Canned Stewed Rhubarb

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This canned stewed rhubarb is sure to become a pantry staple. Rhubarb has become one of my favorite flavours to experiment with. I look forward to the first harvest of the season with this Rhubarb Crisp as the premier dish to kick off the harvest! Growing Rhubarb My rhubarb supply has grown substantially over the…

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How To Grow Broccoli

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Broccoli is another cool weather crop that you can grow at home. It is a Cole crop and part of the Brassica family along with Brussels Sprouts, kale and cabbage. Starting Seeds Early In the Season Broccoli can take a long time to grow, some take 85 – 100 days to harvest, so it is…

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Starting Seeds Indoors

Grow Your Own Food  is an information series on gardening in Canada that will get you started on the right foot and help you every step of the way to having the garden you dream of! You have decided that this year you will grow your own food and you are considering starting some of…

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Composting for Beginners

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Composting for Beginners breaks down the steps to start your own composting program. You have heard the term composting but what exactly does it mean? And how can you put it into action in your yard and garden? We take a deep dive into everything needed when you are considering beginning a compost area. This…

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Growing Rhubarb

Growing Rhubarb in your garden easy, inexpensive and rewarding. Grow Your Own Food is an information series on Gardening in Canada that covers every aspect of growing your own food at home. I help you every step of the way so that you can have the garden you dream of. Rhubarb has had a bit…

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