Fermented pickles for winter tick all the boxes. They are naturally fermented, crunchy but still not too salty, and keep well for months. If you love fermented pickles, you know the challenge. They are either very salty or just don't stay crunchy. I certainly do. Since we do not like things ...
Whole bean home made soy milk recipe
This whole bean homemade soy milk recipe is the simplest way to make soy milk. The nice thing about it is that the whole bean gets used, there are no leftovers. If you don't know what to make with okara (soy pulp), but hate to throw away perfectly good food, this recipe is for you. Growing up on ...
Lagman Recipe a Flavourful Veggie Noodle Soup
So you grew all those beautiful radishes and don't know what to do with them? Here is a flavourful Lagman veggie noodle soup recipe that uses radish and you might actually love it. Lagman is a yummy recipe that is present in many Asian ethnic groups. Apparently, it is a national dish of the ...
How to Make a Hoop Bed (Row Cover Tunnel)
A hope bed or row cover tunnel is a simple way to extend the growing season and protect plants from cold, wind, hail, insects, wildlife, and more. Here is how to make a hoop bed (row cover tunnel). Since there are many uses for a row cover tunnel in the garden, there are also many different ...
Permaculture Design Course
The Permaculture Design Course is a certification recognized worldwide for its excellence in permaculture education. I chose to enroll in the Verge permaculture online course, which allowed me to attend classes from the comfort of my home. This was an ideal option for me as a person who values ...
Growing Fruit trees in cold climate Part 2
Growing fruit trees is one of our favorite things to do. We love fruit, and growing our own is the best way to have them. In fact, one of the reasons we wanted to have more space to grow was the desire to plant more fruit trees. In growing fruit trees in cold climate part 1, we cover what ...
Gardening in the Hailstorm Alley
The stretch between High River and Rocky Mountain House in Alberta, Canada, known as hailstorm alley, is reputed to be among the world's most hail-prone regions. If you're gardening in this alley, it's not a matter of if but when and how often you'll experience a hailstorm. Moreover, these ...
Everything you need to know about line dry laundry
With utility costs rising, line dry laundry is becoming interesting again. Growing up I did not know there was another way of drying laundry except line drying. Maybe growing up you did not know there is another way than a dryer. That's how things have changed. Anyway, if you want to know how to ...
Simplify Your Life, Have Just One God
“Simplify your life! Have just one God!” – is a journey we are on. When we first published this blog article back in 2013, we honestly had no idea where it would lead us, but as you know, when we put our minds to something, life teaches us. So, it is time for an update. Last week, we ...
Yellow Split Pea Stew Recipe
The yellow split pea stew recipe is a great dish for busy times. Either make ahead for a weekend and have a big pot full of filling goodness ready for mealtimes, or serve in different versions on weekdays. Cooking time The Stew, or Dall, since we are using dried pulses, is very versatile. Make ...
