Cowboy Candy | Candied Jalapenos To Warm The Soul
There is a special place in our hearts here at the Wilderstead for Cowboy Candy. This stuff is very addictive, […]
POTATO TOWERS 2020 – Comparing Buckets vs Rows vs Towers – Small Space Backyard Potato Planters
We eat a ton of potatoes. Probably more than most folks do. We make poutine at least once or twice […]
A New Goat Pen & A New Goat On The Wilderstead | Pulling Welded Wire Goat Fence With An ATV
We are expanding our herd of goats this summer! Woohoo! So that means we need to get an entire new […]
Spring Chickens On The WIlderstead! Our first Chicks Hatched On The Homestead
New life on the Wilderstead this morning! Mother Clucker and Gertrude have been patiently sharing a nesting box sitting on […]
Two Simple SOLAR Powered IRRIGATION Systems We Use For Our Off Grid Greenhouse & Gardens
As we slowly make our transition to an off grid property, we continue to experiment with various alternative sources for […]
The CHALLENGES of GARDENING on the CANADIAN SHIELD – Planting An Apple Orchard in Northern Ontario
To say we have a lot of rocks here on the Wilderstead is an understatement. It makes gardening in northern […]
Catching & Pressure Canning Fresh Wild Rainbow Trout/Steelhead From Lake Superior
Spring time. One thing that we love to do here is go fishing for lake Superior rainbow trout, or steelhead. […]
Building A DIY Greenhouse – A High Tunnel Hoop House To Extend Growing Season In Northern Ontario
We have a short growing season here. June through September – in a good year. After building our first greenhouse […]
Backyard Maple Syrup From Start To Finish – Every Single Step From Tap To Bottle | How To Make It
Everyone loves it and you don’t need any special equipment. Even just a turkey fryer will make you some amazing […]
Trees Are Tapped – The Sap Be Flowin | 2020 Maple Syrup Season Has Begun | Our Dog Directed This One
It’s officially maple season! I had no idea our dog Caddis would be so talented with a camera. We strapped […]