If you're not blessed with a large backyard, but still want to have a garden and keep things as easy and low maintenance as possible, you've probably come to the conclusion that creating a perennial garden in containers or raised beds is the solution. And while it's an excellent ... Continue Reading
$100 Cut Flower Garden Update
This year, I set out to grow a budget-friendly backyard flower farm. And now that I've actually grown everything for my West Coast Seeds $100 cut flower garden, I have thoughts and opinions about what worked and what didn't. Largely the garden was a huge success, but there are a ... Continue Reading
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
I'll admit it, I'm pretty basic. I love everything pumpkin spice and I'm not afraid to say so. Weekends in October pretty much require that you consume as much of the stuff as possible. In that spirit, I give you this recipe for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream ... Continue Reading
The Best Pumpkin Varieties (for Any Occasion)
If you're a flower farmer looking to make stunning pumpkin centrepieces, a home baker looking for the perfect pie pumpkin, a parent looking for a large pumpkin variety to carve with your kids, or any pumpkin lover in between, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, ... Continue Reading
How to Harvest & Process Fresh Pumpkin
I've had an irrational fear of processing pumpkins for the longest time. It just seemed overwhelming. How would I cut them? Why did the guts have to be so gross to deal with? What do I do with all those seeds? Then, as pumpkin puree climbed to $4 a can (and even higher now in ... Continue Reading
Quick & Easy Ways to Store Your Carrots Until Spring
There are six ways to store carrots for the winter: canning, freezing, pickling, dehydrating, cold storage in a root cellar, and refrigeration. Do it right and you can easily supply yourself with carrots until spring! Some of these ways take more time, effort, or resources ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Bug-Free Brussel Sprouts from Seed
Brussel sprouts can be tricky to grow in a cold climate with a short growing season like Zone 3. They take a long time, are prone to bug pressure, and take up a lot of space. However, the taste of an organic, homegrown brussel sprout roasted to perfection makes it worth ... Continue Reading
How to Grow Garlic in Zone 3 (and Other Cold Climates)
Garlic is an easy to plant vegetable that's perfect for beginners. The catch? If you want to eat garlic in July, you need to plant it in October. Unlike most vegetables, garlic should be planted in the fall instead of spring. But don't worry, the process is really simple! In ... Continue Reading
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