The Art of Urban Gardening

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The Backyard Harvest Project is literally my backyard. It’s located near Calgary, in a rather poor growing zone on the border of a hail belt with heavy wind, disruptive chinooks, and only 99 frost-free days. If we can have a productive garden, chances are, you can too. We started developing it in 2016 and haven’t stopped since.

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If you know me at all, you know I love to cook & eat. I'm especially fond of baking & handmade pasta. I'm in the midst of a lifestyle shift, mostly in search of more energy. So instead of using my berries to make jam, or muffins or cheesecake
I try to keep.this account gardening only...which isn't in line with my values, and a touch cowardly and lazy. . Today is a day of remembrance. A day to put away my relationship with being Canadian, and focus the lens and my reflections on the past
My 'teapot'. This planter has the perfect tea trip of chamomile, pineapple mint & stevia. . In the summer I make fresh tea often - just pick the leaves, wash & brew ( I use a bodum). One leaf of stevia adds plenty of sweetness. . Right now I'
Controversial opinion: with a little help from sugar, rhubarb doesn't need strawberry. Dare I say, I don't even like them together? #teamrhubarb
Warm and calm, a real treat up here on the ridge. Our whole family spilled into the garden tonight to admire the new tunnel that leads to the fairy garden. The kids loved it so much we got 20 (!) genuine minutes of teenager conversation. For us, the
First course from last night's spring inspired dinner - ricotta crostini with pea shoots & chive oil. . This was a quick easy starter. I made my own foccacia, but you could certainly buy a loaf to use. Toss the peashoots with a bit of chive oil.
A glorious day in the garden, punctuated perfectly with the blooming of my first ever tulip. How beautiful is the cream & butter colour with just a hint of pink on the edges?? . #growyourown #tulipseason #fallbulbs #firstbloom #backyardharvestpro
While our restaurant friends can't welcome us to their patios right now, we'll be ordering their food & dining right here. It's so much greener than even a week ago, and there are some massive "flying panda bear" bumblebees to keep us c