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Beneath the Ivy
Beneath the Ivy is a seasonal living journal about routine, rhythm, and choosing a slower pace in an anxious world.


Tips to Make Old Fashioned Gardening Tasks Easier
In my last post I talked about old-fashioned garden techniques worth doing, but even to me it sounded like a lot of work, especially in the heat of summer. In this post, I want to outline the ways to make those old-fashioned techniques easier because those techniques do have lasting value. Tips to make Hand Tilling Easier 1. Time it with moisture (not mud). Hand tilling is so much easier when the soil is slightly damp. Too dry → rock-hard and exhausting Too wet → sticky and

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Feb 134 min read


5 Old-Fashioned Garden Skills Worth Keeping Alive
Discover the value of old-fashioned garden skills that connect you with nature and improve garden health. Keep old-fashioned garden skills alive!

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Feb 63 min read


5 Ways to Transition Your Garden from Summer to Fall
From planting bulbs to adding cozy seasonal touches, discover 5 ways to carry your garden beautifully from summer’s abundance into autumn’s charm.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Planning Next Season’s Garden: 5 Tasks to Do Before Fall
Prepare your garden for next season with 5 late-summer tasks. Plant, divide, and protect now for a thriving, beautiful Fall.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Aug 12, 20253 min read


A Scarlet Garden: Red Flowers Through the Seasons
Explore the enchanting world of red flowers through every season. Discover how red flowers bring passion and magic to your garden year-round.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Jul 16, 20256 min read


Succession Seeding: The Secret to a More Productive Garden?
Learn how to use succession seeding for continuous harvests of veggies and flowers, even in small spaces.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Stunning Purple Flowers to Put in Your Garden!
(This post does not contain affiliate links, they are for your reference🌿) There’s something undeniably enchanting about a garden brushed in hues of purple. From the softest lilacs to the deepest plums, these blooms create a sense of wonder and whimsy that feels straight out of a fairytale. In a cottagecore garden, purple flowers do more than just add color—they bring atmosphere, depth, and a quiet kind of magic. Whether you’re sipping tea under an arbor or gathering bouquet

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Jul 8, 20245 min read


10 Prettiest Pink Flowers for Your Garden
Discover the top 10 prettiest pink garden flowers to add charm to your outdoor space!

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Jun 27, 20244 min read


Effortless Gardening Made Easy with These Plants and Flowers!
Find the perfect additions to your garden and watch them thrive!

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Jun 13, 20245 min read
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