Creating a Cottage Styled Garden that is still Productive | 5 tips

Cottage gardening (some call it chaos gardening now) is my favorite way to garden, and over the years I have come across my favorite ways to make it as productive as possible. Even though on the outside many cottage gardens look full of flowers and color, you can still get plenty of medicinal herbs or … Continue reading Creating a Cottage Styled Garden that is still Productive | 5 tips

Growing a Cut Flower Garden at Home | Annuals, Perennials, Greenery, Weeds to Grow at home for a Summer Full of Cut Flowers

You can use just about anything as a cut flower; however, the trick is to find flowers that will last a while in a vase (usually a week). Some even search for flowers with long stems to help with flower arrangements, but I wouldn't worry too much about that for a home gardener. All of … Continue reading Growing a Cut Flower Garden at Home | Annuals, Perennials, Greenery, Weeds to Grow at home for a Summer Full of Cut Flowers

Mixing Flowers and Herbs to create a Cottage Garden Bed

The best aspect of cottage gardening is that no matter how small or large the cottage garden becomes, you can always assure that there is something to harvest and enjoy during your visit. Here we look at three ways to mix HERBS and FLOWERS for your cottage garden beds this summer so you can get … Continue reading Mixing Flowers and Herbs to create a Cottage Garden Bed