Starting a flower garden is one of the most rewarding things you can do with a patch of dirt and a little ambition. But if you’re new to it, a few missteps along the way are basically guaranteed. I know because I’ve made most of them myself. The good news? Most flower gardening mistakes are…
There’s something special about falling in love with an old home, especially a 1920 beach cottage filled with charm, history, and a few quirks along the way. We didn’t set out looking for a historic home, but the moment we saw this little beach cottage overlooking Puget Sound, we knew it had the potential to…
Some mornings, I walk out to the garden with my iced latte in hand, and honestly can’t believe what happened overnight. A stem that was just a bud yesterday is wide open. Something that was barely showing colors suddenly becomes the star of the garden bed. That’s late spring in the Pacific Northwest. Right now,…
Looking for a little Mother’s Day inspiration in the cottage garden? Come along for a springtime stroll through my garden as I share what’s blooming, some thoughtful ways to celebrate Mother’s Day with flowers and plants, and a few garden-inspired gift ideas I’ve found this season. For me, Mother’s Day marks a turning point in…
If you want a garden filled with airy, cheerful blooms all summer long, learning how to start cosmos seeds indoors is a wonderful place to begin. These easy-to-grow flowers are a favorite in cottage gardens and cut flower beds thanks to their delicate foliage, tall stems, and steady stream of blooms. Starting cosmos seeds indoors…
There’s something so inspiring about the garden’s first blooms of early spring. After months of bare branches and muted tones, the garden is finally starting to wake up, and those early pops of color feel like a breath of fresh air. Each morning, I wander outside with a cup of coffee in hand, excited to…