You have worked hard to start your plants from seed; they all look fantastic, lush, green, and ready for the garden. It’s past your last frost date, and you’re ready to move them outside. Does the next step of hardening them off seem a little intimidating? Throughout this article we will be divin...

Did you know you can make pots to plant up your seedlings at little to no cost? Yes, you read that right! All you need is some old newspaper and a cylindrical glass jar. You may be wondering how to make newspaper plant pots and why on earth anyone would make them instead of buying the premade pea...

There is nothing as wonderful in the world as plucking a tomato from a vine and eating it.  I wait all spring for that moment.  We live in zone 3b in the interior of BC, Canada, and growing fresh tomatoes here can be tricky but possible with a few adaptations.  Over my gardening career, I have d...

Gardening is such a fun and satisfying hobby! There's nothing like the feeling of nurturing a seed and watching it grow into a beautiful plant. One of my favorite things to grow in my garden is carrots. It wasn't always this way, growing carrots used to feel rather tedious, but I've learned some ...

Gardening is not just a pastime for me; it's a cornerstone of everything I do. It's a deep-seated passion that connects me to the rhythms of nature, enriches my health, saves money, strengthens family bonds, and fosters sustainable living. Let me share why gardening is so vital to me and the myri...

Hey there! Let’s chat about how we can beat the winter doldrums by getting our gardening game on, even when the frost is still on the windowpanes. If you're living in zones 3-6, you know February can be a tough cookie—cold, gray, and kind of a tease with spring still a bit off in the distance. Bu...

How our Little Mountain Ranch Journey Began  If you’ve ever wondered how we got to Little Mountain Ranch, I’m excited to re-sharethe entire story with you, from the very beginning. This is a bit of a long tale, so grab a cup of tea, cozy up, and feel free to ask any questions - you can email me...

Hey there, friends! Today is an extra special day as I welcome you into what is the end result of the journey we’ve been sharing with you on our YouTube channel over the last 9 months or so.. Every year, I look forward to sharing one of my favorite videos, the Pantry Tour! a peek into the tapest...

Hello fellow homesteaders, I’m Chelsea, and I’d like to welcome you to the Little Mountain Ranch, where we embrace the values of self-sufficiency, grow our own produce, and preserve the bounties of our gardens. Food preservation has become an essential skill for us, ensuring we have access to nut...

Cabbage moths are the bane of anyone who wants to grow brassicas. They are little white moths who lay eggs on the underside of the leaves of cabbages, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower and broccoli. Those little eggs hatch into small green worms that can wreak havoc by eating holes ...