The Wild Cherry Farm
~ Seasonal Living, Self-Care and Living a Creative Life ~
When we’re in the depths of winter and it’s dark and cold outside, it can feel comforting to dream about spring and what you could grow in your garden. Maybe you’ve been gardening for years, or this is your very first time, and you’re feeling eager but unsure where to start. Winter is the perfect …
You can use all the lovely summer vegetables growing in your garden to make this summer vegetable garden soup. Even if you don’t have a garden, this recipe is great for using up those leftover vegetables in the fridge before you go shopping again. Today I decided to try one of our bigger Kohlrabis that …
July is nearly over but I still want to write an update on our garden and polytunnel, the way it looks right now. Here are the last few months: I’m so glad I called my Blog “the Wild Cherry Farm” because it is very wild indeed these days. Between going on Campervan trips and neglecting …
This is the third post in my series of showing the growth and change in our Polytunnel and Garden. The first two are here: one about April and one about May. Now it’s the end of June and it’s getting messy around here. I noticed that I like spring and early summer in the garden …
Transforming ordinary tin cans into vibrant flower pots is a wonderful way to add a touch of creativity and sustainability to your gardening endeavors. Instead of throwing away those empty cans, why not repurpose them into beautiful containers for your favorite plants? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of turning recycled …
Last month I took a snapshot from our Garden and Polytunnel in April and now I’m going to show you what it looks like in May. I love this time of the year so much. All the growth and liveliness everywhere. Just look how much the lettuce and broad beans grew in four short weeks… …
This year I would like to try a monthly snapshot of our Polytunnel and Outside Garden and how it changes every month. During the winter the Polytunnel was empty and I really missed having fresh greens to pick every day. I started growing a few seeds in February and March and finally the first garden …
Find out how to start vegetable seeds indoors using materials from your recycling bin, potting compost and your favourite vegetable seeds. I prefer to start most of my seeds indoors because there is a higher chance of being successful. Some seeds sown outdoors might get eaten by mice and slugs love to dine on freshly …
