

Wood Ash in the Garden: Helpful Soil Booster or Old Gardening Myth?
For generations, gardeners have used woodfire ash in the garden as a kind of free homemade fertiliser. Grandparents swore by it. Old orchard growers scattered it beneath fruit trees. Veggie gardeners sprinkled it around the tomatoes and roses.
But does wood ash actually help the garden… or is it just another one of those old gardening myths that’s been passed down over time?
May 226 min read


Tree Conservation-Why Our Old Giants Matter
Big old trees cool our streets in summer.They soften harsh winds.They hold our fragile soils together during storms and heavy rain.They clean the air we breathe and provide shade on those blistering forty-degree afternoons when the garden — and we ourselves — are struggling.
But beyond helping us… trees are also home.
Entire ecosystems live within them...
May 145 min read


The Backyard Chickens That Raised Us
The air’s cooling off, the sky that soft lavender-pink, and my two-year-old granddaughter grips the torch like it’s a sacred treasure.
My five-year-old grandson walks beside her, whispering about “monsters” in the dark.
They’re on an important mission.
They’re heading down to pen up the chickens! Let’s be honest… eggs aren't cheap right now.
Walking out to the pen and collecting warm, freshly laid eggs from your own backyard chickens feels almost rebellious in the best way..
Apr 175 min read


🌱 How to Be Self-Sufficient in Tough Times (Starting in Your Own Backyard)
We don’t need to overhaul our lives overnight to feel more secure.
Sometimes it’s the smallest shifts that make the biggest difference.
Walking down the street to grab a loaf of bread and a carton of milk instead of jumping in the car. Getting a little fresh air, and saving a few dollars while we’re at it.
Planting a few herbs by the back door. A handful of continuous pick lettuce..
Mar 215 min read




