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.
Dollar Value is the main thing I’m focusing on going into our growing season of 2024. With food prices rising at an extreme rate every year, I want and need to maximize the value that we get out of our limited garden space. We’ve been garden for several years now and we’ve had some very […]
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Medicinal plants and natural home remedies is something that I want to learn more about as we slowly become more self-sufficient on our homestead. Relying on pharmaceuticals for every simple ailment – while they do have their place, is not what I want for my health or for my family’s health. The more we can
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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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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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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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