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Bringing Vegetables Outside
While I am trying to encourage my vegetables to get started, I am still reluctant about bringing vegetables outside. I have succeeded with some,…
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On Harvesting Pumpkins, Squash and Gourds
If you are picking squash, remember to let them cure for about a week. To cure a squash, you pick it and place it on…
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Rosehip Jelly Recipe and Uses
Here’s an easy to make Rosehip Jelly recipe. It is a tart, sweet jelly. There are many Rosehip uses and benefits, known to be…
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Do You Have A Fall Gardening Checklist?
A fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot down any ideas…
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Soil Calculator and Raised Garden Bed Basics
It is imperative that soil contains vitamins, nutrients, and organic matter that can feed the plants, as well as give the roots plenty of…
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Veggie Bites – Head Start with Your Vegetable Garden
If you want to get a head start on some of your more tender vegetables in your garden them, now is the time to…
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19 Garden Pests and How To Treat Them
Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies…
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Soil and Seed Temperature Germination Chart
How do tomato or lettuce seeds know when the temperature is right for germination? Well, this question will remain unanswered for now. We just…
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Veggie Bites – Layered Bulb Planter, Container Garden
I decided that I wanted to try a bulb ‘lasagna’ planter. These planters are often featured on my favourite British gardening shows. I removed…
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Growing Your Garden with some Chickens
If you own some of our known feathered friends, consider growing a garden with and for your chickens! It comes with great advantages for…
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What is Square Foot Gardening?
Square Foot Gardening divides the growing area of a raised garden bed into a grid in which crops are planted according to their mature…
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Dehydrator Recipes for Storing Food
Dehydration is the best way to store food for the long-term. We scoured our favorite homesteading sites to find the best recipes for the…
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How To Preserve A Carved Pumpkin
So you’ve carved your Halloween pumpkin, and it is a masterpiece! The question is now – “How do you preserve a carved pumpkin from…
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Get Rid Of Striped, Spotted Cucumber Beetles
The Cucumber beetle is a common pests throughout most of southern Canada east of the Rocky Mountains. Cucumber beetles spread plant disease and lay…
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How To Use Plastic Sheeting And Mulch In The Garden
The use of plastic sheeting or mulch in the garden proves to be a useful tool for some garden crops. Many crops do well…
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Plant, Grow, and Harvest Horseradish
Horseradish root is exceptionally easy to grow, highly productive, and has a lot of other uses beyond making wasabi. It’s great for clearing sinuses.…
