Three ways to deal with slugs
Article and photo by Jacqui Shannon It’s the time of year when our gardens are starting to really come into their own. Our delicate seedling… Read More »Three ways to deal with slugs
Gardening
Easy DIY organic fertilizer
Article and photographs by Jacqui Shannon. Here in the United Kingdom as in Canada, along the rivers and in marsh lands, something nearly magical grows,… Read More »Easy DIY organic fertilizer
Urban gardening
Just three weeks ago, my rooftop garden on narrow boat Miracle was starting to look like a winner. The garden I’d planned and planted was… Read More »Urban gardening
Seasonal eating & anticipation
There is nothing quite as exciting as the anticipation of your first tomato of the season. I was away this weekend and came back to… Read More »Seasonal eating & anticipation
Natural pest management
Article and photograph by Jacqui Shannon. One of the biggest questions new organic gardeners ask is about pest management. We all seem to understand the… Read More »Natural pest management
Potting on Tomatoes
Article and photograph by Jacqui Shannon, expat Canadian in the UK. A month ago myself and several volunteers helped plant hundreds of Tumbling Tom and… Read More »Potting on Tomatoes
Homesteaders Emporium (Vancouver) – a review by GaddAboutEating
Homesteaders Emporium 649 E Hastings St Vancouver , BC, British Columbia Canada, V6A 1R2 (604) 568-7675 http://www.homesteadersemporium.ca/ Blessed are the Cheese Makers, the Bee Keepers,… Read More »Homesteaders Emporium (Vancouver) – a review by GaddAboutEating
What’s not to love about nettles?
Photos and article by Jacqui Shannon. Stinging Nettles are terrible, brush up against them and you instantly know. Itchy red bumps that stay irritating for… Read More »What’s not to love about nettles?
Stinging Nettle Risotto
Recipe by Jacqui Shannon, adapted from Hugh Fearnly-Whittngstall What’s not to love about nettles? Photos and article by Jacqui Shannon. Stinging Nettles are terrible,… Read More… Read More »Stinging Nettle Risotto
Main Street Honey Shoppe – Vancouver
Review by GaddAboutEating Main Street Honey Shoppe 4125 Main Street Vancouver, B.C. V5V 3P6 604 – 879 – 6052 Fax: 1 – 888 – 424… Read More »Main Street Honey Shoppe – Vancouver