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Archives for February 2023

Snow and Seeds is the February Gardening in Winter

Gardening in the winter looks much different than in the summer. Over November we rest. In December, we read and dream. In January, the dreams are shaped into plans and garden beds cleaned (if possible). February is the month to get serous. In February, we start the majority of our seeds indoors. This year especially,…

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Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Fresh Thyme & Sage

This easy pumpkin soup recipe has become a new favourite soup in our home. The mix of pumpkin, rosemary and thyme produced a flavour we all love. Paired with a slice of homemade sourdough bread and we are overjoyed! Can you cook a decorative pumpkin? If your pumpkin was used for decor on your front…

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Simple Peppers & Growing Bell Peppers from Seed in 4 months

Peppers are the summers thirst quenching snack, one we appreciate for fresh eating and salads. Growing bell peppers from seed is worthwhile if you don’t have a nursery close-by or the cost of pepper seedlings are too high. While I start the majority of our plants from seeds, it is easy for me to start…

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Why Bone Broth is Good for You & How to Make It

There is ample talk about the benefits of bone broth for those who are wanting to restore their gut and/or nourish their bodies with the nutrients that it has to offer. In this post, I’m going to share with you the why bone broth is good for you, specific benefits of bone broth, how you can…

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Can you just camp anywhere? Free Camping Permitted for Wild Camping

If you want to know how to plan a wild camping trip, then this post will guide you to finding an area in your backcountry to explore.  We spent 2 weeks wild camping on the coast of British Columbia in the Pacific Northwest, and this is how we fared.  There is so much to cover…

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Abundant Vegetable Garden Layout (with Flowers and Companion Planting)

Our vegetable garden layout is packed full of flowers and herbs that work with companion planting practices. Planting a mixed garden with vegetables and flowers is one of the ways we grow a healthy garden with an abundance of crops! Companion planting Companion planting is one of the great secrets of gardening. Just like we…

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Abundant Winter Garden Plants in January (Indoor and Outdoor)

Welcome to this month’s garden tour! Learn why you should grow a winter garden and how. I’ll also share our winter garden harvest and which winter garden plants you can expect this time of year. Let’s get into it! In our garden this month, we are fixing the garden beds outside, planting our very first seeds…

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How to Save Money on Groceries (and shop organic!)

Walk with me as I buy groceries at our local natural food store, and I’ll show you what to look out for and how I shop our groceries and stay in budget. This method helps us save money on groceries and continue to save our money for what counts! Organic groceries in a budget We buy…

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