Author name: Gord Wilson

I’m Gord, a Canadian gardener and homesteading blogger who shares simple, practical tips along with real experiments and honest lessons to help you grow better food at home.

Young pepper seedlings growing indoors under grow lights in February for a Zone 5 garden

Seeds to Start in February (Zone 5): Your Essential Early-Season Planting Guide

If you garden in Zone 5 like us, February is when the gardening season truly begins. Even if there’s still snow on the ground. While the rest of the world thinks winter means “no gardening,” we know better. February is the month that sets your entire garden up for success. Many vegetables and herbs need […]

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Five piles of saved seeds labeled tomato, spinach, basil, carrot, and dill arranged on a wooden board for easy seed saving.

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 our own seeds. At the time it felt like something only old-time gardeners or seasoned homesteaders knew how to do. But that curiosity nudged us forward. This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something

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Fresh bread cut into slices

Easy Soft Bread Recipe You’ll Want To Bake Every Week

There’s nothing quite like the smell of warm, soft bread coming out of the oven. This soft bread recipe is one of those simple, satisfying staples that every home baker should have. Whether you’re making sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying a slice with butter, this soft homemade bread will quickly become a favourite in your

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