It's cherry season here in Michigan, canning them whole is an incredibly easy way to put this fruit up on the shelf for later. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions for canning tart cherries whole in a simple syrup. Let’s Dive In Canning Tart Cherries in Syrup Recipe … Continue reading Canning Tart Cherries Whole | Water bath canning
Tomato Companion Plants | Permaculture Garden Bed
Your tomato bed is a great opportunity to use companion planting or perma-culture. If you trellis your tomatoes well, they give you lots of ground space to squeeze in many companion plants alongside them, that not only benefits the tomato plant but will also benefit you. Here I show you good companions for tomatoes and … Continue reading Tomato Companion Plants | Permaculture Garden Bed
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Cabbage Moth Protection Methods
When it comes to cabbages (and other brassicas like kale or broccoli) cabbage moth is the pest to be aware of and the best way to battle this pest is through prevention. Here I go into the three different types of protection: netting, spraying, companion planting. Cabbage Moth Protection | Netting vs Spraying vs Companion … Continue reading Cabbage Moth Protection Methods
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Planting Tomatoes for high harvests and better health
Tomatoes are included in probably 99% of people's gardens. But a lot of people don't plant them into the ground correctly which then affects how productive they are later. Here we discuss how to properly plant and fertilizer your tomato plants, so you have a strong, productive harvest later. Let's Dive In... How to Plant … Continue reading Planting Tomatoes for high harvests and better health
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Squash Vine Borer Protection | Aluminum Foil trick
Squash Vine Borer has got to be one of the worst pests in the garden. There are a few ways to fight the squash vine borer as a home gardener, but I have found one to be particularly effective, which is aluminum foil around the bases. Here I get into what a squash vine borer … Continue reading Squash Vine Borer Protection | Aluminum Foil trick
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Spruce Tip Syrup | Stovetop Method | Cottage Pantry Recipe
Spruce tips come and go in a flash in the late spring and early summer. What many people don't know is that they hold valuable vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Potassium, Magnesium. But spruce tip harvesting is very seasonal and must be harvested at the right time. Here we will discuss the best way … Continue reading Spruce Tip Syrup | Stovetop Method | Cottage Pantry Recipe
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Seed Organizing with Recycled Magazines
No better place to upcycle or recycle than in your garden beds. But it doesn't have to stop outside; these recycled envelopes are perfect size to fit seed packets and you can use your seed catalogs or old magazines you have piling up. Here I will show you how you can recycle old magazines or … Continue reading Seed Organizing with Recycled Magazines
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Mixing Flowers and Herbs to create a Cottage Garden Bed
The best aspect of cottage gardening is that no matter how small or large the cottage garden becomes, you can always assure that there is something to harvest and enjoy during your visit. Here we look at three ways to mix HERBS and FLOWERS for your cottage garden beds this summer so you can get … Continue reading Mixing Flowers and Herbs to create a Cottage Garden Bed
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This Week: Coupon Code & Deep Cleaning Before garden season starts
Just wanted to say The Cottage Vegetable has partnered with Olle Gardens this summer! They have graciously given me a coupon code for my audience to receive 10% off their purchase. Olle Gardens is a metal raised bed company that aims to give your high-quality garden beds that are guaranteed to last a minimum of … Continue reading This Week: Coupon Code & Deep Cleaning Before garden season starts
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Starting Seeds with Recycled Containers
Here we discuss three easy ways to use recycled containers for seed starting (that's not toilet paper rolls). Let's Dive in... Seed Starting with Recycled Containers Seed starting in general is a great way to save money. However, buying countless of seed starting domes or trays can add up costs. Good thing seeds don't care … Continue reading Starting Seeds with Recycled Containers
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Harvesting Wild Violets, Dandelion, Chives | Useful Spring Foods
Foraging does not have to be some wild adventure deep into the woods. There are usually plenty of weeds and a few herbs that are during the spring weather that are suitable for teas and other recipes. Here we will discuss wild violets, dandelions, and chives; we will get into their benefits, how to harvest … Continue reading Harvesting Wild Violets, Dandelion, Chives | Useful Spring Foods
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Freezing Chive Butter
Chives are an easy herb to grow in your own garden, even if you only have a patio. But chives do poorly when simply dried since their flavor gets lost completely. So, here's one of the best ways to preserve this tasty herb so you can enjoy it year-round. Here we discuss tools you need, … Continue reading Freezing Chive Butter
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