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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.


In the Garden This May: A Rhythm of Planting, Tending, and Noticing
As the light lingers longer into the evening and the garden begins to hum with quiet energy, May opens the door fully between spring and summer. May is a month of becoming—of planting what will grow, tending what has already begun, and noticing the subtle shift into abundance. What to Begin The soil has warmed beneath your hands, the air has softened, and the quiet worry of frost begins to fade. This is the moment many gardeners wait for—the one where it finally feels safe to

Tricia
Apr 236 min read


April Garden To Do List: A Gentle Return to Life
April is a month of transition in the garden—part waking, part waiting. In this gentle guide, you’ll find what to plant, what to tend, what to notice, and how to follow the moon’s rhythm as the season begins to unfold.

Tricia
Mar 265 min read


The Sugar Snap Pea: From Idaho Fields to Backyard Gardens
Sugar snap peas are a spring garden favorite. Explore their history, with planting tips, care advice, and companion planting for a sweet, crisp spring harvest from your garden.

Tricia
Mar 113 min read


Tips to Make Old Fashioned Gardening Tasks Easier
Discover how to make old-fashioned gardening tasks easier with these practical tips. Transform your garden work into easier gardening tasks today!

Tricia
Feb 135 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
Feb 63 min read


Red Drumhead Cabbage: From Victory Gardens to Your Cottage Garden
Explore the Red Drumhead cabbage, a heritage heirloom once grown in Victory Gardens, cherished for fall flavor, pickling, and winter storage.

Tricia
Jan 243 min read


A Simple Autumn Soup to Look Forward To (Carrot, Kale & White Bean Soup – rustic, warming, and garden-inspired)
Warm up with this cozy carrot, kale, and white bean soup—perfect for fall and inspired by your second garden planting in July.

Tricia
Jul 21, 20252 min read


The Enchanted Climber: A Cottage Gardener’s Guide to Clematis
In this blog post, I will walk you through everything you need to know about caring for clematis, from planting to pruning!

Tricia
Oct 18, 20245 min read


Stunning Purple Flowers to Put in Your Garden!
Whether you’re sipping tea under an arbor or gathering bouquets for your kitchen table, these violet-toned blossoms invite you to slow down and savour the season.

Tricia
Jul 8, 20245 min read


Effortless Gardening Made Easy with These Plants and Flowers!
Explore which plants and flowers help make gardening feel a little more effortless - varieties that are hardy, forgiving, and perfectly suited to a gentle, low-maintenance approach.

Tricia
Jun 13, 20246 min read
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