The New England Gardener’s May To-Do List (Zone 6a)
Your complete month-by-month guide for my fellow 6a garden friends. If April is the month of hope around here, with seeds sprouting under grow lights, seed packets being organized all over…
Gardening Like It’s 1776: My 250-Year-Old Roots
From the herbs to the flowers to the vegetables, my New Hampshire garden has more in common with a 1776 kitchen garden than I ever realized! I was flipping through my…
The New England Gardener’s April To-Do List (Zone 6a)
There’s something almost comical about gardening in New England. One week you’re watching snow fall on your raised beds, and the next you’re out there in a t-shirt, wondering where the…
Pretty and Productive: Cottage-Style Gardening in Raised Beds
Imagine stepping into a garden where vibrant flowers mingle with lush vegetables, and fragrant herbs spill over the edges of charming raised beds. This isn’t just a dream—it’s the magic of…
Early Spring Vegetables: What to Grow and How to Prepare Your Garden
There’s something magical about early spring gardening—the crisp air, the first green shoots breaking through the soil, and the promise of fresh, homegrown vegetables just weeks away. If you’re as eager…
From Seedling to Sprout: A Tour of My Cottage Garden’s Growth
Hey everyone, welcome back to Cottage on Bunker Hill! Gardening’s been in my blood for over 20 years now. You could say I practically grew up with dirt under my nails,…