Cocoon Raw
@cocoonraw.bsky.social
I am Melba , zone8b. Creating a Cozy ‘Cocoon’ Lifestyle, inspired by the ‘Raw’ feel of nature. Helping the beginner gardener establish a connection with nature designing an outdoor safe space that will make a big impact on new healthy daily habits.
Starting to harden off the summer crops, finally hitting the 70s next week.
It’s almost planting time and I’m so ready.
Have you put your summer crops in the ground yet?
#summer garden #urbangardening #growfood
May 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Starting to harden off the summer crops, finally hitting the 70s next week.
It’s almost planting time and I’m so ready.
Have you put your summer crops in the ground yet?
#summer garden #urbangardening #growfood
The first rose to open in the garden!
This is crown Princess Margareta from David Austin.
The fragrance is AAAAMAZING!
This are the moments that bring so much joy and makes me forget the not so good. I love them!
#gardendesign #wellness #roses #flowers
This is crown Princess Margareta from David Austin.
The fragrance is AAAAMAZING!
This are the moments that bring so much joy and makes me forget the not so good. I love them!
#gardendesign #wellness #roses #flowers
May 7, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The first rose to open in the garden!
This is crown Princess Margareta from David Austin.
The fragrance is AAAAMAZING!
This are the moments that bring so much joy and makes me forget the not so good. I love them!
#gardendesign #wellness #roses #flowers
This is crown Princess Margareta from David Austin.
The fragrance is AAAAMAZING!
This are the moments that bring so much joy and makes me forget the not so good. I love them!
#gardendesign #wellness #roses #flowers
Guess who got to my dahlia?! Not slugs…
Ms. Kai sees green and thinks it is a bunny “snack”.🤣
I even had them propped up on a step still and she still managed to get to them.
Glad it was time to pinch them. 😎 #dahlias #growflowers #gardening #smallgarden
Ms. Kai sees green and thinks it is a bunny “snack”.🤣
I even had them propped up on a step still and she still managed to get to them.
Glad it was time to pinch them. 😎 #dahlias #growflowers #gardening #smallgarden
May 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Guess who got to my dahlia?! Not slugs…
Ms. Kai sees green and thinks it is a bunny “snack”.🤣
I even had them propped up on a step still and she still managed to get to them.
Glad it was time to pinch them. 😎 #dahlias #growflowers #gardening #smallgarden
Ms. Kai sees green and thinks it is a bunny “snack”.🤣
I even had them propped up on a step still and she still managed to get to them.
Glad it was time to pinch them. 😎 #dahlias #growflowers #gardening #smallgarden
This space was forgotten for years. Now it feels so alive and cozy. I would love to know, what is one garden corner you have transformed (or want to)?
#smallgarden #cozyvives #urbangardening
#smallgarden #cozyvives #urbangardening
May 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This space was forgotten for years. Now it feels so alive and cozy. I would love to know, what is one garden corner you have transformed (or want to)?
#smallgarden #cozyvives #urbangardening
#smallgarden #cozyvives #urbangardening
I will be working on my flower bed today. It is completely bare, but soon will be full of flowers!🌸
#dahlias #growflowers #flowers #gardening
#dahlias #growflowers #flowers #gardening
April 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I will be working on my flower bed today. It is completely bare, but soon will be full of flowers!🌸
#dahlias #growflowers #flowers #gardening
#dahlias #growflowers #flowers #gardening
This is my absolute favorite tomato I grow every year. This the the orange accordion tomato heirloom.
They are beautiful, very large fruit and super meaty. You can barely get any seeds from each tomato. The best!🙌 #tomato #homesteading #gardening #growfood
They are beautiful, very large fruit and super meaty. You can barely get any seeds from each tomato. The best!🙌 #tomato #homesteading #gardening #growfood
April 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This is my absolute favorite tomato I grow every year. This the the orange accordion tomato heirloom.
They are beautiful, very large fruit and super meaty. You can barely get any seeds from each tomato. The best!🙌 #tomato #homesteading #gardening #growfood
They are beautiful, very large fruit and super meaty. You can barely get any seeds from each tomato. The best!🙌 #tomato #homesteading #gardening #growfood
I just ordered my favorite potatoes, blue potatoes, Adirondack blue.
They are delicious, nutty in flavor and the only ones we grow each year in my tiny garden. #potatoharvest #gardening #smallgarden #growfood
They are delicious, nutty in flavor and the only ones we grow each year in my tiny garden. #potatoharvest #gardening #smallgarden #growfood
April 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I just ordered my favorite potatoes, blue potatoes, Adirondack blue.
They are delicious, nutty in flavor and the only ones we grow each year in my tiny garden. #potatoharvest #gardening #smallgarden #growfood
They are delicious, nutty in flavor and the only ones we grow each year in my tiny garden. #potatoharvest #gardening #smallgarden #growfood
I have waited 2 years and I got the first Meyer lemon from my dwarf tree this winter.
Even though I was told you don't need two trees, as soon as I got a second one, it began to give lemons.
Hoping for many more! #emon #fruittrees #gardening #suburbangardening #smallgarden
Even though I was told you don't need two trees, as soon as I got a second one, it began to give lemons.
Hoping for many more! #emon #fruittrees #gardening #suburbangardening #smallgarden
April 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I have waited 2 years and I got the first Meyer lemon from my dwarf tree this winter.
Even though I was told you don't need two trees, as soon as I got a second one, it began to give lemons.
Hoping for many more! #emon #fruittrees #gardening #suburbangardening #smallgarden
Even though I was told you don't need two trees, as soon as I got a second one, it began to give lemons.
Hoping for many more! #emon #fruittrees #gardening #suburbangardening #smallgarden
🌱 The seedlings are thriving this season!
I’m officially out of space. It’s a jungle! 😅
The non-stop rain has made it tough to move anything outside.
But don’t worry...
We’ve got a few days of sunshine on the horizon, and guess who’ll be outside soaking it up?
💚 #seedlings #growingfood
I’m officially out of space. It’s a jungle! 😅
The non-stop rain has made it tough to move anything outside.
But don’t worry...
We’ve got a few days of sunshine on the horizon, and guess who’ll be outside soaking it up?
💚 #seedlings #growingfood
April 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🌱 The seedlings are thriving this season!
I’m officially out of space. It’s a jungle! 😅
The non-stop rain has made it tough to move anything outside.
But don’t worry...
We’ve got a few days of sunshine on the horizon, and guess who’ll be outside soaking it up?
💚 #seedlings #growingfood
I’m officially out of space. It’s a jungle! 😅
The non-stop rain has made it tough to move anything outside.
But don’t worry...
We’ve got a few days of sunshine on the horizon, and guess who’ll be outside soaking it up?
💚 #seedlings #growingfood
March 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I can’t believe this was a few months ago in the fall and now I am ready to start setting up again. Welcome Spring!!!!🙌 #smallgarden #urbangarden #gardeningforbeginners
March 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I can’t believe this was a few months ago in the fall and now I am ready to start setting up again. Welcome Spring!!!!🙌 #smallgarden #urbangarden #gardeningforbeginners
After being sick, I wasn’t sure I had the energy, but the garden reminded me why I started in the first place.
I did some planning for an edible and beautiful pot for this year. youtu.be/Q5CkcsaJKEI?...
If you're just getting back into your garden too—you're not behind.
You're right on time. 🌸
I did some planning for an edible and beautiful pot for this year. youtu.be/Q5CkcsaJKEI?...
If you're just getting back into your garden too—you're not behind.
You're right on time. 🌸
March 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
After being sick, I wasn’t sure I had the energy, but the garden reminded me why I started in the first place.
I did some planning for an edible and beautiful pot for this year. youtu.be/Q5CkcsaJKEI?...
If you're just getting back into your garden too—you're not behind.
You're right on time. 🌸
I did some planning for an edible and beautiful pot for this year. youtu.be/Q5CkcsaJKEI?...
If you're just getting back into your garden too—you're not behind.
You're right on time. 🌸
Morning Routine with Kai! Every morning after having her breakfast, she hops on the sofa as I am having my coffee and demands ear rubs. 🤣. Kai is quite the character… #bunny #homestead #urbanhomestead
March 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Morning Routine with Kai! Every morning after having her breakfast, she hops on the sofa as I am having my coffee and demands ear rubs. 🤣. Kai is quite the character… #bunny #homestead #urbanhomestead
Best time ever! The seedlings are thriving and providing them with fish emulsion has gotten them so much greener and more growth is visible. #fertilingplants #gardening #gardeningforbeginners
March 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Best time ever! The seedlings are thriving and providing them with fish emulsion has gotten them so much greener and more growth is visible. #fertilingplants #gardening #gardeningforbeginners
Just came into the grow room, and the ranunculus are popping through the soil — finally! It always feels like a small win, but also a reminder that beauty takes its sweet time.
Did you watch the YouTube video when I planted them? They looked rough.
What's starting to grow in your space right now?
Did you watch the YouTube video when I planted them? They looked rough.
What's starting to grow in your space right now?
March 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Just came into the grow room, and the ranunculus are popping through the soil — finally! It always feels like a small win, but also a reminder that beauty takes its sweet time.
Did you watch the YouTube video when I planted them? They looked rough.
What's starting to grow in your space right now?
Did you watch the YouTube video when I planted them? They looked rough.
What's starting to grow in your space right now?
One of my favorite things to add to my tiny garden is the Greenstalk. I have 3 total, one in direct sun where I grow tomatoes and peppers and these two in semi shade to grow salad greens and cauliflower. I can’t get enough of them! #greenstalk #growfood #smallgarden #balconygardening
February 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
One of my favorite things to add to my tiny garden is the Greenstalk. I have 3 total, one in direct sun where I grow tomatoes and peppers and these two in semi shade to grow salad greens and cauliflower. I can’t get enough of them! #greenstalk #growfood #smallgarden #balconygardening
And the snow begins. And I was excited it was a warm winter so far and we may get an early Spring for a change. 😳 😆.
February 3, 2025 at 10:22 PM
And the snow begins. And I was excited it was a warm winter so far and we may get an early Spring for a change. 😳 😆.
If you are looking for no pollination needed type of cucumber, I loved this one last year, and will be growing it again this year. The bees come very late since our cold weather has lasted well until June here. Need all the help I can get! #growfood #urbanhomestead #gardening
January 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
If you are looking for no pollination needed type of cucumber, I loved this one last year, and will be growing it again this year. The bees come very late since our cold weather has lasted well until June here. Need all the help I can get! #growfood #urbanhomestead #gardening
I can’t wait until my quails begin laying eggs again. Have you had quail eggs? They are delicious! #garden #urbanhomestead #quails
January 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I can’t wait until my quails begin laying eggs again. Have you had quail eggs? They are delicious! #garden #urbanhomestead #quails
The best flowers, ever! I just love growing dahlias so much.
Dahlias are not difficult to grow, and they are so rewarding.
#flowers #blooms #gardening #flowergarden
Dahlias are not difficult to grow, and they are so rewarding.
#flowers #blooms #gardening #flowergarden
January 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The best flowers, ever! I just love growing dahlias so much.
Dahlias are not difficult to grow, and they are so rewarding.
#flowers #blooms #gardening #flowergarden
Dahlias are not difficult to grow, and they are so rewarding.
#flowers #blooms #gardening #flowergarden
These are all the tools I use to prepare my dahlias for storage.
On my latest video I show exactly the process of how I clean them, what are good vs. bad tubers to keep and how I store them for winter.
They are finally ready and stored away. youtu.be/I2vZZhXqst4?...
#flowers #dahlias #blooms
On my latest video I show exactly the process of how I clean them, what are good vs. bad tubers to keep and how I store them for winter.
They are finally ready and stored away. youtu.be/I2vZZhXqst4?...
#flowers #dahlias #blooms
January 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM
These are all the tools I use to prepare my dahlias for storage.
On my latest video I show exactly the process of how I clean them, what are good vs. bad tubers to keep and how I store them for winter.
They are finally ready and stored away. youtu.be/I2vZZhXqst4?...
#flowers #dahlias #blooms
On my latest video I show exactly the process of how I clean them, what are good vs. bad tubers to keep and how I store them for winter.
They are finally ready and stored away. youtu.be/I2vZZhXqst4?...
#flowers #dahlias #blooms
Time to clean up my dahlia tubers to store them.
I am a bit late, but they are just fine. Do you dig out your dahlias? How often?
You can watch me digging them out and the exact process I take to make sure they are okay to bring indoors: youtu.be/nUMWN56OpaE?...
I am a bit late, but they are just fine. Do you dig out your dahlias? How often?
You can watch me digging them out and the exact process I take to make sure they are okay to bring indoors: youtu.be/nUMWN56OpaE?...
January 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Time to clean up my dahlia tubers to store them.
I am a bit late, but they are just fine. Do you dig out your dahlias? How often?
You can watch me digging them out and the exact process I take to make sure they are okay to bring indoors: youtu.be/nUMWN56OpaE?...
I am a bit late, but they are just fine. Do you dig out your dahlias? How often?
You can watch me digging them out and the exact process I take to make sure they are okay to bring indoors: youtu.be/nUMWN56OpaE?...
What is your favorite tomato to grow? One of mine is Costoluto Genovese. It is tangy and delicious. Growing it again thus Season! #tomato #growfood #smallgarden
January 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
What is your favorite tomato to grow? One of mine is Costoluto Genovese. It is tangy and delicious. Growing it again thus Season! #tomato #growfood #smallgarden
January 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM