Gardening with small children in an exercise in letting go of any tidy gardening habits you may have had in the past. When letting a toddler help you out, you are likely to get thick masses of seedlings growing together. Rather than fighting it and trying to grow things in straight lines, I find it […]
Internet Inspiration, an Easy Growing Giveaway, and a New Herb Garden
Our last frost date has passed and the pressure’s on. Having entered motherhood almost 3 years ago now, I know this round just how all encompassing the first few months, if not a year of new baby’s life will be. It’s all well and good to be self employed and a bit of a work-a-holic […]
Wordless Wednesday: Watch Out! Pregnant Lady with Power Tools Coming Through.
There’s a review coming on our new friend, the Mantis tiller but I know everyone really wants to see this. For my neighbours who thought weed whacking while pregnant was worth gawking at, here’s what pregnant tilling with a gas powered Mantis tiller looks like. Ta da! New beds in the old cow pastures for […]
Dandelion Wine, Dandelion Wine, when I finally get some I think it will be fine!
Getting to know the farm is really wonderful. Each time we go, we experience the seasons in a new way. While dandelions are generally considered delightful in my family, the farm in full fledged May dandelion glory is really something else. Rebecca started picking them as soon as she was out of the car and […]
Stacked Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Ontario Fiddleheads
Lunch is actually my favourite meal, salads, soups, baked beans and especially a good sandwich. We often just serve sandwiches when we have guests, offering up a spread of cheeses, heirloom tomatoes, pesto and what ever else is in season and it’s always a hit. Summertime lunch can often extend well into dinner. Lately I’ve […]