Thursday 29 August 2013

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!)

Wednesday 21 August 2013

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?

Wednesday 14 August 2013

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.



Thursday 8 August 2013

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.

Thursday 1 August 2013

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.