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I’ve been in a state of soil building the moment I stepped onto the raw mountain land that I considered purchasing In order to do that, I did a little land watching. I paid attention to where the thimbleberries grew in a grove. There was enough sunlight to grow something on this rocky mountain. That…
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The classic term “homesteading” had something to do with the government offering pioneers land for development. But here we are, with the motivation to be as self-sufficient as possible since our grocery stores reveal occasional lapses of items we’re accustomed to purchasing. So let’s get homesteading. Can you homestead in any home? But I don’t…
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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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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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