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Cantaloupe Turned Yellow? Here’s What It Means
During a morning garden check, I noticed that one of my mini cantaloupes had turned a really gross-looking yellow colour. The vine itself looked fine, so I knew it wasn’t…
How to Dry Oregano From the Garden
I love oregano. I love the smell, I love the spice, I love it’s traditional medicinal benefits. And I’m Greek, so give me more oregano! Our oregano bushes produce more…
How To Grow Butternut Squash In Zone 5
We’ve been growing butternut squash in our Zone 5 garden for several years, and it has become one of our favourite winter squashes to grow. The plants take up plenty…
How to Harvest Oregano So It Keeps Growing
Oregano is an awesome plant to grow. It’s drought tolerant, continues to expand through underground rhizomes, and is a top-tier culinary herb. Now it’s the growing season, and your oregano…
How to Freeze Basil (The Best Way To Preserve Fresh Basil)
Basil is one of our favourite herbs to grow because once the plants get established, they produce more than we can possibly use fresh. If you’re starting at the beginning,…
How to Make A Thyme and Mullein Tincture
I love making tinctures. Its my preferred herbal remedies method, it’s safe and effective (I laughed at this phrasing, IYKYK) and easy to use. This thyme and mullein tincture is…