Gardens, Home, Recipes, & Stories
I have never really tried making bouquets, I was always more of the plunk it all in a vase type of gal, and called it good enough. That is, until I discovered flower farmers on YouTube! Floret, Garden Answer, and Cranery’s whimsical bouquets really inspired a creativity in me I didn’t know existed… Important Note:… Continue reading Whimsical Bouquets from My Garden
Last year when Mr. B was laying out a new gravel path up to our house on the hill, we decided to remove all the grass in the Plum Garden, create more garden beds, and add a circular gravel path. My favourite fruit is nectarines, so we invested in a hardy dwarf nectarine tree sapling… Continue reading Overhauling the Plum Garden Layout
Leftovers reheated in a ramekin This is a very hearty meal for those times you're in need of proper comfort food. Loaded with protein and flavour, you can't go wrong with this easy to make meal. I make a large batch so I can share with my Auntie, and we freeze the leftovers for even… Continue reading Rosée Ravioli Recipe
I have 8 basil plants (2 varieties) growing in my hydroponics this year, primarily because I love making my own pesto, and they were finally ready to harvest. Of course you can buy pesto for convenience, but homemade fresh pesto is really worth the extra effort. I also spread it on toasted sandwiches, roast veggies… Continue reading Pesto Perogies Recipe
Mr B was spotted moving in the new Fairy House. Loving their diamond window, moss roof, and red door! Today a new neighbour moved into the Fairy Slope community, with the help of Mr. B., (aka “Fairy house builder” and “Fairy moving company”). Mr. B trying out the hammock on the lush new clover lawn.… Continue reading A Fairy House & A Hammock
One of the things I've been learning lately on youtube garden university is when to prune different perennial plants & shrubs. Apparently (according to Floret Farm on Youtube) the best time to cut lilacs for a bouquet is when the blooms are about 50% open, and the best time to prune a lilac is when… Continue reading Pruning & Bouquets
One of the things that grows incredibly well in our garden is our big ol' rhubarb plant. We have bags of it in our freezer, and are always looking for interesting ways to use it. I tried adapting a googled recipe first but it came out quite flat and lacking rhubarb flavour. In future I… Continue reading Rhubarb Cookie Recipe
For as long as I can remember, I've always hated yellow flowers. The one request I had when my wedding bouquet of Gerbera Daisies was being made was NO yellow! Ironically the day of our wedding the backdrop to our photos was a sea of yellow flowers, but I didn't mind in the end, as… Continue reading Homage to Buttercups
A few years ago we started investing more time into growing a variety of plants for our pollinator garden, and a selection of trees we love. I keep a gardening journal in a spreadsheet here. In Spring of 2025 I started experimenting with seed starting in my little window ledge hydroponic growers (LetPot & Aerogarden)… Continue reading Plum Hill Garden on Youtube
Ingredients: 1 & 2/3 cup gluten free flour mix1/3 cup chocolate or berry flavoured vegan protein powder2 eggs (or substitute 1/3 cup liquid Just Egg)2 T vegetable oil1 & 1/2 cup dairy free milk (we use cashew or oat milk)coconut oilToppings: vegan becel margarine, maple syrup Instructions: Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and wet… Continue reading Brent’s Protein Pancake Recipe
