I have wonderful friends who are always sharing great ideas. Last summer, one of those friends shared she was growing a salad bowl. She was not filling a salad bowl with greens instead, she was growing her salad in a bowl. A huge outdoor metal bowl, to be exact. Spinach, kale and a variety of lettuces filled her bowl. The nice thing about growing your greens in bowls is thatRead More →
The gifting season is almost here…Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduation and Weddings. It seems like the gift list is never ending and I’m always trying to come up with fun and unique ideas for gifts. I enjoy giving gifts from my garden although not every gift that I give is garden related. I do try whenever possible to slip in a garden inspired idea from bouquets to meals. However, early springRead More →
Rhubarb is one of my favorite spring garden plants. It is a perennial that comes up each year like clockwork. Those little shoots that begin poking out of the ground early in the season will be a wonderful addition to your spring meals. It is easy to grow and it is so wonderful to see those plants bursting with fresh green leaves when nothing else is growing in your garden. Read More →
There is still a chill in the air, in the early morning hours of a new spring day. However, there is also the promise of the days to come as the first birds of the season begin to call out. The early crocus and daffodils begin to poke out of the ground. The changing of winter into spring is a slow but steady process. Spring tip toes into this wonderfulRead More →
Don’t you love the idea of a retreat? Oh to leave the stress and concerns of life, even for a short while. Just to breathe again and find the little things that will bring a smile to your face. This blog was born out of my desire for a break, a retreat away from the stresses of life. Pinecone Cottage is my place to get away from it all. IRead More →