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Wild Blueberry Preserves with Vanilla and Cardamom
If you have access to fresh or frozen wild blueberries, you have to try this recipe for homemade blueberry preserves, made with wild blueberries, and spiced with vanilla and cardamom. This adds warmth and complexity to your traditional wild blueberry jam, a flavour of home for many of us in the north. -
Savour the Seasons: The Culinary Case for Seasonal Eating
In a world where fruits and vegetables are available year-round at the local grocery store, it's easy to get into a routine of eating the same foods all year long. However, there's something truly special about embracing the bounty of each season and savouring the flavours available to us locally. -
Winter Foraging Recipes
When the snow arrives, most foragers take a break. But guess what? Even in the winter months, there are some delightful plants just waiting to be discovered and harvested. I've gathered a handful of recipes and ideas to ignite your connection with the great outdoors in the time of year it's most difficult to feel connected. -
Pumpkin Soup
With the end of summer comes harvest and soup season! There are endless ways to enjoy the bounty of your garden and I am going to share my favourit... -
Apple Appreciation- 4 Interesting Ways to Make Use of Your Apple Harvest
Apple application time is upon us! Like the wave of zucchini in July, the apple harvest comes all at once in a massive wave of nature's candy. Man... -
Stuffed Zucchini Flower Recipe
Every year early in July there is an abundance of male squash flowers in the garden. Zucchini blossoms are a very low calorie snack when eaten by themselves, and are a source of calcium, potassium and vitamins C & A. Check out our easy stuffed squash blossoms recipe below! -
Hardiness Zones and Why You Should Know Yours when Planning Your Garden
Why does knowing your plant hardiness zone matter?
Knowing your region’s hardiness zone will help you understand which varieties of vegetables/fruits/flowers to grow! Plant Hardiness Zones in Canada indicate the areas where various trees, shrubs and flowers are most likely to survive.
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Fried Evening Primrose Flowers
If you've tried fried squash blossoms, you know what a delicious seasonal treat they are. So why not try the same recipe with an edible native wild... -
Wild Blueberry and Bergamot Scone Recipe
Wild bergamot and wild blueberries make beautiful culinary music together and lucky for us, they are both ripe mid-summer. This is a straightforwar...
