How To Protect My Strawberry Plants From Pests
Strawberry plants get eaten by a lot of different pests, here we outline different tricks and tips to keep your strawberries safe.
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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 Get The Most Dollar Value From Your Garden
Dollar value per square foot is the main thing I’m focusing on as we head into the 2026 growing season. Food prices continue to rise every year, and with limited garden space, I want to make sure every square foot of our garden is working as hard as possible. We’ve been gardening for several years
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4 Easy Herbs To Grow for Beginners (Simple, Low-Maintenance Perennials)
If you’re new to gardening and wondering where to start, the answer is simple: grow herbs. Herbs are some of the easiest, most rewarding plants for beginners. They’re low-maintenance, adaptable, and incredibly useful in everyday cooking. Even if you only have a windowsill or a small patio, you can grow a mini herb garden that
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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 to pasta salads. We even pureed some to give to our daughter for one of her first foods. This post contains affiliate links. If you
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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 berries next June. On our little homestead in Ontario (Zone 5-6), I’ve walked the path of cracked crowns, hungry deer, and over-winter losses – and
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