Welcoming Winter Wildlife: A DIY Bird Cafe for Your Garden
Winter in New England signals a shift for us gardeners. Our vibrant summer beds may be sleeping beneath the snow, but if you look closely, you’ll see the garden is far…
Beyond the Vase: Why I Started Growing A Dried Flower Garden
Five years ago, I added my dedicated cut flower garden here at the Cottage. I was chasing the joy of fresh bouquets, but I stumbled onto something even better: strawflowers. That…
A Mid-Summer Cut Flower Garden Tour: What’s Blooming!
Well, New Hampshire, that was dramatic. After a spring that felt more like a marshland than a growing season, my garden has finally decided to show up to the party- fashionably…
Why I Intentionally Broke My Terracotta Pot (And You’ll Want to Too!)
Discover how smashing a terracotta pot created my favorite succulent planter! (Sometimes, a little destruction leads to the most beautiful creations!) I’ll admit it…I took a hammer to a perfectly good…
Whimsical Fairy Tree Garden: A DIY Project for a Magical Yard
When I noticed the natural hollow at the base of our crabapple tree, I knew it had potential. Instead of leaving it as just another garden feature, I decided to turn…
DIY Air-Dry Clay Mushrooms for Fairy Gardens (No Fancy Tools!)
Bring your fairy garden to life with these charming, easy-to-make clay mushrooms! Made with simple air-dry clay and fallen branches, they add a pop of color and whimsy to any outdoor (or…