96% certain that what I thought was a pie pumpkin when it was a tiny baby is now an acorn squash. And I have 2 of them. Woot wooooot! Fellow gardeners, would you agree? ??????? #nosquashemojis #acornsquash #frontyardgarden #urbangarden #squashinmyfrontyard #ialsohavepiepumpkins #organic #city #toronto #gardening #health #harvest #seedtotable #gardentoplate #farmtofork #gardentotable #icouldgoon #thisisfun #growyourownfood #health #wellness #mystery #fun
IG: Ok so I had a “holy shit” moment tonight where I looked over at this random arrangement of my homegrown magic that I’m drying and ripening on the windowsill and the light was just so nice on it and I was completely in awe and gratitude of nature… these colours, holy effin’ ballz. They don’t even need a filter. How does this exist?
Ok so I had a “holy shit” moment tonight where I looked over at this random arrangement of my homegrown magic that I’m drying and ripening on the windowsill and the light was just so nice on it and I was completely in awe and gratitude of nature… these colours, holy effin’ ballz. They don’t even need a filter. How does this exist?! ??????✌?#gratitudemoment #doublerainbowmoment #doublerainbowfeels #fallfeels #beautiful #randommomentofbeauty #aweandwonder #wonderful #harvest #garden #love #urbangarden #seedsaving #gardentoplate #seedtoplate #organicgarden #organicgardener #gardenlife #appreciate #wellness #health #beauty #realfood #growyourownfood #toronto #feedme #ilovethis
IG: The ONLY plants that remained completely safe from the shenanigans of our animal cohabitants this season were the ones in this beautiful rough cut hemlock “picnic basket” enclosed raised bed that @jeffreymcglynn custom designed and built for me at the beginning of the summer. It is now exploding with pristine growth; squashes, lettuce, cauliflower, tomatillos, tomatoes, beets, pak choy, ground cherries, marigolds, zinnias and more ✨ (note for next year: tomatillos are probably better suited for a larger enclosure ?). Loving this pic by @torontogardener/@thegrowingneighbour and feeling so grateful we decided to give up this 4×6′ plot of grass for food ? What’s your grass giving back to YOU?
The ONLY plants that remained completely safe from the shenanigans of our animal cohabitants this season were the ones in this beautiful rough cut hemlock “picnic basket” enclosed raised bed that @jeffreymcglynn custom designed and built for me at the beginning of the summer. It is now exploding with pristine growth; squashes, lettuce, cauliflower, tomatillos, tomatoes, beets, pak choy, ground cherries, marigolds, zinnias and more ✨ (note for next year: tomatillos are probably better suited for a larger enclosure ?). Loving this pic by @torontogardener/@thegrowingneighbour and feeling so grateful we decided to give up this 4×6′ plot of grass for food ? What’s your grass giving back to YOU? #garden #urbangarden #gardenenclosure #raisedbed #enclosedraisesbed #hemlock #custom #design #build #protectyourplants #protectyourveggies #raccoons #squirrels #groundhogs #rabbits #pests #animals #citylife #urbangardening #organicgardening #organic #wellness #health #fun #wednesdaywisdom #love #nature #garden #healthiswealth
IG: Update on that pie pumpkin you watched me pollinate (that’s a lotta p’s) by hand a few weeks ago: it was successful! It’s now the size of a large grapefruit. Pretty sure this is a pie pumpkin?! I have two others nearby that I thought WERE pie pumpkins initially, but now I’m thinking they might be acorn squash or a small, ridged gourd-type pumpkin. This is what happens when you don’t label your plants and/or use mystery volunteer seedlings smuggled across the border from your late mother’s compost pile. Not that I care, it’s more of a fun adventure waiting to see what turns into what, anyway
Update on that pie pumpkin you watched me pollinate (that’s a lotta p’s) by hand a few weeks ago: it was successful! It’s now the size of a large grapefruit. Pretty sure this is a pie pumpkin?! I have two others nearby that I thought WERE pie pumpkins initially, but now I’m thinking they might be acorn squash or a small, ridged gourd-type pumpkin. This is what happens when you don’t label your plants and/or use mystery volunteer seedlings smuggled across the border from your late mother’s compost pile. Not that I care, it’s more of a fun adventure waiting to see what turns into what, anyway! ????? #squash #pumpkin #mystery #pollination #growth #urbangarden #frontyard #sugarpiepumpkin #fall #growyourownfood #organic #yum #wellness #fun #adventures #flybytheseatofyourpants #surprise #fromseedtotable #urbangrowing #gardening #toronto #lovethis #happy #humpday
IG: SOUND ON✨ I was determined to demonstrate how crunchy my simple homemade naturally fermented dill pickles are, so I opened up a jar from 3 weeks ago and crunched one… it was zingy AF and deeeelicious . Sold on them yet?! ???• • • • • Background: I had just biked home uphill from downtown and my helmet hair, sweat, and runny cardio nostril are just legit realness. I ain’t gonna dry my sweat, brush my hair or put on makeup (or even, apparently, wipe my nose on my sleeve) to crunch a pickle on Instagram. Plus let’s be serious, this is my daily summer look. Not sure when I last did my hair or wore makeup… thank the lord for a side braid, summer sun glow and the one that loves me exactly for the silly au naturale wild garden child that I am ?????✨pickle ouuuuuuut✌?
SOUND ON✨ I was determined to demonstrate how crunchy my simple homemade naturally fermented dill pickles are, so I opened up a jar from 3 weeks ago and crunched one… it was zingy AF and deeeelicious . Sold on them yet?! ???• • • • • Background: I had just biked home uphill from downtown and my helmet hair, sweat, and runny cardio nostril are just legit realness. I ain’t gonna dry my sweat, brush my hair or put on makeup (or even, apparently, wipe my nose on my sleeve) to crunch a pickle on Instagram. Plus let’s be serious, this is my daily summer look. Not sure when I last did my hair or wore makeup… thank the lord for a side braid, summer sun glow and the one that loves me exactly for the silly au naturale wild garden child that I am ?????✨pickle ouuuuuuut. #crunchypickle #inmyglory #lactofermentation #ferments #justbeeyourself #hi #zingy #pickles #homemade #health #wellness #summerglow #youcanpicklethat #ilovepickles #gardentotable #seedtoplate #urbangarden #iamsilly #thisisme #haha #fun #crunch #listen #bigcrunch #rawfood #realfood #traditionalpickling #yum #peaceout✌?
IG: Smudge me! My homemade smudge stick smells heavenly. I used dried herbs and flowers from the garden to create this sage-based masterpiece (though I’ll admit, my bundling skills need some work). The air smells sweet like flowers, sage and tulsi. Everything in here I grew from seed this year, and it feels awesome. Just good energy here now, folks
Smudge me! My homemade smudge stick smells heavenly. I used dried herbs and flowers from the garden to create this sage-based masterpiece (though I’ll admit, my bundling skills need some work). The air smells sweet like flowers, sage and tulsi. Everything in here I grew from seed this year, and it feels awesome. Just good energy here now, folks ?? #DIY #smudgestick #sage #herbs #flowers #organic #fromthegarden #clearingenergy #smellsdelicious #fromseedtostick #urbangarden #relaxation #meditation #easy #health #wellness #tuesdaymotivation #love
IG: Anybody else love dill pickles??! I’ve finally posted my easy AF recipe for crunchy, zingy, delicious garlic dill pickles, prepped and jarred in under 10min. They’re naturally lacto-fermented which means probiotic goodness and zero vinegar! Try this simple recipe yourself for the cleanest pickle you can get; you won’t be disappointed. Link in profile
Anybody else love dill pickles??! I’ve finally posted my easy AF recipe for crunchy, zingy, delicious garlic dill pickles, prepped and jarred in under 10min. They’re naturally lacto-fermented which means probiotic goodness and zero vinegar! Try this simple recipe yourself for the cleanest pickle you can get; you won’t be disappointed. Link in profile ✨ #dillpickles #freshandfrank #easy #simple #garlicdills #zingy #crunchy #fermentation #lactofermentation #naturalfermentation #pickling #ferments #probiotics #healthy #health #wellness #yum #pickles #dill #fun #summer #vegan #paleo #vegetarian #glutenfree #youcandoit #tryit
IG: Ma belly be full after this deliciously colorful and fresh lunch??(ahahahaha); Montreal-style organic spelt everything bagel, grassfed butter, avocado, beefsteak watermelon tomato slices from the garden, 2 eggs from the ladies, red onion, peashoots, and a side of fresh organic figs and strawberries. Check out the dark orange colour of the nutrient-packed yolk from our happy, happy, healthy chickens! ?????? Honestly, most bagels make me feel like shit but these organic spelt ones from @thebigcarrot don’t, so they’re a delicious treat
Ma belly be full after this deliciously colorful and fresh lunch??(ahahahaha); Montreal-style organic spelt everything bagel, grassfed butter, avocado, beefsteak watermelon tomato slices from the garden, 2 eggs from the ladies, red onion, peashoots, and a side of fresh organic figs and strawberries. Check out the dark orange colour of the nutrient-packed yolk from our happy, happy, healthy chickens! ?????? Honestly, most bagels make me feel like shit but these organic spelt ones from @thebigcarrot don’t, so they’re a delicious treat. #whatiate #justatethis #ilovesummer #organicgoodness #cottageweekend #feelslikefall #eattherainbow #weekendgetaway #lakelife #feedme #yum #delicious #lunch #realfood #organic #health #wellness #health #justeatrealfood #yesieatbagelssometimes #lovinglife #growyourownfood #nomnomnom #eggs #chickens #happy #fun #food #love
IG: Hey it’s me, soaked, holding a chicken, totally in my element (✨GARDEN✨) and featured on a sweet blog????! Check out my garden, the chickens, a list of EVERYTHING I’m growing and more, featured on @thegrowingneighbour blog, “a project that taps into the stories and magic of growing food in Toronto backyards”. See: “Laura’s Glowing Garden” – link in her profile, or thegrowingneighbour.com ?????. While you’re at it, check out the other gardens of my fellow Growing Neighbours, because they’re so inspiring and all have so much of their own wonderful character. Thanks so much to @thegrowingneighbour for featuring me; I am honoured to be part of the project! •••••••••••• Last thing: if you’re still craving backyard garden inspo, check out the personal insta of The Growing Neighbour creator, Jazlyn @torontogardener??. Pure awesomeness
Hey it’s me, soaked, holding a chicken, totally in my element (✨GARDEN✨) and featured on a sweet blog????! Check out my garden, the chickens, a list of EVERYTHING I’m growing and more, featured on @thegrowingneighbour blog, “a project that taps into the stories and magic of growing food in Toronto backyards”. See: “Laura’s Glowing Garden” – link in her profile, or thegrowingneighbour.com ?????. While you’re at it, check out the other gardens of my fellow Growing Neighbours, because they’re so inspiring and all have so much of their own wonderful character. Thanks so much to @thegrowingneighbour for featuring me; I am honoured to be part of the project! •••••••••••• Last thing: if you’re still craving backyard garden inspo, check out the personal insta of The Growing Neighbour creator, Jazlyn @torontogardener??. Pure awesomeness. •••••• #urbangarden #urbangardener #organicgardening #organic #growyourownfood #fromseed #fromseedtoplate #realfood #veggies #chickens #laurasglowinggarden #gardenproject #thegrowingneighbour #inmyelement #authentic #toronto #growinginthecity #citylife #urbangrower #love #health #wellness #fun #nutrition #hens #bigsmiles #growit #healthy #youcreateyourlife #lovethis
IG: Organic slowcooker turkey for the win! Easy AF. Serves 2. ??? ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1. Take 2 organic turkey wings (cheap AF). Put them in your crockpot. Add about 1/2 inch of water. Just a splash really. 2. Season/douse them with ample sea salt, sage, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme and a pinch of cayenne. Ginger powder is good too but I didn’t have this today. 3. Cover with lid. Cook them on low for 5-7 hours. 4. Revel at how effing delicious they smell, then enjoy with a boatload of veggies. Fall off the bone gooooood! Annnnnd folks, that was my dinner. Belly is full and I’m totally content. P.s. Keep the ridiculous flavour juice. I cooked it into basmati rice. Bomb diggity ✌?✌?
Organic slowcooker turkey for the win! Easy AF.
Serves 2. ???
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1. Take 2 organic turkey wings (cheap AF). Put them in your crockpot. Add about 1/2 inch of water. Just a splash really.
2. Season/douse them with ample sea salt, sage, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme and a pinch of cayenne. Ginger powder is good too but I didn’t have this today.
3. Cover with lid. Cook them on low for 5-7 hours.
4. Revel at how effing delicious they smell, then enjoy with a boatload of veggies. Fall off the bone gooooood!
Annnnnd folks, that was my dinner. Belly is full and I’m totally content.
P.s. Keep the ridiculous flavour juice. I cooked it into basmati rice. Bomb diggity. ??#cookyourownfood #turkeywings #organic #easy #crockpotmeals #crockpotmeat #crockpotcooking #feedme #whatiate #dinner #realfood #yum #holisticnutrition #tryit #easyAF #nutrition #health #wellness #fitness #fun #cooking #justeatrealfood #simple #love ✌?✌?