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No matter how finished I think my garden is or how many years I've been doing it, I am always looking for inspiration to make it work better or look better. These are some of the gardens I reference for inspiration all the time. Dear Diary, Today is April 23rd and I'm worried I've...Read More
How to start an organic garden with ease
Hello friends! Yes it's been awhile, that's for sure. Our winter has been way too long for my taste, but the last couple of weekends we've had some nice weather finally , and I can see Spring around the corner! It can't get here soon enough though. :) The best thing to do while waiting for the lush green grass and buds to sprout , is keep busy preparing for it... That's exactly what I've been doing ;) Preparing. I've been busy in the mini kitchen baking up lots of sweets for a Bakery I'm working on for the Spring issue of Mini-ologie. And here's a little peek of some "fresh from the oven" cakes that will line the counters. I've also been working on a little kitchen with a laundry room. (ps: Thank you Diane Melcher!) I've been trying my hand at a few new techniques also. Some of my mini cakes will be a smooth dense surface and others will be flaky , deep with delicious buttery moistness like below. I call it the Duncan Hines look ;) This is my little inspiration board for the Bakery below... It'll have some of the aspects of a favorite bakery of mine. Sweet Melissa's. Which closed it's doors in Brooklyn, but still has a website. I sure do miss walking in there! I've also been playing with air-dry clay (below) and Copic and Distress markers. It's been so much fun learning new ways to design miniature food! I love experimenting and playing scientist. I never want to stop learning because to me, that's half the fun. I'm not sure I'd switch over from polymer to air dry clay, but it's fun for certain items. Well the past month hasn't been all about minis. It's been about finding time to be good to myself and get as healthy for the new year as I can. I've always appreciated good wholesome food , with little processed food in my diet. But now, I've taken it a step further by switching over to all organic , very plant based , much less meat, etc way of eating. I love my pies /sweets as most of you know, lol, but there is room for everything if cooked and baked with my health in mind. I've grown to love a daily green shake, fresh whole organic milk, and so many amazing new foods. So far my body has thanked me by shedding 20 pounds (that I've wanted off for years lol) and it's like my insides are much happier. :) Which btw, over the winter, I was sick so often with one thing or another, that I did this diet/lifestyle turn-around just to finally get well! So it was sort of by default, lol, but however I got here it was worth it and I've never felt better. As a miniature artist, a lot of time is spent on creating and sculpting and I'm afraid I wasn't balancing that with enough exercise throughout the day, so now my running shoes have a lot more worn out treads on them and that's been a great change for me. It's great to love working on miniatures, but I've got to remember to make myself a priority too! Be good to you!! ;) Here are a few photos of some delicious and healthy foods I've fallen in love with. I plan on starting a recipe collection and tips board on Pinterest, so stay tuned if you'd like some great ideas for meals, organic gardening, and easy life changing ideas. Who can refuse a chicken pot pie that is guilt free?! Or how great is it to learn that whole milk is allowed in a healthy diet? I was so used to skim milk, I actually didn't think I'd love "whole" again, or even want to drink it. I'm not even a big milk person, but it's just delicious! And of course, being a vintage style loving girl, who doesn't love an old fashioned milk bottle? ;) Honestly, milk tastes better by a mile when in glass! I spent a little time enjoying our local farm markets this weekend. I was actually out shopping for seeds for my garden this Spring, but I got very side tracked at a new farmers market on Long Island. I loved that I didn't have to drive out east on the island to get there either, it was practically right around the corner! Thank you Kerber's Farm , for having such a fabulous bakery filled with fresh baked beauties and the best apple crumb pie (and gluten free to boot) that I've ever eaten! (and that's including a regular flour based one!). Here's a little tour... I can only imagine how great it'll be when your garden vegetable shop is filled , and the flowers are blooming! I'll be back often! They also sell wonderful kitchen accessories too!! And of course, I can't wait till your cases are filled with fresh eggs daily. I hope they start over flowing soon, or I might have to start raising chickens myself :). I say that with a giggle , but honestly, I've been researching chickens a lot this week. I found out my township allows up to 8 in our backyard, so I got all excited and I've been trying to convince Mr. Cottage that they will fit right in! If anyone has "raising chickens in suburbia" tips or thoughts, I'd love to hear! I wanted to bring home this salvaged door from Kerbers with me, perfect as a kitchen island or coffee table! ;) I stocked up on some delicious Jams, homemade sweets , and just had such a nice time visiting this sweet little farm. After our visit, my girl gang (Mom and Melanie) and our driver (Mr. Cottage) were off to get what we came out for.... Garden goodies: Seeds, books, ideas, and fresh veggies from another local farm: Makinajian's. I love this place too! And being that we've only had pockets of 50+ degree days here and there, when it's nice out, you've got to keep going lol! I'm hoping when I'm all finished "preparing" for Spring/Summer, the end result will be something like this kitchen garden photo below. (Ellen Ecker Ogden- The Complete Kitchen Garden book) One of each below....and more inside :) But for now, it's veggies from the market.... So while the snow keeps melting..... you'll find me reading garden books, researching backyard chickens, making miniatures and scenes for Spring Mini-ologie and .... last but not least.. Eating a tiny slice of healthy pie :) I hope the beginning of Spring is coming your way too! Oops, I almost forgot... I also got rid of my non-stick cookware this winter. I've cooked with both iron and non stick for as long as I've been cooking, but now I've decided to go to all Iron. Food just tastes so much better cooked the old fashioned way, not to mention how much healthier cooking in Cast iron is! If you haven't tried it yet, I highly reccomend it! I couldn't resist a little lamb cookie cutter when I ordered my new pan set. :) I wish you all ...a beautiful , charming , and healthy week ahead! "Enjoy the simple things..... like the quiet time of day when the sun streams onto the kitchen counter, and the smell of Spring is in the morning air". Hugs and love, Cynthia x0
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kitchen and potager gardens offer a sense of satisfaction & reward for job well done. However, there are distinct differences between the two.
No matter how finished I think my garden is or how many years I've been doing it, I am always looking for inspiration to make it work better or look better. These are some of the gardens I reference for inspiration all the time. Dear Diary, Today is April 23rd and I'm worried I've...Read More
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Ahora que vamos a pasar más tiempo en casa (revisa este post si no sabes de qué hablamos) nos apetece cumplir un sueño que hemos tenido siempre: tener un pequeño huerto en la terraza. Eso de cultivar tus propias hierbas aromáticas, verduras y hortalizas debe ser increíble. En este artículo te vamos a enseñar las…
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Potager Garden Definition : (pronunciation: puh ta zhay) a garden that combines both edible and ornamental plants; a vegetable garden th...
kitchen and potager gardens offer a sense of satisfaction & reward for job well done. However, there are distinct differences between the two.
10 Beautiful Ornamental Vegetable Gardening Ideas Mother earth didn’t segregate vegetables and flowers in her… by gardeningabc
No matter how finished I think my garden is or how many years I've been doing it, I am always looking for inspiration to make it work better or look better. These are some of the gardens I reference for inspiration all the time. Dear Diary, Today is April 23rd and I'm worried I've...Read More
Potager Garden Definition : (pronunciation: puh ta zhay) a garden that combines both edible and ornamental plants; a vegetable garden th...
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Bill Noble's garden in Vermont reflects his horticultural path from market gardener to garden designer.
