Tag: food
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Crops That Earn Their Space
In small gardens, every plant has a job to do, and not all crops are equally qualified. In an urban farm, space is not something you waste. When you’re gardening in containers, every pot matters. Every plant you choose should give something back—whether that’s flavor, freshness, productivity, or simple enjoyment. Unlike large gardens where there’s…
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Urban Farming Made Easy: Small Space Gardening Tips
“Urban farming begins with a simple shift in thinking: food doesn’t need farmland — it needs intention.” Urban farming doesn’t look like farming did fifty years ago—and that’s a good thing. Today’s urban farm might be a patio with a few containers, a balcony with railing planters, or a sunny corner next to the driveway.…
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Urban Nano Farm: Grow Food in Small Spaces
I’ve been kicking around the idea for this book since retiring in 2023. Well, it’s time to get the ball rolling. I’ve seen horticulture friends use this model, so every Thursday I’m going to share at least part of a chapter to keep on task. So hang on and hopefully enjoy the Heritage Cottage Urban…
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Three Limequats, Three Florida Personalities
Every now and then, a fruit comes along that feels like it was invented by a curious gardener with a sense of humor. The limequat fits that bill perfectly. It’s part lime, part kumquat, and entirely charming—and it comes in three distinct personalities: Eustis, Lakeland, and Tavares. All three trace their roots back to early…
Gary Grows at Heritage Cottage 