Author name: Dina Wilson

Hi! I'm Dina, a mother, gardener, homesteader, and seasonal recipe creator. I love to share practical tips from my family's homestead in Zone 5B. I write about medicinal herbs, gardening, and simple homemade recipes that support a self-sufficient lifestyle. Welcome to DBSFarmWilson.

Goldenrod Flowers in Full Bloom with a Bumble Bee

Goldenrod Benefits, Uses & How to Make Goldenrod Tea

It’s the end of summer and beginning of fall – time to fill that medicinal cabinet with the ‘to make whole’ plant – Goldenrod! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks. Introduction to Goldenrod & Other Names for Goldenrod Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis spp. […]

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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 than expected. Maybe your seedlings struggled. Or maybe life simply got busy and suddenly it’s June and you’re wondering if you completely missed your chance to plant a garden this year. The good news? You absolutely have not missed the

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Nature Things to Do with Kids May-June

Free and Fun Outdoor Nature Activities To Do With Your Kids This May-June

Finding age-appropriate nature fun for littles to do on your homestead this May-June is tricky the younger they are. But it’s so important to get them involved and engaged young so when they are old enough they will want to be part of the family team and contributing to the homestead. That’s the end goal.

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Pruning Raspberries: Step-by-Step for Each Variety

Spring is the best time of year – plant buds open, gardening outside slowly begins again. Simple things like pruning raspberry plants or prepping your garden beds for spring are on your daily garden task list. If you’re new or experienced at growing raspberries, it’s important to know how to properly prune your raspberry plants

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