The awesome worksheets in this printable vegetable garden planner will help you keep track of everything you need to remember! I don't know about you but I am always keeping notes when it comes to gardening. How many bean plants did I put in last year? What variety of carrots did we enjoy so much 2 years ago? Which type of lettuce bolted so quickly 3 years ago? Now, I've got some … [Read more...]
Freezing Lemon Juice in Jars
Freeze lemon juice in jars - yes, you can freeze fresh lemon juice! If you live in the south, it's citrus time. Late winter and early spring is the perfect time for picking lemons, grapefruits, limes and oranges. And if you've got lots of lemons, you need a way to lengthen their shelf life. You want to keep those natural vitamins and nutrients fresh through the colder months! If you're … [Read more...]
How to Grow Runner Beans in the Greenhouse
Incredibly versatile and super delicious, runner beans can be a great veggie to add to your plate. Here's how you can grow them in your greenhouse! We love green beans, and usually grow pole beans (also called runner beans) every year. I try to can up at least four dozen pint jars of beans every year to store in our Cold Room. Because I want to be able to put up as many jars as possible, … [Read more...]
How to Use a Pressure Canner
Once you learn how to use a pressure canner, you'll be amazed at the kinds of meals you can set aside in your food pantry. Learning how to use a pressure canner can be a nerve wracking experience. But, once you get used to it, you will become much more comfortable with using your canner. I've been using a pressure canner for years. And yes, I was really nervous when I was learning. And that's … [Read more...]
Grow Enough Food for a Year
Ever wondered how to grow enough food for a year? We've got you covered! Every year we grow enough food here for us to eat all year round. Even though we have a short growing season, we pack a lot into those few months. If you live in a more moderate climate than us, you can easily plant TWO gardens a year, instead of one. So, whether you live in a northern climate or a more moderate … [Read more...]
How to Find Free Firewood for Your Wood Stove
Finding free firewood can save thousands of dollars every year! Filling the woodroom - it's one of our Top 5 "W" chores every spring. And we have been hard at it for the last several weeks. And we love heading out to the bush where we'll find free firewood! Once winter temperatures hit -20C, we turn on two basement baseboard heaters, just so water lines … [Read more...]
How to Grow Haskap Berries (Honeyberries)
Plant and grow Haskap Berries - the earliest bearing berries of the season. Haskap berries are becoming a more well known berry to grow in the family garden. Also known as Honeyberry plants, this fruiting shrub is quite perfect for northern gardens. I wanted to share some tips to help you grow the best haskap berries possible. Haskap berries are becoming more popular to grow in the United … [Read more...]
Bear Meat and Making Lard
Graham enjoys hunting and tries to get out into the woods several times a year. Since we live in the woods, he doesn't have far to travel. Bear season in the Cariboo is April and May and then again from September to November. The season for deer is from September to November. And there is a lot of wildlife here. Each Fall, we have many hunters come to our Valley … [Read more...]
Canning Inventory Checklist – A Free Printable
I had to go down to the cold room yesterday to put away a few more filled canning jars. And I realized it is a mess down there! I really needed some kind of printable canning inventory checklist to keep track of our food storage. I needed a canning list that I can keep in the kitchen and just make a new note every time we can some more food for the pantry. Free … [Read more...]
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