Wondering how to clean chicken hearts? It’s a simple process, that doesn’t take much time. Cleaning chicken gizzards is more complicated, but worth the effort. As a young girl, my siblings and I use to fight over the chicken heart and gizzard. My mother would cook a whole chicken, which meant there was one small …
Even in our zone 2 garden, strawberries are one fruit we can easily grow. In 2020, my husband and I planted 1500 bare-root strawberry plants. We tilled up our lawn (mistake number one), made rows, and planted. I ordered the plants from a large nursery in Alberta, but we had to drive a considerable distance …
I’ve been wanting to plant a perennial garden for many years. It was never a priority, and with small babies, it always got pushed to the backburner. But my baby is turning 3 this summer, and I am starting a perennial garden! It’s exciting to start planning a perennial garden, but I’m also finding myself …
Learn how to propagate roses from cuttings with this simple and helpful article. I’ve been on a propagating kick lately. First I propagated grapevines, then haskap plants, and now rose bushes! It’s super simple to propagate roses from cuttings. While there are several things to watch out for, all you need is some good soil, …
This homemade pasta sauce recipe is so good. It is the best pasta sauce recipe that I have found. You can use fresh tomatoes for this recipe, but you can also use frozen tomatoes if you have some that need to be used up. In the fall when I am out of canning jars, and …
Propagating grapevines from cuttings is one of the easiest ways to expand your orchard. Propagating plants can seem intimidating, but it’s a lot easier than you’d think. When it comes to gardening, there is a lot to learn. If you are a beginner gardener, it can seem like a mountain to climb. From planting seeds …
Off-grid homesteading is a dream for a lot of people. To be self-sufficient enough that massive power outages and other shortages don’t affect us gives peace of mind to a lot of people. Especially when supporting a family, a measure of preparedness is wise stewardship. Like the ant, who is not a strong people, also …
We’ve been raising Cornish Cross chickens for many years now. It has become a ritual in Spring, with the preparation of our brooder room, and ordering the chicks. We always order them from a hatchery several 100km away from us. Our local Farm Store gets the delivery, then we pick them up from there. Raising …
Can you fix leggy seedlings? The answer is Yes! If caught in time. Seedlings falling over and dying because they are too leggy is only one sign they are not getting enough light. Starting up your own seedlings can be such fun. Not only is it a great skill for all homesteaders and growers alike, …
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Banana peel fertilizer is a great way to help plants grow healthier while reducing waste. Instead of banana peels being put in a transfer station, they can be made into rich organic fertilizer. If you are a compost veteran, composting banana skins is a no-brainer. Throw them in there, and let them decay. However, in …
