Garden

When you plant hardneck garlic they will develop what is called a scape (flower stalk). This is a thick curly stalk in the center of the leaves. You’ll recognize the…

I thought it was about time I showed you what’s inside the Walkerland greenhouse this year! It looks very tidy and tame right now but it wont be long before…

Cover crops or “green manure” are a valuable part of building & maintaining good soil health, especially in a home garden. We use cover crops in our fields but also…

If you asked me what item every gardener should have I would excitedly exclaim “a Hori-Hori stainless steel weeding knife  of course”! This one tool has literally replaced ALL of…

The bees are back! There’s no shortage of pollinators around our homestead. We do what we can to make this a welcoming & safe place. When the bees come out…

I’ve been delighted to discover that a lot of ornamental flowers and plants are quite edible. I’ll even say that most of them are tasty offering complex and unique flavours.…

Spring has finally arrived at Walkerland! I’ve got dirt under my nails, scrapes, bruises and aching muscles – I couldn’t be happier! I was feeling inspired by the spring air…

The three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash, have been planted together in traditional Native American gardens for centuries. The three sisters support each other and form an ecosystem that helps…

In early spring when the ground is just thawing, chives are one of the first plants to emerge from the ground. They are also one of the first spring time…

When you plant hardneck garlic they will develop what is called a scape (flower stalk). This is a thick curly stalk in the center of the leaves. You’ll recognize the…