wilder aroma, and a completely different growth habit compared to red raspberries. If you’ve grown red varieties before, expect a learning curve. If you’re new to berry gardening, this guide will walk you through every step so you can feel confident planting black raspberries and keeping them productive
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These homemade lentil meatballs with ground beef are a staple meal on our table. Made with a blend of brown lentils, kidney beans, and ground beef for a hearty, protein-filled, nourishing dish. They use what we grow, preserve, and keep stocked in our pantry, from garden tomatoes to stored garlic and herbs. Served over rice
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