How To Protect My Strawberry Plants From Pests
Strawberry plants get eaten by a lot of different pests, here we outline different tricks and tips to keep your strawberries safe.
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The Best Soft Chewy Gingerbread Cookies for the Holidays
Nothing says “holidays” like a tray of homemade gingerbread cookies. The warm spices, the molasses aroma, the cozy kitchen vibes – it’s pure festive magic. But if you’ve ever bitten into a gingerbread cookie that was hard or dry, you know the disappointment (hello store bought gingerbread house kits!). That’s why this recipe delivers exactly
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4 Easy Medicinal Plants To Grow at Home
Medicinal plants and natural home remedies is something that I want to learn more about as we slowly become more self-sufficient on our homestead. Relying on pharmaceuticals for every simple ailment – while they do have their place, is not what I want for my health or for my family’s health. The more we can
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What It’s Really Like to Own Chickens As A Newbie
Everyone says owning chickens is easy – and for the most part it is relatively easy. They’re fairly low maintenance, but still require work just like any pet. When we moved to the country, we knew we wanted to get chickens. While my husband had experience with chickens growing up, he wasn’t old enough to
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How To Prep Your Strawberry Patch for Winter (Zone 5-6)
As the nights lengthen and light frosts are upon us, prepping your strawberry bed in late autumn can mean the difference between a slim harvest and one that bursts into berries next June. On our little homestead in Ontario (Zone 5-6), I’ve walked the path of cracked crowns, hungry deer, and over-winter losses – and
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