Understanding Terpenes

There are more than 200 different terpenes in cannabis, each playing a specific role. The Understanding Terpenes series will take a look at terpenes found in cannabis and the medical benefit they bring. What Are Terpenes? Terpenes are what give plants their smell. They are hydrocarbons, organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon, part…

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Beef Dip

This easy to make Beef Dip features beautiful Alberta beef, slow cooked to perfection. Alberta Beef  The province has over four and a half million head of cattle, compared to the population of roughly 3.931 million people we are outnumbered by cattle. Agriculture has a significant position in the province’s economy with 44% of all…

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Cooking A Tri Tip

Tri Tip is an impressive cut of beef that is absolutely spectacular. The technique we used for cooking a tri tip was to slow roast in the oven then butter bast it for a beautiful finish. Know Your Butcher We are very lucky to know an amazing butcher. His skill is incredible and you can…

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Cool Weather Crops

cool weather crops

Cool weather crops are  the first parts of the garden we start and are the last sections we harvest. With multiple plantings we can take advantage of all seasons, creating a 4-season garden.   Many crops can tolerate colder weather and soil, and can be planted as early spring vegetables or started late in the…

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How To Grow Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes are some of the easiest tomatoes you can grow. This article was first written for and published at Earth, Food and Fire. If you are new to gardening, are short on time or perhaps short on space cherry tomatoes are the tomato you should be growing. Cherry tomatoes get their name from the…

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