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  • Discover the Wonder of Hügelkultur Gardening

    Originating in Eastern Europe, Hügelkultur or "hill culture" in German, has taken the gardening world by storm with its innovative and eco-friendly approach. Instead of just gardening, think of it as creating a thriving hill of possibilities right in your backyard. Here we delve into the key benefits of Hügelkultur.
  • 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...
  • Orchids Native to Northern Ontario

    Orchids are one of the world’s largest plant families and have become highly sought after by indoor plant enthusiasts. Orchids have a lot going for them, they have medicinal properties, can be used as a soil amendment, and some are edible. Despite their popularity, it is a common misconception that orchids are only founds in tropical climates. There are in fact over 30 native orchid species in Northern Ontario alone. In this Blog post, we will explore three of our favourites.
  • The 5 Components of Healthy Soil

    Here are the five components of a healthy soil. Knowing what healthy soil is made of and applying that knowledge will significantly impact the suc...
  • DIY Pine Needle Soda

    People have been using wild yeasts for millennia to ferment beverages and make bread rise. It is much less common now to see people using wilds ye...
  • Preserving the Wave of Zucchini

    Everyone who has planted zucchini knows about how there is a huge wave of zucchini to eat up all at once. Often times people do not know how to dea...
  • Late Season Planting

    Many folks forget that there are vegetable varieties you can sow in July and August and harvest in the fall. Many of our hardy, short season vegetables are ideal choices for late season gardening. 
  • 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!
  • Early Season Foraging

    It's hard not to get excited for outdoor activities when the snow starts melting and the warmer temperatures arrive. Foraging is a great way to get out in the early season, get your hiking legs back, breathe in the fresh spring air and to gather some free calories from your local environment.
  • Foraging Pine Pollen

    Do you love going on foraging adventures? Looking to try new types of foraging? Collecting pollen from the red pine tree is not the most common type of foraging but it's a unique way to add another level to a meal whether it be for meaning or appearance.
  • Rhubarb Jam

    Looking for a way to preserve the goodness of rhubarb so you can enjoy the tarty deliciousness all year round? Here is a great and easy to follow recipe that'll have you preserving every last stalk you can get your hands on!