PRESERVING HERBS AT THE END OF HARVEST SEASON
If you want to enjoy your home grown herbs for more than just the summer growing season, finding ways to preserve them is important. One of the most popular herb preserving methods is drying and storing, but sometimes recipes are…
GROWING A LOVE FOR DANDELIONS
Dandelions have always received a bad reputation from lawn perfectionists looking to eradicate said “weeds” from their yard. Dandelions, although great at propagating and seed spreading, are actually not weeds nor are they an invasive species. Dandelions are considered...
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…
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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