Fall activities add to the coziness of fall Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year. I love growing those deep heirloom pumpkins like ‘Cinderella’ to make it even more magical. Where we live in the Canadian mountains the changing colors of the trees is stunning. Photo of Nelson B.C by Lucas Jmieff from…
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Gardening with Drought and Wildfires
I’ve been in a thick of wildfire smoke this summer. With a garden struggling with yet another season of drought and wildfire smoke. Truth is I lost my gardening and homesteading mojo this summer. It disappeared when the wildfire smoke got so bad that we couldn’t go outside. We spent the last few weeks of…
Raised Vegetable Garden Bed & Soil Mix
A raised vegetable garden bed has many benefits. After 9 years of gardening in both raised vegetable garden beds and ground level, I much prefer the raised beds. Raised vegetable garden benefits: Better drainageEarlier snow melt in the springEarly soil warming (which means earlier spring sowing!)Control over your soil amendments (they don’t wash away as…
Preschool Homeschool Curriculum & Lessons
Are you looking for an enchanting preschool homeschool curriculum ? Preschool lesson plans created just for you? There are many wonderful ways for preschool kids to learn. I love following others on my Homeschooling Instagram as it’s a constant source of inspiration. We homeschool a preschooler, as well as older grades. (Check out my other…
Fall Vegetables that Grow Super Fast
Fall vegetables are so worth planting! Whether your summer garden didn’t go as planned, or you’re wanting extra food, fall vegetables are a great addition to your garden planning. Often in the spring we’re excited about garden planning and planting, but by mid-summer we’re done with the weeds and the heat. The thought of adding…
Dehydrated Vegetables and Meals using a Food Dehydrator
Dehydrated Vegetables and meals are an excellent method of food preservation Whether you’re a homesteader, prepper or outdoor enthusiast, you’ll appreciate dehydrated food. Dehydrating as a method of preservation uses less resources than canning or freezing. If you’re into hiking or backpacking, dehydrated meals, veggies or meat are lightweight to carry. We love making dehydrated…
Zucchini Rotting: Blossom End Rot and Pollination
Zucchini rotting is a common problem Zucchini tends to be an easy vegetable to grow, however there are some problems that can arise. Common questions are: What’s wrong with my zucchini? Why is my zucchini rotting? There are no bees. Do my zucchini need hand pollinating? Zucchini rotting on the plant is a sign of…
Bookshark Level 1 Homeschool Curriculum
The BookShark Level 1 Homeschool Curriculum is impressive. Upon first arrival of our BookShark homeschool curriculum, I was immediately thrilled with the book choices and well planned out days. This is my 4th year homeschooling and I’m ready for more structured learning. I love that BookShark offers faith neutral, literature based homeschool curriculum. One of my favorite…
Kids Garden Playhouse with Climbing Beans
Our kids garden playhouse is so fun It also makes a beautiful element to our garden. I love vertical gardening for adding architecture and height to gardens. When you have kids, vertical structures are also fun for hiding or running through tunnels. You can create a magical children’s garden in many ways, one of them…
Growing Root Vegetables Year-Round
Growing Root Vegetables year-round is possible in many climates This post will help teach you how to grow your root vegetables, and decide which ones are the best to grow in each season. Most root vegetables prefer cooler weather so the summer heat can be a challenge. Some root vegetables like radishes grow fast, others…