Chris Dalziel

Chris is an author, teacher, gardener, and herbalist that believes in giving her readers a quick win, because each win builds confidence and empowers them to reclaim their intuition and inner strength in nourishing and healing their families, deeply rooted in their homes, with JOYful, intentional self-reliance.

Joybilee Farm has been online since 2004. Chris started blogging in 2007.

How to Grow Broccoli Sprouts So They Aren’t Slimy

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Broccoli sprouts are one of the more challenging sprouts to grow at home. They can be finicky and because of…
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9 Quick Producing Fruit to Grow in Your Edible Garden in Zone 3

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When designing your edible garden with permaculture in mind, you want to consider growing zones around fruit trees that offer…
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Where to Buy Microgreen Seeds and Which Seed Suppliers to Avoid This Year

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Microgreen seeds are garden seeds with a few quirky characteristics. Your normal garden seeds may or may not work for…
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Candied Ginger Recipe that is Chewy, Sweet, and Failproof

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Candied ginger and crystallized ginger are two different candies. One is fudge-like, firm and crumbly. The other is firm, chewy,…
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12 Ways to Prevent a Seed Shortage While We Welcome New Gardeners

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The 2020 Pandemic birthed a whole new generation of home gardeners and a seed shortage for seasoned growers. We are…
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Grow Enough Greens in your Kitchen to Keep Your Salad Bowl Full, Even If You Don’t Have a Garden

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Learn how to grow microgreens in your kitchen year round and keep your salad bar full of juicy, fresh greens,…
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