Are you dreaming of a backyard orchard or food forest but think that because you’re in Zone 2 or Zone 3 you’re restricted to crab apples? Absolutely not! There are 28 hardy perennial fruits you can grow that are perfect for a cold climate and short growing season. I’ve done my
As a child, my favourite jam without question was strawberry jam. I loved my grandma’s homemade jam and I slathered it thick on fresh slices of homemade bread. However, once I became an adult, strawberry jam kind of tasted. . . bland. I wondered how I loved it so much
When you live in a colder climate, it’s easy to think that your fruit growing options are limited. Not so! These six hardy fruits can be grown from seed in Canada or any colder zone. You can start these fruits indoors, then set them outside in your garden or in
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. . . berry picking season!! Saskatoon berries, sour cherries, strawberries, and raspberries are all in season these next few weeks. Before you grab your straw hat and pail (or walk down to the fruit truck, we won’t judge) here’s some little tips
I have a confession to make: I’m terrible at bringing food people like for potluck. I don’t know what it is, but more often than not my food ends up languishing on the table, wishing somehow it could be the cool kid at the party. Then one day my food
Need a brunch idea that’s sure to impress? Crepes are the answer. While this menu is a little more labour intensive than others that I’ve posted, it’s well worth the extra effort. Save yourself some last minute scrambling and clean and cut all your fruit the night before. I’ve only
Zucchini week has ended up turning into zucchini month, but life happens. We finally got some good news and found tenants for our home in Humboldt. We spent the last week sorting everything out and moving the last bit of our stuff, so this post has happened much later than
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.
