I may have ordered a lot of seeds. I know I'm not alone. I know you're out there. Check out my seed order picks from Baker Creek and my favourite local company, Heritage Harvest Seed. (not affiliated) Besides collecting my own seeds, like these ...
In the Garden
How to Grow and Dry Milky Oat Tops
Learn how to grow milky oat tops and how to dry and preserve them. These soothing seeds deserve a place in your garden, bringing another level to the nutritious and calming effects of oats in what we’ve grown up with as oatmeal for breakfast (I could ...
Grow Onions From and For Seed
Learn about the whole lifecycle of onions, from planting seeds to collecting seeds! This staple of the garden and kitchen takes on a whole new life as a beautiful allium flower as we explore how to become more self-sufficient by discovering how to ...
Grow Your Own Leeks
Maybe I just like leeks because they reach out of the typical garden fair, like carrots and onions, into the realm of unique. But there are many worthwhile reasons to grow leeks, such as being frost tolerant and largely pest free. I’ve been ...
Plant a Tree: Native vs. Introduced Trees
Have you been wanting to plant a native tree in your yard? Have you had trouble finding one to buy? There may be logical reasons why they are hard to find, and why choosing an introduced tree species might be a better option. You know I like ...
I'm Erika, I live on eighty acres in the northern prairies of southern Manitoba with my husband and four kids. Here, we enjoy the outdoors and try to be more self sufficient as we try new things in the garden and learn about our land and the world around us.