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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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!”
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”
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”
10 New Years Resolutions Everyone Should Make
If you’re staring down the barrel of a weight loss resolution you know you will fail at in a matter of weeks, try pledging to do better by the planet this year with these 10 easy New Year’s resolutions. 1. Compost Photo by Edward Howell via Unsplash Yes you read that right. Compost. Even ifContinueContinue reading “10 New Years Resolutions Everyone Should Make”
3 films for the planet that you need to see this holiday season
Aside from all the usual holiday, girl meets boy, comedy ensues, they fall in love etc. Movies you may get dragged into, perhaps this holiday season is the time for something more meaty! (stay with me vegetarians)! 2020 has given us time to reflect, if you’re thinking has brought you to a place where youContinueContinue reading “3 films for the planet that you need to see this holiday season”
Moon Snail Microstead 