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ReUse Anything to Start Your Seedlings

Upcycle, Recycle, Reuse Anything and Everything from newspaper to plastic jugs to start your seedlings

April 9, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Pick through your recycling bin for your next set of pots for Seed Starting – Grow food, save the world. And money, save money. That’s right, anything. If you are already interested in growing your own vegetables, flowers and plants you’re already doing your part as far as I’m concerned. However, with anything …

Egg Carton Super Bees!

March 30, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Googly eyes, recycled egg cartons, and neon. A super fun inspired by nature Kids’ Craft. What more could you ask for? Yep! We’ve been crafting with egg cartons again! Give this one a try! We had an official Bug Week out here at the farm, and we got up to some …

DIY Wavy Washcloth

DIY crochet pattern for hand made wash clothes

March 29, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

I have invited my dear friend, the lovely and the talented Ashley, to come and teach me how to crochet. I’ll let her get on with the details. By the way – There is a handy dandy video tutorial…. Find the link below! Homemade Wavy Washcloth Consider making a bunch of these for any Mother’s …

Vegetable Planting Schedule

March 7, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Here is your vegetable planting schedule. Having a continuous harvest garden is a nice way to ensure you have a variety of fresh home grown vegetables all season. In some cases it may mean you get to enjoy your earlier harvests, and plan to preserve the last harvest for the upcoming winter. I know, I know, it’s …

Gardening Books for Beginners and Experts

March 3, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

There are a multitude of things to consider when planning out your garden. Generally speaking soil types, as well as sun vs. shade, and climate are top of the list. However, plant hardiness, compatibility with neighbour plants etc are also key factors. Whether it be flowers, herbs or vegetables, knowledge is power, and knowledge often comes …

Top Ten Seed Starting Ideas

February 20, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

I have here for you, the top ten seed starting ideas. Starting seeds in late winter is a great way to feel productive and also a wonderful way to ward off the winter blues and blahs. I have put together a list of the best ideas out there for getting your seeds started, and to …

Printable Garden Plot Layout

February 16, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

There is over four feet of snow on the garden, but yes, you guessed it – it’s time to start thinking about what you are going to plant, and where. I have put together this Garden Plot Layout free for you to use (just click on it and print it out) to help with the planning. …

Top Ten Bee and Butterfly Crafts

February 9, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

In anticipation of Earth Day (and a deliciously fruitful spring and summer) I thought it fitting that we celebrate some of the creatures who make it all possible. Imagine how hard it would be to get things growing, if you had to do all of the pollinating yourself? Yikes. Here are the Top Ten Bee …

Track Your Garden’s Progress

February 9, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

One of the best ways to improve on your garden in this growing season, and in future growing seasons, is to know what happened in your garden during the last growing season. Use a Track Your Garden’s Progress Vegetable Journal to record all the fun and fine details of your garden – and I’ve created …

Super Easy Eco Friendly Valentine Decorations

Valentine Streamers made from recycled gift wrap paper.

February 5, 2015 Evelyne Nemcsok 0 Comments

Make a super easy, eco-friendly Valentine decorations to celebrate the holiday! As with a lot of the stuff we do around here, we used stuff that we were otherwise going to toss away. We came up with these Eco-friendly Valentine Streamers made with stuff from the recycling bin! For your convenience, this post may contain a …