Discover the enchanting beauty of a fairytale English cottage garden, where fragrant blooms, whimsical paths, and rustic charm create a romantic, storybook oasis.
I absolutely love spending time in my garden, especially during the warmer months. There's something so peaceful and rejuvenating about being surrounded by
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This post contains affiliate links which might earn me a small commission at no cost to you! THANK YOU for supporting me and the quality items I promote! If you missed the previous posts, we’ve been giving our powder room a moody English cottage makeover to compliment the rest of our home style. Changing the […]
Nurserywoman Claire Austin returned to Chelsea's Great Pavilion to create her first exhibit in a decade – and won a silver medal.
What’s in Bloom? June 11, 2018 Photos by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent. All plants native to North Carolina unless otherwise noted. Mining bee on New Jersey tea. Photo by Debbie Roos. A little corner of my Pollinator Paradise: coneflowers, culver’s root, and bee balm. Photo by Debbie Roos. Here’s What’s Blooming This Week Achillea x ‘Moonshine’ Yarrow * exotic Achillea x ‘Paprika’ Yarrow * exotic Agastache ‘Acapulco Orange’ Hummingbird ...
Self sown Verbascum bombyciferum in my front border In my last post I commented on the importance of yellow to give a garden composition some punch. Verbascum bombyciferum is certainly a plant which can add drama to a garden, not only because its flowers are in the all important lemon shade of yellow, but because its foliage is such a lovely furry gray and its form is so striking. Indeed, even if it never bloomed it would be a good addition to the garden because of the pettable gray rosette it presents. A few years ago I planted 3 plants of this verbascum in about the spot you see above in the picture. They have since self sowed prolifically, and some of their offspring, from several generations, are what you see. In the first couple of years the seedlings pretty much stayed in the same location that the mother plants were, but this year I have noticed that they are getting around the border in a gratifying manner. I would like for them to be scattered more evenly throughout the border. For those who are unfamiliar with this plant, it is a biennial, meaning that the rosette forms the first year of its life, blooms the second year, and then dies, leaving its progeny to live on. Like all verbascums, this one is deer resistant and drought tolerant. Indeed, it will not do well in a very moist situation. Also, like most gray leaved plants, it requires full sun. Other plants you can see in the picture above are Stipa gigantea (in the background), Lychnis coronaria (a weed!), and Callistemon 'Woodlander's Red'. I will have a future post on Callistemon, of which I have grown many with mixed succes.
English cottage gardens are a charming (and practical) jumble of flowers, herbs, and fruit trees. See 10 design ideas to create an English cottage garden, from the editors of Gardenista.
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Country Life outlines a simple guide to the wildflowers of Britain.
The true beauty of wildflowers is their diversity. From Lupins to Wild Roses, the combinations and color pallets are endless. Today, I’d like to take you on a
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Nature abhors a monoculture, but not necessarily a monochrome culture. Against a leafy green backdrop, a single color stands out dramatically—particularly
I've compiled my most frequently asked questions and I hope this can help on your next gardening endeavor. If I missed a question that you'd like answered please feel free to leave a comment. How do you prune and treat your roses? Pruning your roses is very important to the health of the rose. Timing
Astrantia is a group of flowers, also known as masterwort, that is both beautiful and unusual. While not common to most gardens, it should be. Take a look at how to care for Astrantia in this article.
By David Austin (UK). Taken in my garden, England, early June 2011.
Sam and Mike's Cavallo Point wedding was a dream. The English countryside inspired wedding reception under a sailcloth tent was incredibly well done.
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You'll love these stunning blooms. 🌷
With height, bloom time and color in mind, you can create an enchanting cottage garden with ease. Your hard work will be repaid with a low maintenance masterpiece you can enjoy year after year. Plus your vegetable garden will thank you for all the added pollination it receives from the bees and butterflies that flock to your flowers.
