You actually can’t grow a chipotle pepper, because it isn’t a type of pepper in itself. A chipotle pepper is a Jalapeño pepper that has been allowed to ripen and go red, and is then smoked and dried. This past summer I smoked the green and the reds that I harvested along side some HungarianContinueContinue reading “Growing Chipotle Peppers!”
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3 Perennial Vegetables that you need to plant now!
Lucy with the a first harvest from the compost rhubarb! Rhubarb actually a vegetable with second year harvest! I planted a crown in early Fall 2023, but have previously had established plants that went gangbusters! Rhubarb likes a rich compost/manure and needs to be left undisturbed. The crowns grow underground and can get too bigContinueContinue reading “3 Perennial Vegetables that you need to plant now!”
Adventures in Dehydrating
This year I took the leap into dehydrating. In the Essential Homesteading Skills Survey I did, I found that drying meats herbs, fruit and vegetables for storage in the pantry were essential. I have had issues in the past with space for extra canned goods, especially fruits. How much Jam or Chutney is too much,ContinueContinue reading “Adventures in Dehydrating”
Mushroom Hunting October 2023!
Last Saturday we took the opportunity while the rain stopped, to get into the back country and go mushroom hunting! New to this as we are, Alex and I packed up a lunch, the dogs and followed some friends who have been lifetime mushroom foragers up the logging roads and into the peaceful wilderness southContinueContinue reading “Mushroom Hunting October 2023!”
Fancy Fig Preserve with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey
8lbs 8oz Figs from a friends back yard! I recently had the opportunity to check on a friend place while he was away, and was instructed to pick as many figs as I like as they spoil quickly on the tree. You don’t need to tell me twice. Alex and I both did a bitContinueContinue reading “Fancy Fig Preserve with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey”
September Garden Update
July was perfect weather for the sun loving veggies, August saw a few things bolt, but it was nowhere near as hot as Kelowna on the last weekend in July, when Alex and I went to the Okanagan Tattoo Convention! On our way out of the city, we stopped at a farm stand to getContinueContinue reading “September Garden Update”
Companion Planting for Vegetable Gardens
After an unsuccessful Onion Harvest this year, I’ve started looking at companion planting for next year so I can be ready for next Spring and hopefully generate higher yields, better volume and avoid pests. I’ve learned that companion planting works because it is more akin to nature, with diversity of plants instead of the singleContinueContinue reading “Companion Planting for Vegetable Gardens”
July Garden Update 2023
For more updates follow me on instagram @moonsnailmicrostead The heat is finally here with temperatures pushing 30°C this week! The garden as sprung to new heights in the last couple of weeks with the tomatoes and squash setting lots of fruit. I am especially excited about my Blue Hubbard, Kabocha Squash and Galeux d’Eysines PumpkinsContinueContinue reading “July Garden Update 2023”
Do it Yourself – Self Watering Seed Beds & Grow Light Frame
The last frost date is fast approaching and its time to get the tomatoes, peppers and greens going for the garden. But, going to be away for a couple of weeks! What to do? It turns out that self watering seed beds and grow lamps are pricy. So If you want to save some coinContinueContinue reading “Do it Yourself – Self Watering Seed Beds & Grow Light Frame”
Sourdough Discard Blueberry Scones
I am trying to work through some of last years fruit from my freezer. These scones will help if you’re interested in doing the same thing! Lots of sweetness from the fruit gives you the opportunity to go a bit lighter on the sugar, and using grated frozen butter and sourdough starter discard means lessContinueContinue reading “Sourdough Discard Blueberry Scones”
Moon Snail Microstead 