Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. I like all seasons, but the celebration of new life is just so special. The problem I have with the northern spring though is that it feels more like a second winter, not spring. Frost almost every night till late May, snow every now and then, ...
GeoDome Greenhouse Plant Arrangement
A GeoDome has a round structure which makes it a bit tricky to arrange the plants. But there are many creative ways for a GeoDome plant arrangement. Here I share the plant arrangement for the 18 feet GeoDome. We liked it this way :). The outer raised beds We raised the outer beds a bit, just ...
What to Do Differently Next Spring
March is here, but it is still freezing cold outside. Spring is coming though! Reflecting on what was growing last summer, there were a few things that I would like to do differently next spring. At a northern garden we get just one shot. With most crops there is no time to redo something or to try ...
12 Reasons to Live in a Small House – Other Than Money
We all know those great financial reasons to live in a small house: less mortgage, less maintenance costs, less heating cost, and so on. It is simple, if you can't afford big then go small. But what if you WANT to live small? Does that make any sense? I think it does. Here are 12 reasons to live in ...
Growing Food Without Owning a Speck of Land
This is the very first time in our 20+ marriage years that we own some land. Not much, just about 1/8 of an acre. We're so looking forward to Spring to get the garden started and grow some yummy food. However, as you know, this is not our first year of growing food. We have been growing food without ...
How to Make Water Kefir with Milk Kefir Grains
We just love Water kefir: yummy, healthy, and fairly easy to make. For years I used water kefir grains for making Water Kefir. I did not know how to make water kefir with milk kefir grains. Well, why is to know that important? It's not if all you want is water kefir, go ahead and get some, make it, ...
Raclette Grill Party
Note: This is an older recipe. We have since changed to a plant-based diet and love it. It's better for our health, all living and the planet. If melted cheese on top of grilled vegetables and meat sounds yummy to you, than a Raclette grill party might be something for you. We have been enjoying ...
Lazy Pelmeni soup
Note: This is an older recipe. We have since changed to a plant-based diet and love it. It's better for our health, all living and the planet. The weather has gotten cold and uncomfortable.Time for some soup – easy soup, easy and yummy. Lazy pelmeni soup is just that. Easy. Yummy. Comforting. Do ...
Buns or Dinner Rolls
Yummy buns or dinner rolls are a must-have, aren't they? They sure taste best, homemade and fresh from the oven, with some butter and hot chocolate, and I am good —who needs dinner? :). My recipe originally comes from my mom, who would always make homemade buns or dinner rolls. When I started ...
7 Things To Do Before You Move
Moving is stressful, there is no question about it. We have done it so many times now - in town, from town to town, country to country, and overseas. Our first moves were rather chaotic, but then I learned how to make it more bearable. Now another move is right before us so it's time to get ...
