July is the best time to get any last-minute seeds sown so you can grow a final crop this fall. But since it's such a short time frame, it's easier to make sure you are planting seeds that are actually useful and will come to full maturity before the season ends. Let's Dive In... Useful … Continue reading Useful Seeds to Plant in July for the Autumn Garden
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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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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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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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Blueberry Jam Recipe | Water Bath Canning | Using Frozen Berries, Pectin
This jam recipe uses frozen berries (store bought or homegrown), fresh lemons, cane sugar, and non-GMO powdered pectin. You don't have to grow your own blueberries or wait until U-pick season starts because this recipe is tailored for frozen berries! Here we look at tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions that will … Continue reading Blueberry Jam Recipe | Water Bath Canning | Using Frozen Berries, Pectin
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Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Culinary Herbs to Grow in your Garden
Even for beginner gardeners, herbs are one of the easiest plants to grow, preserve, and even save seeds from. Here we go over annual and perennial herbs to grow and how to preserve them, so you can create your own homegrown spice cabinet. Let's Dive In... Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Perennials Herbs Buying seeds is … Continue reading Homegrown Spice Cabinet | Culinary Herbs to Grow in your Garden
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No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger
Here is my declaration that all my blog posts will be written myself. Recently the tool ChatGPT has picked up popularity within social media and blogging. If you don't know, ChatGPT is a program launched late last year (2022). It is a program that allows people to ask questions to an AI program. The AI … Continue reading No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger
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Simple Pumpkin Purée Recipe | Freezer Friendly
Here I go into pumpkins to use, tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions to make this simple pumpkin puree that is suited to store in your freezer. Let’s dive in… Simple Pumpkin Puree Recipe Pumpkins to Grow Growing your own pumpkins or buying pumpkins from the farmers market is the best way … Continue reading Simple Pumpkin Purée Recipe | Freezer Friendly
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Garden Method Overview: Raised Beds | Traditional, Container, and Hügelkultur Hills
Raised bed gardening is a modern adaptation that has taken on popularity like a storm. They offer gardening to be more accessible and easier while allowing gardeners to grow a full garden. With these attributes, anyone can see why beginner vegetable gardeners are interested. But is using raised beds in your garden right for you? … Continue reading Garden Method Overview: Raised Beds | Traditional, Container, and Hügelkultur Hills
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