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Yard, Farm & Outdoor Living
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items Real-life yard and farm items we use every day. The tools, supplies, and outdoor essentials that help us take care of our space, our animals, and everything in between, from gardening and kids outdoor life to caring for our chickens and horses.
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Gardening & Growing
Kids Outdoor Life
Life with Dogs
Small Farm Life
Gardening & Growing
A collection of gardening and growing essentials that make it easier to plant, maintain, and enjoy your space. Real-life items we use to keep things growing.
This is my go-to around here. It’s great for blocking weeds, especially between garden rows. I’ll lay it down before winter to kill off grass ahead of spring planting, and it works like a charm. It saves a lot of time when you’re getting things ready...
VEVOR 6FTx300FT Heavy Duty Weed Barrier
We have 16 acres, so there is never a shortage of branches to cut every year, and this lopper has honestly been a lifesaver for me. I have mild arthritis in my hands, so anything that reduces strain makes a huge difference, and this one really does. ...
Fiskars Lopper, 32-in: The Fiskars PowerGear2 UltraBlade Lopper is built to make tough pruning jobs a whole lot easier. With its patented gear technology, it delivers up to 3x more cutting power, so you can handle thicker branches without putting extra strain on your hands and arms. The design focuses power right where it matters most, at the thickest part of the cut, giving you smoother, cleaner results every time.
This Yardworks Steel Yard Cart has been so nice to have around here. With 16 acres, there is always something to move, but I do not always want to pull the garden tractor out for every little job. This is perfect for those in-between tasks. I use it ...
Steel Yard Cart: Heavy-duty hauling cart with removable sides for flexible loads
I have been ordering from West Coast Seeds for years, starting with my very first backyard garden on Vancouver Island (zone 7) and now here on our prairie farm in zone 3a. It is one of those companies I just keep coming back to. What I really love is...
West Coast Seeds | Canada's Seed Company
Kids Outdoor Life
Kids outdoor essentials for play, exploration, and everyday activities outside. Practical, easy-to-use items that support active outdoor time.
We have used these handles all over our outdoor play setups, and they have become our go-to for anything the kids are climbing on. We have them on our slide and treehouse, and they have held up really well. I like how solid they feel once installed. ...
37" Heavy-Duty Playground Safety Handles Set
Life with Dogs
A collection of dog care, feeding, and everyday essentials, along with the things that make life with dogs a little easier (and a lot more fun). Practical items we use and love in real life.
I have really come to like Bully Bunches as a go-to for dog treats. I always appreciate supporting a Canadian company, and knowing they focus on grain-free, additive-free products makes a big difference for me. Our favourites have been their bully st...
6 Inch Thick Bully Stick
Small Farm Life
This is a super handy, little, powerful pump for emptying pooled water and horse troughs. I use it with a regular garden hose.
Submersible Water Pump for Snowmelt & Runoff
The solar feature is what really makes this worth it. We’re in the prairies and get a lot of sun, so solar works great for us. For best performance, I’d recommend installing the panel on the south side. It’s been a big help not having to go out and o...
Solar Auto Chicken Coop Door w/ Remote
his is a great option for spaces where you don’t want to deal with wiring. Being solar-powered makes it really easy to set up, especially for barns, sheds, or outbuildings. The light is bright and the motion sensor works well, which is helpful when y...
Solar Shed Light 2000LM Motion Sensor
This is a really easy way to add motion-detected light without having to deal with wiring. Being solar-powered makes placement flexible, which is great for larger properties. We originally put this up to solve a problem, sometimes our corgi needs an ...
Motion Solar Spot Light with Motion Sensor
This is a really solid, bright outdoor light for larger areas. The three adjustable heads make a big difference because you can direct the light exactly where you need it. The motion sensor works well and gives good coverage, which is helpful for lig...
Waterproof Solar 2500LM Triple Head LED Floodlight
Within a few months of farm living, my hair was not in great shape, even with a softening system. If you know small farm well water, you know how quickly minerals build up. It can change your hair color and leave your hair feeling rough and dull. Som...
Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Hair Care Set
These are what I use for trimming our goat hooves. They’re easy to use, lightweight, and have a nice grip which makes the job a lot more manageable. They cut well and feel comfortable in your hand, which matters when you’re working through multiple a...
Hoof Trimmers for Goats & Sheep - Carbon Steel
actually use these outdoors in our shop and barn, and they have been great for keeping everything organized. We use them for seasonal barn items, tools, and pretty much anything that needs a place in the shop or garage. They are sturdy and hold up we...
Mastercraft Stackable Storage Box: Durable, easy-stack bin for simple and secure organization
We are not running a full flock production here, but this incubator has been perfect for what we do. My teen daughter uses it each year to hatch Polish chickens to sell at spring auctions and to slowly grow her own little flock, and it has been a rea...
Harris Farms Nurture Right Egg Incubator 22 Eggs
Living on acreage surrounded by grain farm fields, having quality water for cooking and drinking is really important to us. We already have an iron filter and water softener system for the whole house, but I still wanted reverse osmosis systems under...
Reverse Osmosis System w/ Pump, 75 GPD