HOMEMADE DILL PICKLES
Canning foods is an extension of sustainable living, shopping at the farmers market, and reusing packaging materials. It is one of my favourite ways to preserve food, and reuse old store bought pickle jars. With all the cucumbers growing in…
CANNING & WHY YOU SHOULD START
Walking down the path on a crisp morning, with water dripping on my toes, gripping the handle of a sturdy watering can. From seedlings soaking up the sun to harvesting the fruits of your labour, gardening is a rewarding process.…
MINT: GROWING, HARVESTING, PROPAGATING, & MAKING TEA
The smell of sweet mint is in the air, and the refreshing characteristics of this delightful herb fills the garden with bright green foliage. Mint grows well in many environments and is easy to maintain even if you don’t consider…
DIY BEE HOUSE
Bees are one of the most important and iconic pollinators, and they are in need of more habitat, food sources, and nesting locations. They are the pollinators of countless crops and native plant species, and carry out their job of…
BACKYARD GARDENING & SUSTAINABLE GARDEN MARKERS
Gardening has been an activity practiced and enjoyed by humans for thousands of years. Gardens can make spaces beautiful and provide food for us, but this only scrapes the surface of how impactful gardening at home really is. Backyard gardening...
PLANTS FOR POLLINATORS
Spring! One of my favourite times of year, where the weather warms up, wild plants start to bloom and bud, and we begin to plan our gardens. Our gardens and what we choose to plant heavily influences wildlife surrounding our…
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