Broadly defined, invasive plants are non-native species introduced to a particular region where they are able to spread far and wide. Exotic plants from faraway lands may be beautiful but …
Honey is one of the coolest natural products we’ve got going on this planet. I mean, just think about it. Honey is a food made by insects; that in itself …
Some of my favorite vegetables are the ones that you can munch on straight out of the garden; no cooking required. You know the ones – a warm, sun-ripened tomato, …
Outside of the coldest months, there is always something to do in the garden, whether it be planting, weeding, dealing with pests, saving seeds, drying herbs, amending the soil or …
Rosehips are definitely one of the defining flavours of the fall. Yet many people are unaware that many rose bushes develop these useful hips (if they are given the chance …
I’m a fan of walking in the garden every day, especially in the late afternoon when the sun warms the plants so that all manner of herbal and vegetal smells …
Get growing tasty, tiny microgreens for a blast of nutrient-dense flavor. Microgreens, which are sprouted vegetables, grow fast and easy indoors, making them a perfect choice for winter gardening. Sprouted …
Perennials are more than just beautiful and useful landscape plants – they are the future of a sustainable food supply. Likely you have already come to that important realization – …
Every backyard chicken enthusiast longs for the day when they have an overabundance of farm fresh eggs to collect from the backyard. That means, it is time to make delicious …
One of the most pleasurable jobs in any garden is choosing which plants to grow. It can be great fun to seek out new options and explore all the different …
Zucchini has a tendency to just grow and grow (as long as you don’t make these growing mistakes!), often leaving you with the feeling that there is no end in …
Potatoes are a staple crop, and a great thing to grow in your garden. But if you grow them in traditional rows, they do take up an awful lot of …
When it comes to coffee, people tend to be very specific. Some take it black; some people prefer cream and sugar, others just cream. Some people like flavored creamers. Some …
Growing trees in your garden is always a great idea. They can enrich your life in a huge range of ways, as well as sequestering carbon, cleaning the air, and …
I’ll bet every time you cook a head of cauliflower you’re throwing away one of the tastiest parts. I know I was, that is until I learned about a super …
A 5 gallon bucket can be an incredible useful thing. There are many ways to use them around your homestead. One of the most obvious ways to use these reclaimed containers is …
When it comes to eggplant, you either love it or hate it. It’s one of those vegetables that have very few tepid fans. I’m going to assume that if you’re …
You know when you go to someone’s house for the first time, and they have a great patio or a massive kitchen, and in your head, you start remodeling your …
What’s your favorite way to eat potatoes? Mashed? French fries? Hashbrowns? Baked? The delicious filling of a pierogi? No matter how you enjoy them, potatoes always taste better when they …
Lavender is a beautiful and fragrant flower that finds a place in many very different gardens. Lavender is, generally speaking, a rather easy and low maintenance plant to grow. However, …
There’s nothing better than creating a personal fruit oasis in your own backyard. While many people’s imaginations turn to thoughts of apple trees and strawberry patches when planning out their …
One of my favorite scents of summer is thyme. I love the way it smells when the plant has been baking in the sun for hours, and you brush your …
Unless you have a bidet, you likely have a constant stream of toilet paper rolls coming through the home. While you can certainly recycle them or tear them up to …
I drink herbal tea nearly every day, often multiple times throughout the day. I love the variety of flavor combinations available. There is an herbal tea for every mood or …