Homesteading
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Planting Garlic
Before the cold creeped in, I wanted to plant my garlic. Garlic requires a “cooling off” period before it starts to grow. The colder weather and upcoming snow was perfect for the garlic bulbs. My sister-in-law saves her garlic bulbs… 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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Picking Dandelions
Picking dandelions as a farm kid was something my sister and I would do. Often followed by presenting our beautiful bouquet for our mom, who reluctantly put them in vase for display. Or casting whimsical wishes upon blowing the white… 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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Lunch Hour Hobbies
Stitching a little joy into my lunch break 🧵 #SewingTherapy #AddictedToCrafting #LunchHourHobbies Continue reading
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From City Lights to Country Nights: My Journey Begins
I’m a self-proclaimed introvert and an accountant by trade, with a love for horses, homesteading and all things that make life a little simpler. Life in the city has been full of opportunities but deep down, I’ve always dreamed of… Continue reading





