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How to Dry Bay Leaves

By Annie

Fresh bay leaves ready to be dried.

Here's how to dry bay leaves so you can use them all year round in your favourite recipes. Bay leaves are one of the most common herbs to be used in cooking. They add a delicious subtle flavor when added to soups, stews and even pasta dishes. The flavour and aroma of bay leaves pairs perfectly with herbs such as oregano and thyme. Did you know you can easily dry your own bay leaves at home? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drying Herbs

What are Straight Run Chickens?

By Annie

Straight run chickens on a wooden table in the sun

Wondering what straight run chickens are? Here's everything you need to know! Want to get some chickens for eggs, meat or both? If you are thinking of buying chickens, one option for saving money is to purchase straight run chicks. But are they right for you? Read on to learn more! Are Straight Run Chickens Right For You? Are you thinking about adding some chickens to your life? If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Raising Chickens

How to Plant Garlic Cloves – Growing Garlic Part 1

By Annie

Learn how to plant garlic cloves

Here are our best tips for how to plant garlic cloves in your vegetable garden! Garlic is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in your garden or in containers. And it is wonderful to use in all kinds of cooking recipes, plus it's also very healthy for us.  Garlic doesn't take up much room at all so you can either plant a bed of garlic cloves in a corner of your garden or tuck a dozen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Garlic, Garlic (4 Part Series), Grow Your Own Vegetables Tagged With: Garlic, Grow Vegetables

Pumpkin Cranberry Banana Bread – Recipe

By Annie

Baked Pumpkin Cranberry Bread on a table with coffee

Pumpkin Cranberry Banana Bread is a sweet and comforting treat that's so hearty and perfect for extra pumpkin and overripe bananas! Earlier this week I made a pumpkin pie, but only used half of the large can of pumpkin filling I had bought. Since I already had some over ripe bananas and some dried cranberries, I thought I would give this loaf a try. I love using my home made Pumpkin Pie Spice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food, Recipes

How to Make Willow Water – for Rooting Plants and Watering Plants

By Annie

Willow Water Recipe Homemade

You can make willow water, then use it for a DIY rooting hormone! Have a favorite shrub or bush you would love to have two or three more of, to plant in your yard? Use this awesome DIY method to make rooting hormone from willow branches or willow twig and get your plant cuttings off to their very best start. Taking cuttings from shrubs you already have is a great way to increase the number of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening

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