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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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How to Grow Kidney Beans (Planting, Care & Harvest Tips)
Kidney beans (also known as red beans) are a staple in most pantries. For us, we use them all year round in every sort of dish from chili to burritos…
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…
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds (Crispy, Easy & No Soggy Seeds)
Pumpkin seeds are a crunchy, nutritious snack packed with healthy fats, protein, and iron. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to make crispy oven roasted pumpkin seeds. From…
How to Save Basil Seeds for Next Year
Basil is one of those herbs you can never have enough of in the garden. Whether it’s tossed fresh into a salad, layered into pasta sauce, or blended into pesto,…
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars (Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars)
Every fall, our freezer starts filling up with homemade pumpkin purée. After growing pumpkins all summer, curing them so they’ll last for months, and roasting a few for purée, I…
How to Cure Pumpkins After Harvesting for Longer Storage
Pumpkins are one of our favourite things to grow, but harvesting them is only the first step if you want them to last through the fall. Learning how to cure…