What is a Cottage Garden?
I’ve found that each cottage garden is as different as the people who create them! What’s the first thing that comes to “your” mind when the words are spoken?? I want you to grab a piece of paper & a pen, then write down EVERYTHING that comes to your mind when you hear the words “cottage garden.” I want to show you how you can have every element you desire in your garden! Take a sneak peek into my thoughts for a moment. When I hear the words “cottage garden,” here is what fills my thoughts (in no particular order – typing as they come). Butterflies, birdhouses, picket fences, tall cutting flowers, bird baths & water fountains, goldfish pond, vegetables, herbs, wildflowers, stones & stone walls, architectural elements, bird feeders, hanging baskets, moss, secret paths, arbors, ivy, waddle fences, fuchsias, hummingbirds, roses, trellises, garden benches, porch swings, ferns, wildlife, WOW …. I could think about cottage gardens all day! Now lets take a look at the elements I’ve mentione
