5 Vegetable Garden Layout Strategies for Better Yields

In this guide, we will cover the practical strategies I use to structure my main crop garden. We will discuss exactly where to place specific plants, how to manage pests and slopes, and why you might want to stop growing certain vegetables altogether.

Large Family Grocery Haul: How to Feed 9 People Weekly

In This Post I have shared our massive, once-every-three-months Costco hauls for the last couple of years. However, I am frequently asked what our weekly shopping trips look like! Even with a massive homegrown pantry, we still go to the grocery store every single week to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables. Today, I am … <a title="Large Family Grocery Haul: How to Feed 9 People Weekly" class="read-more" href="https://littlemountainranch.ca/large-family-grocery-haul-weekly/" aria-label="Read more about Large Family Grocery Haul: How to Feed 9

Spring Garden Planning: 3 Lessons for a Better Harvest

Welcome to the first garden update of 2026! The ground here in the North is still frozen solid. We are waking up to snow almost every other day. While it can be a bit demoralizing, this weather forces me to sit down and get serious about spring garden planning.

End of Winter Pantry Audit: Lessons for Next Year’s Garden

Spring is the time to look at what is left on the shelves and evaluate how much we actually consumed. Did we grow enough? Did we can too much? Today, I am taking you through our winter pantry audit and sharing the biggest lessons we are applying to next year's garden plan.

Small Space Garden Plan: Save $800 in a 10×10 Plot

I get questions constantly from people wanting to grow their own food with limited room. Today, I am sharing exactly what I would do if I had to design a small space garden plan. We are going to look at a standard 10x10 foot space. I will show you how to lay it out, what to plant, and exactly how much money it can save you at the grocery store.

Weekly From-Scratch Menu: Easy Meals from the Pantry

In This Post Over the last month, we focused heavily on 1930s depression-era recipes. It was a hugely educational experiment, but my family is very happy to be back to our normal diet! Many of you have asked how we manage our normal groceries. Today, I am sharing our complete weekly from-scratch menu. We have … Read more

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5 Vegetable Garden Layout Strategies for Better Yields

Large Family Grocery Haul: How to Feed 9 People Weekly

Spring Garden Planning: 3 Lessons for a Better Harvest

End of Winter Pantry Audit: Lessons for Next Year’s Garden

Small Space Garden Plan: Save $800 in a 10×10 Plot

Weekly From-Scratch Menu: Easy Meals from the Pantry

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