by Anna Pageau | Gardening
Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is a relatively simple plant to grow. It is probably one of the most versatile plants you can add to your garden. This pepper is something most of us use, or have used, when creating various recipes. However, did you know it’s also considered...
by Anna Pageau | Gardening
Edible flowers have been used for centuries. They provide a unique flavor both raw and cooked. Edible flowers may seem like a strange idea at first, but they are packed with plant nutrients known as phytochemicals and a range of vitamins and minerals. A great reason...
by Anna Pageau | Gardening, Holistic Care
When you have an abundance of fresh produce an easy way to store them is in the freezer. A surprisingly large selection of fruits and veggies can be frozen “as is” or you can wash and chop them in a way that’s easy to pull out and cook with later. This won’t take long...
by Anna Pageau | Gardening, Holistic Care
In our modern society of refrigerators and freezers, canning has become a lost art. When you read about the risks of canning it sounds like one of the scariest ways to preserve food, but it truly is easy. Our modern convenience of freezing, you toss food in freezer...
by Anna Pageau | Gardening
Tired of having to buy your salad greens every week. Ready to try salad gardening. Maybe you don’t have a lot of space outside for a garden, or you live in a tiny urban space. The good news is you don’t have to grow outside. It doesn’t take a lot of space or...
by Anna Pageau | Gardening
The recent global situation has shown us that stocking up on produce can be beneficial. For many or us we want to be more self-reliant for our food. Unfortunately, gardening isn’t always possible so let’s explore ways to get produce in bulk in other ways. Before you...
