Whether you’re trying to protect your vegetables from pests or extend your growing season, knowing how to build a floating row cover is a useful skill to have. While row cover kits are convenient, they can be tricky to find in-store, are often expensive, and don’t allow for a lot
For two weeks in June peony lovers everywhere rejoice and furiously arrange and photograph their precious flowers… or maybe that’s just me. There’s nothing like those delicate shades of pink and that glorious scent wafting from every bloom. But peonies aren’t always as easy to grow as they might seem.
Seed starting is a fun way to grow the plants you really want to grow that you can’t always find at the greenhouse, but it’s frustrating having to use so much flimsy plastic. Sure, you can use recycled plastic containers to cut down on waste, but did you know there’s
Every year I want to make a Christmas wreath–think modern, rustic, and full of natural greens. I love looking at all the options in the stores, but the prices make me pause. So I set out to make my own. This version is super easy to make and the supplies
Feeling sick? You’ll want to try my four ingredient, non-alcoholic hot toddy to sooth your cold, cough, or sore throat. It’s so much better than cough drops! For the last month I have been sick. Like hacking-out-a-lung-no-voice-the-doctor-is-my friend-sick. I think my issues are finally getting sorted out, but I’ve cracked
When you think of pumpkin bread, you probably think of the sweet cake-like stuff that’s usually served with coffee, right? This pumpkin bread is completely different. Use this delicious and moist pumpkin bread for making sandwiches or toasted for breakfast with butter and jam.
This post is sponsored by Free Spirit Market. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Move over paint nite, pallet sign making workshops are where its at. I recently attended Free Spirit Market’s pallet sign making workshop and it was a blast.
Remember these cookies? I’ve had lots of people asking how to make them since Dominic’s birthday party, so I thought I’d share my recipe and decorating tips.
I’ve been posting a lot lately about cookies, cakes and cupcakes, so let’s take a break from all the sweets! The school I teach at has a citrus fruit fundraiser every year, which means that I end up with a box of grapefruit and oranges that I’m not 100% sure
Need something for your Galentines Day Brunch, or to up your brunch game in general? This recipe is for you. The best part is, all you need is your favourite pancake mix, lemons, and chia seeds.
Hi, I’m Kristen and I help new gardeners learn to grow their own vegetables and beautify their yards. I also share recipes that use all those delicious garden produce. Grab a coffee (and your gardening gloves) and join me for gardening tips, simple recipes, and the occasional DIY, all from the lovely city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
