Harvested Gardens

Harvested Gardens We help people learn how to grow their own food in the garden of their dreams

🌱❄️ *Spring dreams on a snowy day!* ❄️🌱  While the world outside is covered in a blanket of white, I’m cozy inside, plan...
01/19/2025

🌱❄️ *Spring dreams on a snowy day!* ❄️🌱  

While the world outside is covered in a blanket of white, I’m cozy inside, planning for a garden bursting with life and color. 

Today’s to-do list: 

ordering seeds

organizing my planting schedule

prepping for winter sowing hardy annuals

I just have to remember to stay focused on the plants I love to grow and eat. I tend to get overly ambitious and then and then run out of steam, or become too overwhelmed.

It's so fun to dream up a new season of growing. I love that each year you get to press the "reset" button and try again. 

This year I'm adding many more natives and perennials, while removing a lot of lawn to encourage beneficial wildlife to visit my garden.

🌿 You Can Grow Figs in Maryland! 🌿My husband David LOVES figs and really wanted to start growing some in our home garden...
09/19/2024

🌿 You Can Grow Figs in Maryland! 🌿

My husband David LOVES figs and really wanted to start growing some in our home garden. We bought two healthy and beautiful Chicago Hardy fig trees from my favorite nursery - Thanksgiving Farm - and planted them last fall in a sunny, south-facing location. 

This summer they have rewarded us with the most amazing fruit!! And I know next year is going to be even better!

Did you know that Chicago Hardy Figs are one of the best fig varieties for Maryland’s climate?

Here’s why you should consider adding this delicious fruit tree to your garden:

1️⃣ Cold-Tolerant: Unlike many fig varieties, Chicago Hardy Figs can withstand colder temperatures (down to 10°F). Perfect for Maryland winters!

2️⃣ Low Maintenance: They are incredibly easy to care for. With just a bit of pruning and proper placement, you'll enjoy fresh figs right from your garden.

3️⃣ Delicious and Nutritious: Chicago Hardy Figs are known for their sweet, rich flavor and are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins. One of my favorite things to do is make fig jam to spread on top of baked Brie🤤

4️⃣ Beautiful Addition to Your Garden: Figs aren’t just functional – they add a Mediterranean vibe with their lush, large leaves and beautiful fruits. 

Maryland gardeners, if you’re looking for a rewarding addition to your kitchen garden, Chicago Hardy Figs might be your next favorite plant! 

It's time for the Great Frederick Fair!!🎡🌽🚜🐄Last year, I was honored to have a display in the Farm and Garden building, ...
09/19/2024

It's time for the Great Frederick Fair!!🎡🌽🚜🐄

Last year, I was honored to have a display in the Farm and Garden building, where I shared gardening tips and a beautiful custom-built, raised bed vegetable garden.

This year, I had an incredible experience entering items from my home garden into the fair. My Serrano peppers took home first prize!! And my dried Red Hidatsa and Black Cherokee beans won first and second place respectively! 🎉

I am especially honored that my David Austin Molineux rose received a very special award, The Elizabeth S. Frank Best of Show for a single cut rose❤️ Even though it wilted quickly on display, it looked absolutely stunning for its moment in the spotlight.

My son Aiden took home a cool ribbon for the scariest painted pumpkin, and first place for his homemade concord grape jam! So proud🥰

Even my husband David got in on the action, submitting his beautiful handmade wooden Maryland flag.

Feeling so grateful for the recognition and proud of my little garden’s hard work. Love the Frederick Fair!!!!

Today's Harvest!! What a beautiful bounty!Italian basilEggplantWhite cherry tomatoesSweet 100 cherry tomatoes Roma tomat...
07/23/2024

Today's Harvest!! What a beautiful bounty!

Italian basil
Eggplant
White cherry tomatoes
Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes
Roma tomatoes
San Marzano tomatoes
Poblano peppers
Serrano peppers
Chili peppers
Banana peppers
Red hidatsa beans
Black Cherokee beans
*Peaches from my generous neighbors peach tree🥰

In truth, I didn't build my garden for myself. I built it for them. Whether or not my cucumbers grow, or I get a good ha...
06/11/2024

In truth, I didn't build my garden for myself. I built it for them.

Whether or not my cucumbers grow, or I get a good harvest of potatoes, it doesn't really matter. The livelihood of my family doesn't depend on it, and I am aware that I'm very privileged to be able to live this way.

But watching my kids seek out the garden for solitude, get excited to plant seeds, try new vegetables, discover creatures.. That is what matters❤️

Today's Harvest from the garden - 🌿Strawberries🌿Basil🌿Rosemary🌿Lemon thyme🌿Celery🌿Cilantro🌿Chives🌿Oregano
05/26/2024

Today's Harvest from the garden -

🌿Strawberries
🌿Basil
🌿Rosemary
🌿Lemon thyme
🌿Celery
🌿Cilantro
🌿Chives
🌿Oregano

I am so excited to share beautiful herb planters, seeds, and advice about growing your own food! See you at the Spring B...
05/01/2024

I am so excited to share beautiful herb planters, seeds, and advice about growing your own food! See you at the Spring Bloom event this Friday!

Sarah Rupp of Harvested Gardens is an edible garden designer, specializing in custom raised garden beds.

Sarah is passionate about helping people create beautiful and productive garden spaces.

She is ready to share her herbs and introduce people to grow delicious, healthy food especially in small spaces.

Sarah takes the overwhelm out of the equation and makes gardening for food possible and fun and sustainable. 🌱

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Sarah will have herbs and garden delights to sell, and will be available to talk everything about how she designs and installs kitchen gardens.

Check out her website: Harvestedgardens.com
And Follow her on Facebook and on Insta

Can’t wait to work with Sarah and share her garden vibe and passion with you when you celebrate our Spring Bloom Pop Up at Give Rise on FRIDAY, May 3rd from 3-7.

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February is already flying by! We are 13 weeks away from May 8th, which is the estimated "last frost date" for Frederick...
02/07/2024

February is already flying by! We are 13 weeks away from May 8th, which is the estimated "last frost date" for Frederick, Maryland in planting zone 7a.

What does that mean exactly?

The last frost date in the spring and the first frost date in the fall indicate how long your growing season will be. If you want to grow plants from seeds indoors, you need this date in order to determine when to start your seeds.

In most areas of Maryland, it is generally safe to plant tender annuals by the second week of May. However, after planting outdoors it is important to closely monitor weather reports for any unexpected frost.

In next two weeks I am:

🌿Refining my garden plan - determining which plants to plant in which beds, and getting all important planting dates in my calendar

🌿Sowing annual and perennial flower seeds in containers to be placed outdoors - a method known as 'Winter sowing"

🌿 Disinfecting and cleaning my reusable seed starting trays to make sure they are sterilized before planting new seedlings

🌿Sowing cool season vegetables and herbs indoors under grow lights

🌿Cleaning up my raised garden beds - removing weeds and adding a thick layer of fresh organic compost

What are you doing to get ready for spring gardening?



Have you ever had "imposter syndrome"?I definitely have, and this particular quote rings so true to me, especially as I ...
01/10/2024

Have you ever had "imposter syndrome"?

I definitely have, and this particular quote rings so true to me, especially as I am deep in the planning process of my 2024 garden.

Can I really call myself a gardener?

Sometimes I think that title can only be applied to me if I've been gardening for more than 10 years, or if I've had many, many seasons of successful harvests.

But I truly believe that EVERYONE can be a gardener. Even if you are convinced that you have a "black thumb" and can't get anything to grow... Guess what?

You just need the right knowledge!

I am not an expert by any means, but I do trust the knowledge that I've gained over years of practice, failures, and trial and error.

And I'm excited to share what I have learned with you😃

If you are just starting a garden, or have dreams of growing your own food but feel overwhelmed by all there is to learn, you have come to the right place.

An hour is all it takes to get started. If you live in or around Frederick County Maryland, your garden design consultation can be booked on my website or you can DM me directly.

Gardener, I'm so excited to help you create your beautiful, productive garden and the confidence to grow!

This is an excellent resource that I love to use for hard-to-find answers to gardening challenges!
09/14/2023

This is an excellent resource that I love to use for hard-to-find answers to gardening challenges!

Have gardening questions? Your local Master Gardeners are here to help! The Frederick News-Post highlights how UME has advice for home owners who are interested in enhancing their landscapes. Read the full article at https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/lifestyle/home_and_garden/have-gardening-questions-master-gardeners-are-here-to-help/article_bd9cff2c-dcd8-5fdd-901a-f8e94040f674.html, and find YOUR local Master Gardener at https://extension.umd.edu/locations.

I am THRILLED to finally announce the official launch of my garden design and coaching business – Harvested GardensFor Y...
09/12/2023

I am THRILLED to finally announce the official launch of my garden design and coaching business – Harvested Gardens

For YEARS I have dreamt about starting this business!

I never used to consider myself a “gardener”, but gardening is a learnable skill: It doesn't require any innate talent or special abilities. With the right knowledge, guidance, and practice, ANYONE can become a great gardener.

My own garden has been a sanctuary in an ever-changing, unpredictable world around me. The calm that I feel when I am outside watering my vegetables in the early cool of the morning is something that I want everyone to experience. The absolute joy of picking a fresh tomato that you have nurtured from seed to fruit is immeasurable! It’s funny how excited I still get over that first ripe sugar snap pea, that doesn’t even make it into my house because I devour it right away.

I realized that I have the ability to help others in my community learn how to grow their own food too, in the garden of their dreams. At Harvested Gardens, I am so excited to help you get started!

- Sarah

Raised Bed Kitchen Gardens Designed and Installed for You All you have to do is share your dreams, show us your space, and approve your kitchen garden design.We do the rest.All that’s left is for you to step outside into your garden and start harvesting. Start your garden here

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