Welcome to Five Canadian Acres

Five Canadian Acres is my journey of growing food, saving seeds and learning along the way in a cold climate garden. From starting seeds in winter to harvesting in fall, I share the successes, challenges and lessons that come with growing in a short season.


Growing a Garden

Gardening has always been about more than just growing food. It's about learning, experimenting and finding what works in a short growing season. I share successes, challenges and lessons from my cold climate garden.

Saving Seeds

Saving seeds connects each season to the next. I'm passionate about growing, selecting and preserving varieties that thrive in my garden while sharing seeds suited for gardeners growing in challenging climates.

Learning Herbalism

My herbalism journey has deepened my connection with plants and the many ways they can support our everyday lives. I love learning about traditional uses of herbs and growing useful plants on my acreage