A cottage garden is a place to experiment, try new plants, save seeds, plant old time favorites, and swap stories. What will you add to your garden this year?
This year I get to start a garden from scratch. The house my husband and I purchased used to be a rental home so there are no foundation plantings or flower beds at all. I'm so excited about the possibilities!
My personal gardens have always leaned towards a cottage garden feel becuase of the eclectic nature of what I plant. Perennial herbs, annual vegetables, bulbs, climbing vines and shrubs all together to create a pleasing and varied garden.
While the two part article I wrote about cottage garden plants specifically lists heirloom plants, the wonderful thing about a cottage garden is that there is always room to try a new cultivar or two (or ten). The only set design is to put in whatever you want! That's my favorite kind of plan.
Look for medievel herb garden plants, and romantic victorian garden plants in future articles.
Meanwhile, head over to the discussion board and tell us your gardening goals this season!
