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We Plant These 4 Seeds in February To Maximize Our Veggie Yields!

In Northern Ontario, our secret to successfully growing pounds and pounds of vegetable crops despite our challenging and short growing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...