Just Give Me a Call

Although Rose Cottage Garden is closed for the season, give me a call if you want any of the following and I'll be glad to provide it for you.

Chicory @ $2.00 per bag
Kale @ $ 2.00 per bag
Green tomatoes @ $  .50 per pound
Apple jelly @ $ 3.00 per jar (or $ 1.50 for a small jar)

After October 1st I will also have beets and carrots @ $ 2.50 per bunch.

My number is 902-867-1587 or you can e-mail me at rosecottagegarden@gmail.com

Have a great week.

Another Season Ends

This is the final weekend for Rose Cottage Garden so come early for the best selection as supplies are limited.  This week I have the following:

Apple Jelly @ $ 3.00 per jar   (or $ 1.50 for a sample jar)
Carrots @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Chard, Lettuce & Chicory  @ $ 2.00 per bag
Parsnips (very limited supply) @ $ 2.00 per bag
Sage, Parsley, Dill and Mint @ $ 2.00 per bunch
Tomatoes (green or red) @ $ 1.00 per pound
Kohlrabi, Green Peppers, Cabbage - prices will vary
Broccoli @ $ 1.00 per (large) head
Bunching onions @ $ 2.00 per bunch

Or just come by to say hello and enjoy the day.  It will be lovely to see you.

A One-Week Break

Rose Cottage Garden will be closed on Saturday Sept. 14th.  However, please visit on Sept. 21st when the next harvest of red and white beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, cabbage and ground cherries (tomatoes) and several other surprises will be ready.

Potato Heaven

Rose Cottage Garden will be open on Saturday Sept. 7th from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m.  Come early for the best selection.   

Rhubarb @ $ 2.00 per pound
Swiss chard @ $ 2.00 per bag (cut fresh while you wait)
Fennel (small and tasty) @ $ 1.00 each
Bunching onions @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Irish Cobbler potatoes @ $ 1.00 per pound  (OUTSTANDING!)
Beets @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Carrots @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Cabbage @ $ 2.00 per head
Chicory @ $ 2.00 per bag (cut fresh while you wait)
Dill weed and flower @ $ 2.00 per bunch (cut fresh while you wait)
Garlic @ .50 per head (smaller heads only)
Mint @ $ 2.00 per bunch (cut fresh while you wait)
Kohlrabi @ $ 1.00 each
Radish @ $ 1.50 per bunch
Broccoli @ $ 1.00 per head
Parsley @ $ 2.00 per bunch (cut fresh while you wait)
Purple basil @ $ 2.00 per bunch (cut fresh while you wait)
Apple Jelly    $ 1.50 per small (sample) jar, $ 3.00 per medium jar
Green tomatoes @ $ 1.00 per pound


The designation 'cut fresh while you wait' is meant to give you the freshest product possible while at the same time avoiding wastage.

Temporary Lull

There will be less available than usual on Saturday August 31st due to an unexpectedly busy week.  However, the following staples will be on tap.

Garlic (smaller heads only) @  3/$ 1.00
Broccoli @ $ 1.00 per head
Rhubarb @ $ 2.00 per pound
Swiss Chard @ $ 2.00 per bag
Chicory @ $ 2.00 per bag
Lettuce (limited supply) @ $ 2.00 per bag
Green tomatoes (suitable for pickling) @ $ 1.00 per pound
Potatoes (not pretty but still delicious) @ $  .50 per pound
Carrots (limited supply) @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Fennel (small) @ $ 1.00 each
Baby leeks (just like bunching onions) @ $ 2.00 per bunch
Purple basil @ $ 2.00 per bunch
Dill @ $ 2.00 per bunch
Cabbage @ $ 2.00 per head

There may be a few surprises available as well.  Why not stop by and see for yourself?

Rose Cottage Garden will be open from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 31st.  (The later start is a result of delayed picking on Friday.  Hooray rain!)

Dog Days of August

Rose Cottage Garden will be in operation on Saturday Aug. 24 with the following items available.  (8:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. or while supplies last)

Rhubarb @ $ 2.00 per pound
Lovely lettuce @ $ 2.00 per bag
Swiss chard @ $ 2.00 per bag
Fennel (small and tasty) @ $ 1.00 each
Bunching onions @ $ 2.50 per bunch
New potatoes (price still to be determined)
Beets @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Carrots @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Cabbage @ $ 2.00 per head
Chicory @ $ 2.00 per bag
Dill weed and flower @ $ 2.00 per bunch
Garlic @ .50 per head
Mint @ $ 2.00 per bunch
Kohlrabi @ $ 1.00 each

There may be other surprises as well.  Why not stop by and see for yourself?

Dancing With Deer

Rose Cottage Garden will have the following items available on Saturday Aug. 17th:

Lettuce (beautiful lettuce) @ $ 2.00 per bag

Chard @ $ 2.00 per bag

Green cabbage @ $ 2.00 per head

Kale @ $ 2.00 per bag

Chicory @ $ 2.00 per bag

Parsley @ $ 2.00 per bunch

Dill weed & flower @ $ 2.00 per bunch

Mint @ $ 2.00 per bunch

Bunching onions @ $ 2.50 per bunch

Carrots @ $ 2.50 per bunch

Beets @ $ 2.50 per bunch

Garlic (large heads) @ $   .50 each

Rhubarb @ $ 2.00 per pound

There might be the odd surprise - radishes are looking good - so why not stop by and have a look?  I'll be open from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. or until sold out.

August Bounty

The Good News:  Rose Cottage Garden is open on Saturday Aug. 10, rain or shine.

SATURDAY 6:00 A.M.  DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE WINDS IN CAPE GEORGE THIS MORNING I AM ASKING THAT YOU PLEASE TELEPHONE YOUR ORDERS IN AND I WILL PREPARE EVERYTHING FOR YOU TO PICK UP AT YOUR CONVENIENCE.  867-1587

The Bad News:  The deer and other related wildlife have put paid to my beans and peas.  Stay tuned for further updates.

However, the following vegetables will be available from 8:00 a.m. onwards, while supplies last.

Lettuce @ $ 2.00 per bag
Chard @ $ 2.00 per bag
Basil @ $ 2.00 per bunch
Dill weed & flower @ $ 2.00 per bunch
Mint @ $ 2.00 per bunch
Carrots @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Beets @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Bunching onions @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Garlic (large heads) @ $   .50 each
Rhubarb @ $ 2.00 per pound

More items will be added if quantities are sufficient.

August Already?

It's impolite to brag, but I HAVE to tell you about my beets.  They are absolutely the best I've ever grown, my seasonal stars.

Rose Cottage Garden will be open on Saturday, Aug. 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. until (approximately) 3:00 p.m., while supplies last.  Why not come by and pick up your beets?

Available this Saturday:

Chard @ $ 2.00 per bag
Rhubarb @ $ 2.00 per pound
Lettuce @ $ 2.00 per bag
Yellow beans @ $ 2.00 per pound 
Carrots @ $ 2.50 per bunch 
Beets @ $ 2.50 per bunch

Also available on request:  basil, dill, mint, sage and chives @ $ 1.00 per bunch.  All are ready to be picked but they will remain fresher if they are allowed to remain in the garden until needed.

Three Cheers for the Rain

Rose Cottage Garden will have the following produce for sale on Saturday July 27th.  Open from 8:00 a.m. to  (approximately) 3:00 p.m.

Rhubarb @ $ 2.00 per pound
Chard @ $ 2.00 per bag
Beets @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Carrots @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Kale @ $ 2.00 per bag
Spinach @ $ 2.00 per bag
Garlic scapes @ .25 each or 5/$ 1.00
Lettuce @ $ 2.00 per bag
Peas @ $ 2.50 per pound
Bunching onions @ $ 2.00 per bunch

Also available upon request: mint, chives & dill @ $ 1.00 per bunch

The Bees Have Been VERY Busy

Rose Cottage Garden is pleased to offer the following items on Saturday, July 20th.

Rhubarb @ $ 2.00 per pound
Swiss Chard @ $ 2.00 per bag
Spinach (it's OUTSTANDING this year) @ $ 2.00 per bag
Green (Buttercrunch)Lettuce @ $ 2.00 per bag
Red Romaine Lettuce @ $ 2.00 per bag
Garlic Scapes @ .25 each or 5/$1.00
Oriental Radish @ .50 each
Beets @ $ 2.50 per bunch
Raspberries @ $ 3.00 per saucer
Chives @ $ 1.00 per bunch

Open from 8:00 a.m. to (approximately) 3:00 p.m., while supplies last

Highland Games Saturday

Due to the many activities associated with the Antigonish Highland Games, Rose Cottage Garden will not be in operation on Saturday July 13th.  Operations will resume on Saturday July 20th.

It's FINALLY Summertime

Rose Cottage Garden will be open from 8:00 a.m. to (approximately) 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6th.  In addition to a limited supply of fresh produce, this week you can also purchase HOME BAKED GOODS FROM THE KITCHEN OF BETTY WEBBER!!

This will be a regular feature of this summer's market.  Watch this blog or telephone your friends to let them know that Betty Webber's Kitchen is once again up and running in Cape George, and will be advertised here whenever her baked goods will be available.

This week's produce:

(Young) chard @ $2.00 per bag
Spinach @ $2.00 per bag
Red romaine lettuce @ $2.00 per bag
Garlic scapes @ .25 each or 5/$1.00
Rhubarb @ $2.00 per pound

Getting Better

Rose Cottage Garden will be open on Saturday June 29th from 8:00 a.m. to (approximately) 3:00 p.m.  The following products will be available.

Rhubarb @ $ 2.00 per pound
Spinach @ $ 2.00 per bag
Lettuce @ $ 2.00 per bag
Garlic scapes @ .25 each or 5/$ 1.00

Happy Canada Day weekend.

Everything Grows, but Slowly

This is the last weekend for dahlias: $6.00 for large pots, $4.00 for smaller ones.

Freshly-cut rhubarb is still available at $2.00 per pound.

Rose Cottage Garden will be open on Saturday June 22 from 8:00 a.m.  If you happen to be in the area, why not stop by just to say hello?

Looking Ahead

Rose Cottage Garden will be in operation on Saturday June 15th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The following items will be available.

Rhubarb - $ 2.00 a pound
Dahlias, ready to plant - $ 4.00 (small pot)
                                          $ 6.00 (large pot)
Chives - $ 1.00 per bunch

Pickled beets - $ 2.00 per jar

Pickled white beets - $ 6.00 per (large) jar

Remember, orders can also be placed by phone or e-mail.  Home delivery is available between Bayloch and Livingstone Cove, as well as in the Town of Antigonish.

Moving Ahead

Thursday June 6, 2013

Rose Cottage Garden will be in operation on Saturday June 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The following items will be available.

Rhubarb - $ 2.00 a pound
Dahlias, ready to plant - $ 4.00 (small pot)
                                          $ 6.00 (large pot)
Chives - $ 1.00 per bunch

Pickled beets - $ 2.00 per jar

Pickled white beets - $ 6.00 per (large) jar

Remember, orders can also be placed by phone or e-mail.  Home delivery is available between Bayloch and Livingstone Cove, as well as in the Town of Antigonish.

WELCOME TO SUMMER 2013

At last (to quote Etta James) Rose Cottage Garden is finally open for the season.

OPENING DAY:  Saturday June 1st

Hours of Operation:  8:00 a.m. - (approximately) 3:00 p.m.

Rhubarb:  $ 2.00 per pound

Dahlias:     $ 4.00 (small)
                   $ 6.00 (large)

Remember, you may also place your order by phone or e-mail.

See your pamphlet for details.

Brenda Rose

902-867-1587
rosecottagegarden@gmail.com

Springtime in Cape George

 It's almost time.  The ice is out of the bay, the Mini-Trail Community Centre auction is over, the lobster boats will be hitting the water within a week, and my house is awash with emerging seedlings looking for a garden to thrive in.  

And so it begins . . . Rose Cottage Garden is entering its second year of full operation and will have a limited selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables available by late May (assuming it doesn't snow again)!

Watch your mailbox this coming week for the 2013 Rose Cottage Garden brochure and take note that this year several new convenient shopping options have been added so that I may better meet the needs of the community.  Not only are you able to shop on Saturday mornings throughout the season, but you can also place your orders via e-mail at the following address:      rosecottagegarden@gmail.com  or by  telephone (867-1587).  

If you live between Cribbons Point Road and Georgeville and are unable to come by for your order for whatever reason,  I will be happy to deliver it to you at the end of the day.  Available produce and prices will be posted on this blog every Thursday (prices valid for seven days), and deliveries can be made any evening of the week (after 6:00 p.m.) Or you could just stop by and if my vehicle is in the driveway I'd be happy to go down to the garden and pick what you need while you wait.

So watch this space, and know that I am committed to providing my customers with the best possible garden-fresh vegetables, grown in adherence to the best organic practices.  We are what we eat, and life is too short to waste it eating poorly.

Brenda Rose

Rose Cottage Garden