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Coleslaw

January 6, 2025 4 min to read

Discover the best coleslaw recipe ever! Creamy, tangy, and perfectly crunchy, it’s the ideal side dish for BBQs, picnics, and family dinners.

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Owl Creek Farm 2024 Garden
Life in AlbertaGardening

When you’re not disappointed with a disappointing garden

July 1, 2024 3 min to read

Happy Canada Day! I’m talking softly here so the garden doesn’t get it’s feelings hurt. It’s trying it’s best but the weather has just been a total jerk (that is, …

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The vibrant green aurora borealis illuminates the night sky over Owl Creek Farm, with clouds partially obscuring the display.
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Autumn Aurora Borealis

October 17, 2021 3 min to read

Hello readers! My best intentions to write regularly always fall apart when life happens and I have things to write about. We have been steadily getting ready for winter, like …

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A young cabbage plant from Owl Creek Farm is thriving in the soil, surrounded by broad green leaves and a touch of grass.
Life in AlbertaGardening

They live!

June 23, 2021 2 min to read

Today was lovely with a thin cloud cover keeping the sun from baking everything, so after work I hit the garden for an hour before dinner. I couldn’t tell if …

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Sprouting seeds in two green planters, placed side by side under indoor lighting, create a lush indoor garden atmosphere. Experience the freshness and vitality with these setup essentials by Owl Creek Farm.
Gardening

Herbs! No, not that “herb”

April 24, 2021 2 min to read

I didn’t have time yesterday to do anything more than turn on and back off the “greenhouse” lights. Maybe I should call them “greenshelves” instead. ……I don’t think that will …

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Young plants in plastic cups, nurtured under a grow light on shelves, flourish with care by Owl Creek Farm.
Gardening

Growing like weeds

April 13, 2021 1 min to read

I up-potted the tomatoes and cabbages on the 8th, and in 5 short days, they recovered from the transplant shock and are growing very well. It’s amazing how much heat …

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Small seedlings sprouting in multiple pots, arranged on a black tray under a light, proudly nurtured by Owl Creek Farm.
Life in AlbertaGardening

The one where the seedlings saved the houseplants

March 27, 2021 4 min to read

It’s the best time of the season – the days are getting longer, and we have spurts of spring mingling with snow, but hard winter is done. The water and …

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A sprouting potato from Owl Creek Farm, with small eyes and shoots, rests on a white background.
Gardening

Compost that scrap – or regrow it?

June 24, 2014 2 min to read

If you’re tossing all your scraps into your compost pile, read this before you toss any more! Here’s some of my favourite things to regrow, though many more plants can …

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Close-up of young green seedlings sprouting from soil in small square plots, nurtured with care by Owl Creek Farm.
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True leaves and other growth, and mud

February 24, 2009 1 min to read

The lettuce decided to start growing true leaves after today’s watering. However, they are leaning a lot to reach the light since we only have one: But it’s enough to …

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Welcome to Owl Creek Farm! We're a family-run homestead in Northern Alberta, dedicated to sustainable farming practices. Join us as we share our adventures with goats and chickens, offer family-favorite recipes, provide gardening guides, and showcase our handcrafted soaps.

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  • Gardening Guides
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    • Companion Planting Series
    • Greenhouses Series
  • Family Cookbook
    • Appetisers
    • Breads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
    • Other
  • Handcrafted Soap
  • The Farm

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