Scotian Sam Gardening

10/16/2026

Picking the biggest celery in my garden this year. :)

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Pumpkin seeds are tiny nutritional powerhouses! 🎃 And if you're growing your own pumpkins, don't throw those seeds away — they're packed with nutrients that support several important functions in your body.

health benefits of pumpkin seeds
1. Supports hormone health
Pumpkin seeds contain zinc, magnesium and healthy fats. Zinc is involved in normal reproductive function and hormone production, although eating pumpkin seeds won't directly balance hormones or treat perimenopause.
2. May support better sleep
They provide magnesium and tryptophan, an amino acid your body uses to make serotonin and melatonin. They're nutritious before-bed snack material, but evidence that pumpkin seeds themselves improve sleep is limited.
3. Supports heart health
Their unsaturated fats, magnesium and fibre (especially when eaten with their shells) can contribute to a heart-healthy diet. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats is particularly beneficial.
4. Helps support blood sugar regulation
Pumpkin seeds contain protein, healthy fats and magnesium, nutrients involved in normal glucose metabolism. They're a good addition to balanced meals, but aren't a treatment for diabetes.
5. Supports immunity
Zinc is essential for immune-cell development and function. Pumpkin seeds are a useful plant-based source of this mineral.

10/13/2026

Need to preserve so we have yummy garden veg in the winter.

10/13/2026

Bone broth from the turkey from thanksgiving
Just boil the bones in some water with some herbs for 4 hours

As turkey bones, cartilage, and connective tissue simmer, they release gelatin and collagen-derived proteins. These provide amino acids your body uses to maintain cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and skin for a little extra nutrition in your food.

10/13/2026

Making puree from my garden pumpkin so I can make pumpkin pie 🥧

10/04/2026

Picking carrots :)

10/02/2026

The great pumpkin patch can't wait for pumpkin pie, roasted seeds and saving seeds for next year's garden

09/29/2026

So true the transition is real

09/22/2026

Make sure to save some of your tomato seeds, so you can plant the tastiest ones again next year, and you already know they produce seeds, and will be come more and more adapt to your environment each year!