🌾 Best Canadian Heirloom Crops for Seed Saving

🌾 Best Canadian Heirloom Crops for Seed Saving

Grow once, harvest forever: the backbone of food independence For preppers, homesteaders, and self-reliant families, food security starts with seeds. But not just any seeds — heirloom, open-pollinated varieties that you can save and replant year after year. Seed saving isn’t just about thrift. It’s about adaptation, resilience, and independence from seed corporations and fragile…

Indoor Vegetable Seed Starting: A Beginner’s Guide

Indoor Vegetable Seed Starting: A Beginner’s Guide

Starting vegetable seeds indoors is a fantastic way to get a jump on the growing season and ensure strong, healthy plants. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, learning how to properly start seeds indoors can lead to a bountiful harvest. Here’s everything you need to know to get started! Why Start Seeds Indoors?…

Gardening Strategy: How Many Plants for a Year’s Supply

Gardening Strategy: How Many Plants for a Year’s Supply

Calculating Storage For this particular article we’re going to pick a popular item, tomatoes. The first step is to figure out how much you need to put into storage for your year’s supply. In my case, we’re going to say that we’ll have a tomato based meal once per week, so let’s round that out…