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 ...
High Masking Autism Spectrum Disorder in Adults
Another Autism Spectrum Awareness Day is coming up on April 2 to remind me that we have been keeping a secret from you. High masking autism spectrum disorder in adults can not be seen or even observed by someone who doesn't know it. It still exists for people on the spectrum, affecting every area of ...
Varieties of Berries for Zone 3 Garden
Berries are the best fruit cold climate gardeners can grow, the category of produce where we can shine. Here we share the varieties of berries that we grow in our zone 3 garden and some care and propagation tips. Growing berries in a permaculture cold climate garden. Why grow berries Of all ...
No-dig or double dig the garden soil?
No-dig or double-dig the garden soil is a question that, like most garden questions, can not be answered with YES or NO - it always depends. If you follow us, you know we are big advocates of the no-dig method, and we mostly refer to it as no-till. Overall, it is better for the soil life, and if in ...
