Hi, I’m Bridgette!
I’ve been excited about growing food for as long as I can remember. I knew I wanted a career in agriculture so to explore the field, I enrolled in the brand new Environment, Sustainability & Society (ESS) program at Dalhousie University in my hometown of Halifax, NS. There, I received a degree in sustainability with a focus on organic agriculture.
I now live in Ontario where I work as a garden specialist and the organic program supervisor for a major Canadian seed distributor. I have a particular passion for growing food in small spaces, perhaps because I myself live in an apartment with a balcony- no yard! Throughout my career, I’ve come across many people in similar situations to mine. The world is changing. Now more than ever, aspiring gardeners do not have access to the large spaces they once did. We need more resources that specifically cater to these new gardeners. I can help with that.
About Cottage Corners
We love a cottage vibe
To us, the word “cottage” evokes the sense of a slower pace. It’s a stronger connection with nature, family, and friends. It’s more self-sufficiency, good food, and a kind of elective scarcity. A softer, sweeter, simpler lifestyle for comfort-seekers.
Our ethos
We believe that Mother Nature is our boss. To the best of our abilities, we will always strive to work with her, not against her. That means we embrace “messy” gardens. We champion biodiversity. We celebrate local wildlife. And we slow down in winter.
We’re located in Zone 5b
Plant Hardiness Zones determine what we can grow and when. We’ll always share our garden content in real-time but you might need to make adjustments based on your own zone. Find yours with Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones map here.
We’re here for you
We strive to be your best resource for growing food in small spaces. If you notice a gap in our content, we want to hear about it. Our content is also inspired by you! Tag us in your posts on Instagram (we’re @CottageCorners) so we can follow along.
What to expect in winter
Gardening is a year-round pursuit! We’ll keep you busy all winter with herb gardens, microgreens, and sprouts. We’ll be curing, canning, pickling, drying, and freezing. Toss in a few recipes and DIY holiday gift ideas, before you know it it’ll be spring again!
Bridgette’s cottage dream
“I like my apartment and the bustle of a city. But I grew up on the East Coast and I dream of spending my summers in a little oceanfront cottage on Prince Edward Island. I hope I can share more content from there someday but for now, I have Cottage Corners.”