Welcome To Canadian Country Woman!
My name is Sara, and this site has come about as a result of my love for the simpler things in life. Within these pages you will find everything from gardening information and tips, through cooking, baking, and preserving to such diverse areas as family, travel and survival. Who knows, I might even throw in some local stories and legends too!
Ahhh, the joys of summer! Tomatoes ripening on the vine. Sun sizzling on the patio. A bountiful harvest appearing in the garden. So much to do, and so little time.
Summer also tends to bring unwanted visitors to the garden. Bugs, insects, creepy-crawlies: whatever you call them, they can gobble away a lovely crop in record time. If you would like to learn how to make
Natural Bug Sprays, & non-poisonous animal repellants, click here. The page includes recipes for pesticides & insecticides, and some safe, humane products to deter animals as well as intruders from entering your yard.
Pest & Disease Control
 - shows how you can work with nature to control pests and diseases, and enjoy a healthier garden and harvest.
Happy Summer Everyone!
Hard Work: Bee bracing itself on grape hyacinth
What's In The Categories?
Gardening: from basics like how to improve your soil to advanced techniques for bonsai and japanese gardens, this category is always growing. If you want to know about a certain veggie, what to do with bugs and other garden pests, or how to encourage youngsters with green thumbs, check here.
Current top articles are:
- Growing plants from seeds - Save on the cost of starter plants in spring. Grow your own from seeds! Illustrated guide shows you how easy it is.
- Specialty garden seed kits - featuring Chocolate garden (Yum!), Medicinal garden, Herbal Teas, Culinary Herbs, Flower Garden Fun Kit for the children, and Bird, Bee and Butterfly Garden
- Greenhouses & Cold Frames - extend your growing season; grow orchids & other specialties
- Create Raised Beds - raised bed gardening saves space, time, and money
- Beautiful Flowering Bulbs - create instant beauty in your garden. Here's everything the beginning gardener needs to know in order to have a spectacular flowering bulb garden.
In The Kitchen: Recipes! Time-tested family favourites for you to savour. Cooking, baking, preserving. Pickle recipes from the 1800's (they're incredible!), and so much more.
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Crafts, Decorating & Gifts: Here's a new category that is just starting to be populated. From crafts to seasonal decorations and unique hand-made gifts, be sure to take a peek.
Craft favourites at this time of year are:
Critters & Creatures: all kinds of wildlife big and small, domesticated and wild. Learn how to make natural remedies for your pet. Attract wildlife to your garden. Critters and creatures bring joy to our lives.
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Regarding Products: Some articles have products listed at the end for your shopping convenience. Canadian suppliers will be shown first, but where there are no Canadian companies, I've included suppliers from around the world.
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