Buttercup & Fern Homestead

01/31/2026

With a last frost date of May 6th for my area, it's time to start preparing for seed starting. The only thing I would put in this early is peppers. Then tomatoes a couple of weeks later or they get too leggy.

08/19/2024

Noooo!!!!! It feels like fall today, but it's only August. Back up to 28° next week.

06/29/2024

Thank you to those who came out to the market. I had fun in spite of the steady rain. I've done it. Now to restock my inventory and prepare for attending every Saturday.

06/28/2024

Tomorrow is the day! I am launching my handmade greeting card business at Sharbot Lake Farmers Market, 9-12 with a farm to table BBQ and Beer Garden from 11-1. Come out and see us at Sharbot Lake Beach. https://www.instagram.com/p/C8uyhDDpdyL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

06/02/2024

Gardening Ain't For Sissy's

05/07/2024

A group of great people. All these YouTube personalities and many many others all had a great time at the Eastern Ontario Homesteading Conference.

05/01/2024

In Ontario,Canada. I mentioned this in a video recently. Why is this still in our canned food?

04/13/2024

Our first Canadian Bresse Chicks have started to pip out of their shells. We have achieved sustainable chickens!

04/05/2024

How many methods of preserving food do you use?

How are you planning your food preservation? I've used several methods in my home. I've created a list of options here. Some are easy, and budget-friendly,...

03/10/2024

It's just under 11 weeks until we can put out transplants in our area. It's time to get started.