Succession Planting - Grow More Vegetables in Less Space
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Succession Planting – Grow More Vegetables in Less Space

If you have a small amount of space to plant a vegetable garden, you are probably eager to get the most out of it. Succession planting is a great way to accomplish this. This practice involves growing the same or complementary crops in the same spot continuously throughout the season in order to maximize the…

4 Easy-to-Grow Culinary Herbs Ideal for Small Spaces
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4 Easy-to-Grow Culinary Herbs Ideal for Small Spaces

Fresh herbs are a great way to bring the flavors of your dishes to life. Unfortunately, they can be expensive to buy at the grocery store and they aren’t always in season. Although you can use their dried counterparts in your favorite recipes, they just don’t deliver the same flavor profile. Fortunately, you can enjoy…

12 Ways to Make Deviled Eggs
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12 Ways to Make Deviled Eggs

One of our family’s favorite dishes to make and bring to gatherings is deviled eggs. They are easy, use a homestead staple (thank you chickens!), and are delicious! More often than not we choose to make the classic style but sometimes it is fun to try a change and spice them up a bit. I…

Summer Celebrations Food Safety Tips
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Summer Celebrations Food Safety Tips

Each year millions of people celebrate during the summer months. Kicking it off with Canada Day (July 1st) and Independence Day (July 4th) there are also weddings, family reunions, potlucks, birthday parties etc etc. Unfortunately, many people end up sick during the celebrations because food was not handled or stored properly. These food safety tips…

How to Control 3 Common Tomato Pests Organically
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How to Control 3 Common Tomato Pests Organically

As a tomato gardener, you will no doubt encounter a whole host of common garden pests. Creepy critters like cutworms, flea beetles, grasshoppers, spider mites, and root weevils are all too eager to feast on your beautiful, healthy plants. Three of the most common tomato pests you’ll want to guard against are aphids, stink bugs…

Make Ahead Food Ideas for July Entertaining (with bonus recipe!)
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Make-Ahead Food Ideas for Entertaining (bonus Party 5-Bean Salad recipe!)

Are you planning a big shin-dig for Canada Day or Independence Day? If so, consider some of these make-ahead food ideas for July entertaining. Making some of the food up to a week before the big day will enable you to relax and enjoy yourself. Begin by creating a budget for your event. Choose which…

Carrot Cake Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream
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Carrot Cake Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream

This healthy and delicious carrot cake smoothie tastes more like a decadent dessert than a nutritious way to start the day. The natural sweetness of the orange and carrots are balanced by a trio of complementary spices, while a spoonful of homemade coconut whipped cream serves as the perfect finishing touch. Tip: For best results,…

7 Organic Gardening Tips for Your Tomato Crop
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7 Organic Gardening Tips for Your Tomato Crop

If you want to grow the healthiest and most delicious tomatoes you possibly can this gardening season, here are some great pointers. There are a few very easy-to-implement tricks and tips you can use to consistently grow bumper crops of succulent tomatoes. Try implementing the organic tomato gardening tips outlined below and your tomato plants…

These terms seem to create a lot of confusion among novice and experienced homestead gardeners alike. There are those homesteaders who swear that heirlooms are the only way to go because they think hybrids plants are inferior.
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Heirlooms vs. Hybrids: What’s the Difference?

The terms “Heirloom” and “Hybrid”  seem to create a lot of confusion among novice and experienced homestead gardeners alike. There are those homesteaders who swear that heirlooms are the only way to go because they think hybrids plants are inferior. On the other hand, hybrid fans are convinced they are a better all around choice,…

This one-skillet recipe is packed with flavor and is oh-so-easy to prepare. The classic pairing of fresh rosemary and lemon is the centerpiece of this dish
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One Skillet Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Thighs with Broccoli

This delicious one-skillet chicken recipe is packed with flavour and is oh-so-easy to prepare. The classic pairing of fresh rosemary and lemon is the centerpiece of this dish, while the addition of sautéed shallots adds a subtle depth to the flavors. When paired with frozen broccoli, you have the makings of a satisfying, low-carb meal that…