It’s impossible to not see a garden with a metal raised bed these days. They’re everywhere and it seems like everyone has one. But just because you see them everywhere doesn’t meant that they’re right for you. So in today’s article I’m going to tell you all the reasons why you shouldn’t get a metal […]
We are lucky to share our land with so many animals, insects and birds. As much as they might cause you trouble in your garden, we’re also animals, and we need them to keep the world livable. Sometimes it feels like we would be better off without them, but let me tell you, that couldn’t […]
Plants need to eat! Both water and nutrition are important for plants and understanding how plants take up nutrients and what each of the nutrients does means that you can grow healthy plants year after year. Not all plants are looking for nutrients at the same level, and some promote leaf growth while others promote […]
If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to get overwhelmed during the garden season – leaving food to grow out and not harvesting it in time. But rather than letting the food go to waste, here are some ways you can use your garden harvests in a way that is quick, simple and effective. Freeze […]
Are you drowning in rhubarb and tired of rhubarb crisp? If you don’t want another rhubarb crisp recipe, than this article is for you. Not only will you find fresh ways to use your rhubarb, but this article is filled with ways you can preserve your rhubarb for later in the season. Let’s start with […]
If you think hoop houses are only good as a greenhouse in spring and fall, then you’re wrong, and you’ve been doing it wrong. Hoops can actually be kept up all season long where you switch out the covers, depending on the season and the need. And whether you grow in the ground, in a […]
The world is an odd place right now. Between the climate and politics, there isn’t much stability. Which is why I wanted to talk about the steps and skills that you should learn in your garden to sustain you in the event that something happens to our food chain supply. So the first thing I […]
Peas are one of the best vegetables to add to your garden! They are fun to snack on and love the cool weather. They can be planted early, kicking off the garden season and giving you fresh snacks quickly! I have memories of going into my grandmothers garden and enjoying fresh peas. They were one […]
Potatoes are one of the easiest vegetables you can grow. They’re low maintenance which means you can plant them in the ground, in a raised bed, a pot, a bag, a bucket – it doesn’t matter! Beyond being easy to grow, they are high in calories which means they’re a great addition to your garden. […]
Sundried tomatoes are one of the easiest things to make yet are super expensive at the grocery store. In todays article I wanted to take you through everything you need to know about dehydrating tomatoes and rehydrating them to that classic sundried tomato flavour. The Best Tomato Varieties for Sundrying This blog is reader supported. […]
