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12 Favorites to Grow in the Garden

January 16, 2024

12 Favorites to Grow in the Garden

As we spend the winter months planning our gardens, it's easy to forget the limitations of our space and the difficulties of a cold climate. However, there are still many options for those with small urban gardens and short growing seasons. Here are 12 of our favorite plants to grow in the garden. ...

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Tips and Ideas for Successfully Planning a Greenhouse Garden

January 6, 2024

Tips and Ideas for Successfully Planning a Greenhouse Garden

Planning a greenhouse garden can be a fun and rewarding experience. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, it's helpful to have a plan in place to ensure a successful growing season. Here are some tips and ideas to get you started on planning your greenhouse garden. The greenhouse ...

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Rolling Home: Our DIY Journey with the Country Garden Cabin

January 2, 2024

Rolling Home: Our DIY Journey with the Country Garden Cabin

Last time, we shared about this awesome country garden cabin, right? Our neighbors initially built it for their use, but life threw some twists, and they had to let it go. So, we used the opportunity and purchased the off-grid cabin. Now, let me tell you about the move. Rolling Home: Our DIY ...

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A Country Garden Cabin

December 29, 2023

A Country Garden Cabin can be a great idea for a family to still enjoy country life and homegrown food without moving to the country.

A few years ago, we started a project to create a productive garden and orchard in the countryside using permaculture principles. Our goal was to have a place where we could grow more food and spend our weekends. In this blog article, we share the idea of a country garden cabin with you. The ...

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Gardening Books for Every Season

December 26, 2023

Check out our top 3 gardening books for every season from our bookshelf. Books that cover a wide range of topics.

Looking to build your gardening book collection? Check out our top 3 gardening books for every season from our bookshelf. Books that cover a wide range of topics, from choosing the suitable vegetables to plant, to soil preparation, watering, and summer and winter harvesting. We love books with ...

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Dampfnudeln – German Steamed Buns Recipe

December 19, 2023

Dampfnudeln - German steamed Buns recipe

Dampfnudeln is a traditional German steamed buns recipe. The recipe version on a bed of fruit has been passed down from my mother, and it holds a special place in my heart. It's uncommon elsewhere, but we enjoyed it frequently, especially during the colder seasons. My mother typically used bread ...

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Homemade Pierogi Recipe

December 12, 2023

Homemade Pierogi Recipe

Homemade pierogi recipes originating from Eastern Europe are the epitome of comfort food. These delightful half-moon dumplings can be filled with various delicious ingredients. While the classic potato and cheese pierogies are readily available at supermarkets, making your own at home opens up a ...

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Easy seven in one muffin recipe

December 5, 2023

Easy seven in one muffin recipe

The easy seven-in-one muffin recipe is meant to be a quick, easy treat for a special occasion. Like in the seven-in-one coffee cake recipe, the number seven is not used as an actual number but to show many options in one recipe. How many? Well, however many fantasies your imagination allows you to ...

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DIY Haircut at Home

November 28, 2023

DIY Haircut at home

Do you spend too much money on haircuts or struggle with uneven DIY haircuts at home? You're not alone. Many people are searching for an easy, cost-effective way to keep their hair looking sharp without leaving their homes. The good news is that you don't have to be a professional hairstylist for a ...

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Complete Guide on How To Grow Tomatoes Indoors

November 24, 2023

How to Grow Tomatoes Indoors

Tomatoes are one of the plants that represent summer. The aroma, the bright colors, and the yummy taste all remind us of a sunny summer day. Gardeners often can't wait to start growing tomato seedlings. Today, we want to talk about how to grow tomatoes indoors. Can you, should you, and how do you do ...

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