The Medieval Garden at the Cloisters in New York City Not long ago, I visited The Cloisters in New York City. By definition, a cloister is an open hallway that surrounds a protected garden. It is a natural walkway where monks and nuns might retreat into nature and still have a degree of protection from…
Recipes for Cookies and Muffins Made with Sourdough Discard
Image Credit: Make It Dough Sourdough Molasses Cookies Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 10 mins Servings 22 cookies Calories 141 cal EQUIPMENT baking sheet small cookie scoop stand mixer or hand mixer INGREDIENTS – Cookie Dough 113 grams unsalted butter softened [1/2 cup] 113 grams organic cane sugar [1/2 cup] 113 grams organic dark brown sugar [1/2 cup] 85 grams organic blackstrap…
Pesto Recipes
Recipe for Classic Basil Pesto 4 to 6 Cloves Garlic 4 cups shredded fresh basil leaves 1 cup olive oil 1 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, preferably a mix Salt “Place the…garlic, basil and oil in a food processor and blend as fine as possible. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and stir…
Recipes for the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Mini 3 Quart Electric Pressure Cooker,
Image Credit: Instant Pot Store Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Mini Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer Image Credit: Dessert for Two How to Make Spaghetti in an Instant Pot 3 Quart Duo Mini Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Ingredients Olive Oil. One tablespoon of olive oil for the bottom…
How to Seal Jelly and Jam in the Instant Pot Plus 8-quart Multi-Use Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Duo Plus Image Credit: Instant 8-Quart Whisper Quiet 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, Slow Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, Warmer & Sterilizer, App With Over 800 Recipes, Stainless There are several ways to make the actual strawberry jam. I intend to make my jam on the stove in the traditional way, but I’ll…
How to Grow Kentucky Wonder Pole Green Beans – Heirloom
Kentucky Wonder Pole Green Bean – Heirloom Image Credit: Burpee “You get big crops of sweet and always stringless pods. “Kentucky Blue is an All-America Selections winner that combines the excellence of the all-time greatest pole beans: Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake. You get big crops of sweet, straight, stringless pods 7″ long. A heavy…
How to Grow Contender Green Beans – Heirloom Bush Beans
Contender Green Beans – Heirloom Bush Beans – (Phaseolus vulgaris) Image Credit: Burpee Height; 18″ – 30″ “Great bean flavor. “Contender is one of the best bush beans ever. It is a heavy cropper with round-oval pods and a strong, distinctive flavor. It’s an early bean that does well under short seasons and cool conditions,…
Swiss Chard: A Beautiful Plant that Is Also Nutritious
Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’ (Beta vulgaris var cicl) I must be twitterpated by the thought of starting my 2024 garden, but today I noticed, for the first time, a gorgeous vegetable plant Swiss Chard Bright Lights. I had always heard that Swiss Chard is bitter, and perhaps I have simply blocked out this gorgeous plant…
Setting Up My Flower, Herb & Plant Business – First Steps
Cottage Garden Living Plant Shop For many, many years, I have been building a plant business, but until now, my efforts have been on the back burner. But this spring, I’m moving forward with my plan. I have maintained my garden website Cottage Garden Living for at least ten years: https://cottagegardenliving.com/ This spring, I’ll set…
When to Plant Your Garden – Dates to Start Seeds Indoor & Dates to Plant Outside
When Should You Transplant Seedlings? “It’s time to transplant when seedlings have grown too large for their seed trays or starter pots. If it’s not yet warm enough to plant outdoors, transplant the seedlings to larger plastic or peat pots indoors and continue care. If outdoor conditions allow, start hardening off your seedlings approximately one week…