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10 Ideas to Steal from English Cottage Gardens

The best cottage gardens look like they planted themselves. They didn’t, of course. But the design principles they follow are simple. The English invented...

Garden Visit: 9 Ideas to Steal from the Bravura Planting at Gravetye Manor in Sussex

During a cold and extremely wet English spring, we revisited Gravetye Manor. The bucolic Sussex estate—with 36 acres of flower gardens, meadows, mixed borders,...

8 Great Ideas for Seed Starting on a Budget

Save money on seed starting with DIY containers, free seeds, simple lighting, and a homemade seed-starting mix. Grow healthy plants without spending a fortune. Seed...

‘Gardens That Can Save the World’: A New Book on Small Landscapes with Big Ideas

Situated on an ecological reserve 100 miles from Mexico City, The Ruins was designed with water and stone to look as ancient...

Cottagecore Is Back – 5 Easy Garden Ideas to Try Now

Lately, my TikTok feed has been showing me oodles of videos of ducks paddling in cottage ponds, wildflowers spilling from woven baskets, and impossibly...

Bubble Drawings for Landscape Design: From Ideas to Layout

Designing your yard can feel overwhelming. Before you worry about exact measurements, materials, or plant choices, the very first step is creating a landscape...

Simple Front Yard Garden Ideas to Revitalize Community

The key to making friends with your neighbours starts with your front yard. Truly! By making your front yard garden a welcoming space, you’ll...

Lawn-Free Front Yard Ideas: 10 Tips from ‘Gardenista: The Low-Impact Garden’

All week, we’re revisiting the most popular stories of 2025, including this one from October. Front gardens, stoops, driveways, and parking courts have the...

Design Ideas to Steal From Her New Book

All week, we’re revisiting the most popular stories of 2025, including this one from March. Anyone who knows British garden designer Jo Thompson’s work...

4 Seed Storage Gift Ideas to Buy or DIY This Holiday Season

Looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your life? Help them organize their multitudes of leftover seed packets (we all have them…)...

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Drop the Beet: Growing No-Till Beets

Let’s drop the beet! Beets can be grown year-round and are a perfect, flavorful addition to meals. Start growing your own no-till beets with...

What to Plant at 40°, 50°, 60°, and 70°F

Sharing is caring! One of the biggest shifts in my gardening over the past 30 years has been moving away from the calendar and focusing...

Guide to Raised Bed Design

Raised garden beds are a great choice for many gardeners. They allow you to turn unused space, like a rooftop or yard, into a...
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