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Market Fresh Treasures

It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts when eating a homegrown tomato!                                               ~Lewis Grizzard saturday morning ritual The first glimmering rays of the early morning sun filter through the pines and ancient maples — the sun is just … Continue reading

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Heavenly French Lavender

The air was fragrant with a thousand trodden aromatic herbs, with fields of lavender, and the brightest roses blushing in tufts all over the meadows…                                                                         ~Willian Cullen Bryant, 1794-1878 (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of … Continue reading

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Market-fresh Morels

The greatest gift of a garden is the restoration of the five senses.                                                                                                                               ~Hanna Rion farmer’s market {Seattle-style Rise and Shine! It is early Saturday morning, and not difficult to jump out of bed. One of my favorite days … Continue reading

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Dreaming in a Kitchen Garden

One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides.                                                                                                                                                                                                              ~W.E. Johns the early bird gets the worm Bob the Rooster starts his wake-up call about 4 a.m. at Rose Cottage.  Usually, it is fairly easy to think … Continue reading

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Blissful Lavender Pomanders

Making simple, but elegant lavender pomanders using large vintage crystal shakers, millinery, silk ribbons and some embellishments helps to create memories at Rose Cottage. Find out how we did it by scrounging around the cupboards for some inspiration! Continue reading

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A Perpetual Astonishment: Spring (Ellis Peters)

Even though it is still wintery at Rose Cottage, the signs of spring are starting to slowly emerge! We can’t wait to greet spring in the garden at Rose Cottage! Where do you like to greet spring? Continue reading

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