Growing up, we could rely on the exact same foods being served at Christmastime every single year. Although I could have happily done without the baked red cabbage, I always looked forward to this plum cake.
9 Greens to Grow Indoors This Winter
I've discovered that there are plenty of food plants that can be grown indoors during the cold half of the year, and few require any kind of special equipment.
Carrots and Leeks: Ideal Garden (and Soup) Companions
Many garden companion plants also work well together in the kitchen. Here's why carrots and leeks grow (and simmer) well together.
Taking Down the Garden
How do you know when it's time to take down the garden in autumn? Let the season tell you.
My First Pumpkin: Adventures with Blossom End Rot
I finally have a beautiful, healthy pumpkin in my garden, after months of dealing with blossom end rot.
DIY Beneficial Insect Hotel
Cultivating a relationship with the beneficial insects in your area is a vital aspect of sustainable permaculture, and offering them a habitat nearby will encourage them to stick around.
Compost Tea: How to Brew It and Use It in Your Garden
Some people get high tech and use a fish tank aerator for their compost tea, but I just use my stick to slosh everything around for about an hour until it's properly frothy.
Light-Dependent Germination
Are you struggling with starting plants from seeds? Many require direct sunlight to shake them awake and tell them to get growing already.
Grow an Extra Row to Help the Hungry
Food security is more important now than ever before. Grocery shelves are often empty, farmers are short on workers, and global food shortages could be a very real thing, very soon.If you're cultivating a vegetable (Victory!) garden this year, please consider planting an extra row to help the hungry in your community. Are you familiar … Continue reading Grow an Extra Row to Help the Hungry
Bone Broth: A Nutrient-Dense, Healing Elixir
When consumed mindfully, savouring each sip and picturing it healing one's body, bone broth becomes more than just a nourishing drink. It helps one stay in the present moment, which is as good for one's emotional wellbeing as one's physical health.