Strawberry Chipotle Jam

fresh strawberries

The Strawberry Chipotle Jam features sweet berries paired with smoky chipotle peppers for a spectacular sweet savoury jam. Spice It Up If you have never experienced a jam or jelly with a spicy kick, it is something you definitely need to try. Many different peppers can be used when making spicy jams and jellies. The…

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10 Best Herbs to Grow in the Garden

We have created a list of the top 10 Best Herbs to Grow in the Garden. One of the best additions you can add to your yard is a herb garden. It’s a spectacular way to add fresh flavours to your dishes and to add to the dried herb selection in your pantry. Herbs are…

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Gardening During a Drought

drought garden

With much of the country having experienced a drier winter than normal we will look at how we can garden during a drought. With knowledge and good planning, we can have garden success even during the driest periods. Planning for Garden Success When Gardening During a Drought Many factors go into the planning for a…

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How To Grow Corn

corn in a three sisters garden

Corn is a rewarding crop to grow in your garden. With deep roots in history, it is one of the traditional plants grown in a Three Sisters Garden. How To Grow Corn In growing zones lower than zone 4 you should start corn indoors a few weeks before the last frost of the season. Corn…

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Terpenes A Closer Look at Terpinolene

terpinolene

Terpinolene is a terpene found in nutmeg, apples, conifers, sage, parsnip, rosemary, cumin, lilacs, allspice, tea tree and some strains of cannabis. The aroma is herbal, woody, piney floral, often described as fresh. Benefits of Terpinolene The strong anti-fungal properties can also be found in tea tree oil. Studies have shown it to be effective in fighting fungal…

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