Trail Notes
Homesteading: Lessons and experiments in self-sufficient living from making homemade goods, and DIYs to building a slower, intentional life on the land from where we are at.
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Sharing Coneflowers
Jo and I both share a love for growing vegetables and flowers. Both of us have had success and failures even when we share the same seeds. Last season, we bought coneflowers to plant in our backyard. Not only beautiful… Continue reading
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First Successful Tomato Harvest
Harvesting from my garden is one of my favourite times of the year. Not only can I avoid the grocery store, but also enjoying a meal with produce grown by myself is a great feeling. When I started having an… Continue reading
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August Recap
Instructions: Bloom gelatin: Sprinkle 3 tbsp gelatin over ½ cup cool juice or water. Let sit for 2–3 minutes until fully bloomed. Warm applesauce: In a saucepan over low heat, warm 1 cup applesauce until it’s hot but not boiling.… Continue reading
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Attempt to Save Seeds
This year being the first year that I planted more annual flowers (cosmos, zinnias, calendulas, African daisies and marigolds), I wanted to try seed saving. The marigolds seem to be quite successful and abundant (even after I sort through all… Continue reading
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Cilantro -> Stinging Nettle
When cilantro turns into stinging nettle…. When you go to harvest some cilantro that you planted and can’t figure out why it’s so prickly….. Only to decide that you need to do some research because it certainly wasn’t that way… Continue reading
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Fern Watch
The ferns are making a comeback! Love seeing these signs of spring and new growth. It’s always exciting to watch the garden wake up again. 🌱 #GardenUpdate #FernWatch #NewSeasonNewLife #SimpleJoys #NatureReturns #BackyardGarden #SlowAndSteady🐢 #CreationSpeaks Continue reading
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Life Anew
New life breaking through the soil! A reminder that Jesus brings life anew! Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 Continue reading
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Smart Cat Life Hack
Smart cat life hack: steal the warmest spot in the house. When it’s -50 outside, cozy jackets aren’t just for humans! #ColdWeatherComfort #ArcticChill Continue reading
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Lunch Hour Hobbies
Stitching a little joy into my lunch break 🧵 #SewingTherapy #AddictedToCrafting #LunchHourHobbies Continue reading
Grace Between the Fields 