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Seeds, they hold such potential, whispering promises that make it nearly impossible to not add more and more to your stash each passing year.Now, speaking as a self-proclaimed seed enthusiast (or perhaps hoarder is a more fitting title), I completely understand – bidding farewell to any of these minuscule wonders is no simple task. Over time, however, it's essential to sift through your seed collection. Each seed type has its built-in viability, with some demanding a fresh start every year and others boasting the potential to last up to a decade. Below are some suggestions for how long to keep seeds from...

What happened to my honey? You go to the cupboard to grab some runny honey to slather on that perfectly toasted bread. The butter has melted and has seeped into the warm toast and now for that drizzle of runny honey. You grab the jar, unscrew the lid…and that once beautiful golden runny honey has crystallized.  It’s solid ish…granular and has changed colour ….Eeeek! What happened?  Is it safe to eat?  Here’s everything you need to know about what causes honey to crystallize, uses for the honey once it’s hardened, and how to safely transform it back to runny honey...

If you've been on the hunt for a natural remedy that can turbocharge your well-being, your search ends here. Sounds dramatic but it’s true!  Fermented garlic honey is the answer! Last year you’ll remember me raving incessantly about this stuff, or perhaps I insisted that you try it for yourself.   My family still roll their eyes when I mention it and in all fairness I was talking about garlic honey like it was my full time job….but here’s why…late last fall, early winter, when everyone around me seemed to be catching one bug or another, I turned to my...

Saving seeds in your own garden might seem like a quaint and unnecessary practice but it’s easy and is a very gratifying process.   Seed saving not only connects us with nature but also empowers us to become more self-reliant and environmentally conscious.  I want to encourage you to give it a try this year….and now is the perfect time to collect them. Here’s how to get started with Getting Started with Seed Saving... Not all plants are suitable for seed saving. But you will learn this through your own trial and error of what seeds are easy to save and...