It's the middle of winter, so composting and seeds and gardening isn't at the top of everyone's mind. But, with the New Year came tons of Resolutions (see why I hate New Years' Resolutions here), and a lot of people have been looking towards living a greener life in 2019. Composting is a great … Continue reading How to Compost in the Winter
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How to Store Potatoes so They Last (Nearly) all Winter!
Potatoes. Is there anything more delicious as a side dish? You don't make friends with salad, unless said salad is potato salad. I plant over 20 hills of potatoes in my garden with a couple of different varieties. This year we only did 3 varieties and left out the baby potatoes because I, honestly, just … Continue reading How to Store Potatoes so They Last (Nearly) all Winter!
How to Store Carrots for Consumption Over Winter
I looove carrots. Eating them raw, by themselves, with dip, cooked, in salads, roasted; they're my favourite vegetable. I also try to plant enough food that I can store away during the winter months to make it over the colder part of the year. While my carrots don't last from September until June, they can … Continue reading How to Store Carrots for Consumption Over Winter
How to Freeze Apple Pie Filling
This year has been hot and dry. While that meant my cucumbers didn't survive (along with a lot of other produce), my watermelons didn't even make it through June, and everything resulted in a small yield, it also meant that harvest had come early. Which means I had apples ready to go when it was … Continue reading How to Freeze Apple Pie Filling
12 Ways you can Live a More Environmentally Friendly Life
The links in this post contain affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. I'm not a vegan. I'm not even a vegetarian. I wear leather. I drive. I drive a truck. I live outside the city. I believe that carbon taxes won't work … Continue reading 12 Ways you can Live a More Environmentally Friendly Life