Growing Guides

We are continually trying to improve are gardening abilities and as we grow we want to share our knowledge with you. These growing guides will walk you through, starting seeds all the way to when to harvest. We are also working on guides for saving seeds, so make sure to check that out as well.

How to Grow Red Raspberries

How to Grow Red Raspberries (Summer-Bearing and Fall-Bearing)

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Growing raspberries are one of the most rewarding fruits you can grow at home. They’re hardy, reliable, and surprisingly easy once you understand how their canes work (which will help prevent your raspberries from becoming invasive). They are loaded with medicinal benefits (see Red Raspberry Leaf Tea article). Whether you’re planting raspberries for the first […]

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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

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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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Quick Fire Cider Recipe

Quick Fire Cider Recipe (Fast Immune Boost When You’re Out of the Real Stuff)

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When I make a fresh batch of traditional fire cider, I usually feel great about being prepared for the season ahead… Until I run out. I start every season off feeling good about my batch size, but I’ve yet to make a batch that has lasted all winter. Because a traditional fire cider batch takes

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Finished Fire Cider

How to Strain and Use Fire Cider (The Overlooked Step Everyone Misses)

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If you’ve ever made a batch of homemade fire cider, you know it’s a labor of love – chopping, grating, layering, and waiting patiently while all those fiery ingredients infuse. But what happens after the waiting? The straining and using part of the process is where the magic really happens, and it’s often the step

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