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My homestead plans for next year. Every year I learn a little more about my outdoor space (mostly the soil) and also what my family will actually eat (fewer vegetables than me). The abundance of parsnips, eggplants, and spaghetti squash only dazzle me, not my family. Next year, I’ll grow more peppers, jalapeños, and carrots…
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homestead, garden bounty, unless… Every year, I grow starts from seed. Sometimes these seedlings will grow as expected, sometimes they won’t. Sometimes I’ll know why, sometimes I won’t. This year they grew happily in the greenhouse. Hundreds of them. From flowers to veggies. Then I placed a few in the open sun to harden off.…
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This girl. I’m telling ya, there is nothing like an effort-filled family adventure than the addition of a puppy. I should clarify. Ours is not an ordinary puppy. In the words of a random stranger I met on a dog walk, even the owners of LGDs (large guardian dogs) are rare breeds. Naturally I had…
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Purple coneflower, aka Echinacea purpurea, also known as my favourite floral centerpiece, is a natural pollinator attractor, a medicinal and a cottage garden staple. This year, I’m using it for more than my floral centerpieces. The benefits are too impressive. University of British Columbia research suggests that regular consumption will reverse or alleviate inflammation. I knew…
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What do we do with weeds? Here are some homestead hacks and what to do with nine common plants that grow as weeds in many areas.
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With our Bed and Breakfast open for business, I am eager to hone my omelet making skills. (My family thinks I’ve perfected my omelet making skills, unless I use the non-stick pan, then the omelet sticks every time!) I’m trying my hand at foraged frittata (okay, the dandelion greens are foraged, everything else is from…
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