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 Ontario’s Zone 5B. I write about medicinal herbs, gardening, and simple homemade recipes that support a self-sufficient lifestyle. Welcome to DBSFarmWilson.

Garlic Tincture Ready to Ferment -How-To Make

Garlic Tinctures 101: How to Make Them, Benefits, and Safe Dosage

Garlic has been prized as both food and medicine for thousands of years. While most of us are used to tossing it into soups, sauces, and sautés (which is a fantastic way to get those benefits!), garlic can also be preserved in concentrated forms like tinctures. Garlic tincture is one of the simplest and most […]

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Rosemary in a Pot with Burlap and Bubblewrap to Protect from Frost

How to Protect Perennial Herbs from Frost (Simple Winterizing Tips)

Perennial herbs are garden and culinary treasures. Once planted, they return year after year – saving you time, money, and effort. But when frosty nights roll in (sigh), even the hardiest herbs can suffer damage if left unprotected. The good news? With a few simple steps, you can help your perennial herbs survive the winter

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Fall Herb Basket with Echinachea Flower

Last Chance Herbs: What to Plant This Fall in Zone 5 (Before Frost!)

Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean the gardening season is over in Zone 5! In fact, it’s one of the best times to get certain herbs established before the cold sets in. Cooler temperatures reduce transplant shock, soil retains moisture better, and many herbs thrive in the crisp autumn air. If

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Fire Cider Overlooking Garden

How to Make Fire Cider Recipe: Immune-Boosting Tonic for Cold and Flu Season

You may have heard the term “fire cider” in the last few years – while it’s been around for ages, it’s only recently gained popularity through the rise of holistic medicine and homesteading. This delicious herbal fire cider recipe is the best way to help boost your immune system during the low vitamin D season.

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