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We’ve added a new section to our website this year called “Medicinal Herb Hub” where you can find all our medicinal herbal articles, medicinal remedies, salves, tinctures & more.
Also check out our new mini series called “How To Become A Homesteader” where Dina takes you through her journey from city slicker to homesteader and how you can do it too.
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Zone 5b Planting Schedule & Calendar: What To Plant From Spring to Fall
Gardening in Zone 5b comes with a few challenges. Spring can stay cold longer than expected, late frosts happen more often than gardeners would like, and the growing season is…
What’s the Difference Between a Flower, Plant, and Herb?
The words plant, flower, and herb are often used interchangeably. And while they’re closely related, they don’t actually mean the same thing. Understanding the difference between a flower, plant, and…
How to Grow Thyme (Complete Growing Guide)
How to grow thyme is one of the most asked questions we get, because thyme those herbs that quietly earns its place in the garden year after year. It doesn’t…
How to Grow Black Beans: A Complete Guide to Growing This Protein-Packed Staple Crop
Black beans are one of the most practical and rewarding crops you can grow in a home garden. They are easy to plant, require minimal care, and produce a reliable…
Pickled Garlic: How We Use It Medicinally (And Why I May Not Make It Again)
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…
What is the Difference Between Black Raspberries and Wild Black Raspberries?
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,…