8 Easy to Grow Seeds for the Beginner Gardener
Growing from seed can be difficult when you are a beginner. There are a lot of terms, instructions and special care items you need to learn and remember, especially if you want to grow a wide selection of plants. However, growing from seed is extremely rewarding, is fun to do and is worth learning. The […]
How to Read A Seed Packet
Growing from seed is both challenging and very rewarding. One of the main reasons to grow from seed is because you can choose the specific varieties for your garden, rather than being limited by what is offered at the nursery. Additionally, it can be cost effective to grow from seed if you plan to garden […]
Avoid These 8 Mistakes When Starting from Seed
Starting from seed is such a great way to learn about plants, expand the variety you grow in your garden, and to get your hands dirty earlier in the season. When growing from seed, there are common issues that all gardeners experience. It can be scary learning and making mistakes, so we want to support […]
How To Pick the Best Plants for Your Garden
There are two ways you can add plants to your garden: by growing them from seed, or by buying seedlings. But with all of the assortment out there, how do you know what will grow best in your garden? Or even what you should dedicate the space to? By answering these 5 questions, it will […]
How to Make Pickled Beans – Refrigerator Method
We love pickled beans. We use them in wraps or on top of tacos. Another reason that we love to pickle beans is because a lot of beans are needed to fill the jar, so it’s an easy way to use them up. Beans are super easy to grow, and they are the perfect plant […]
How to Make Swiss Chard Chips
Swiss chard is a staple in the garden. It is a cold season crop so it grows well in the spring garden, doesn’t bolt in the summer heat and continues to grow in to the cold weather of the fall. When cared for properly, swiss chard will produce for months. We love using it in […]
How to Make Nasturtium Chips
Nasturtiums are one of our favourite things to grow in the garden. We include it in every garden because it helps bring in pollinators, it can act as a pest trap and the entire plant is edible – the leaves, flowers and seeds! Plus it is very easy to grow from seed. When eaten raw, […]
How to Make Apple Fruit Roll Ups – with Added Protein!
Apple season is upon us! There are so many amazing ways to use apples, from apple pie to making apple juice. But a great way to use the apples and have them last multiple months is to make your own apple fruit roll ups! These roll ups are great for school lunches, hiking snacks or […]
How to Make Pickles – Refrigerator Method
Quick pickling is our favourite method for pickling food. Why? Because it’s quick! This method works for more than just cucumbers/pickles but today’s recipe is all about the cucumber pickle. The below recipe has been passed down by my grandmother and we are so excited to share it with the world. It is a small […]
