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Feb 17, 20237 min read
We Plant These 4 Seeds in February To Maximize Our Veggie Yields!
Home Grown Asparagus From Seed In Northern Ontario, our secret to successfully growing pounds and pounds of vegetable crops despite our...


Jun 10, 20201 min read
POTATO TOWERS 2020 – Comparing Buckets vs Rows vs Towers – Small Space Backyard Potato P
We eat a ton of potatoes. Probably more than most folks do. We make poutine at least once or twice a week, so it’s safe to say that we go...


May 22, 20201 min read
Two Simple SOLAR Powered IRRIGATION Systems We Use For Our Off Grid Greenhouse & Gardens
As we slowly make our transition to an off grid property, we continue to experiment with various alternative sources for power. These are...


May 16, 20201 min read
The CHALLENGES of GARDENING on the CANADIAN SHIELD – Planting An Apple Orchard in Northern Ont
To say we have a lot of rocks here on the Wilderstead is an understatement. It makes gardening in northern Ontario on the Canadian Shield...


Jan 30, 20184 min read
Indoor Seed Starting Setup
We currently have three gardens as well as a small greenhouse on the property. Between all of these growing areas, we are able to...


Jun 6, 20173 min read
Potato Towers
We eat a lot of potatoes. Possibly more than the average household. We make overloaded poutine at least once a week, so it’s safe to...


Apr 30, 20172 min read
Building A Cold frame For Early Produce
Spring comes late here. After a long, cold winter, we are found craving fresh produce. Lettuce, radish & beets will all grow quite well...
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