On warm August mornings, the meadows look as if someone has stitched lace across the fields. Queen Anne’s Lace isn’t just a wildflower—it carries centuries of folklore, symbolism, and natural charm. In this post, explore its history, pollinator benefits, and how it fits beautifully into a cottage garden. 🌸

Prepare your garden for next season with 5 late-summer tasks. Plant, divide, and protect now for a thriving, beautiful Fall.

Warm up with this cozy carrot, kale, and white bean soup—perfect for fall and inspired by your second garden planting in July.

Discover red flowers for every season in the cottage garden—including varieties and a planting guide.

Discover what to plant, tend, and harvest in your garden this July. A gentle, seasonal guide with tips for beginner gardeners, moon planting rhythms, and ways to welcome birds and pollinators into your space.

Learn how to use succession seeding for continuous harvests of veggies and flowers, even in small spaces.

June is the garden’s sweet spot — full of color, warmth, and quiet joy. Whether you tend a backyard plot or a patio of pots, this month offers gentle tasks that nurture both plants and soul. From sowing flowers to harvesting herbs and strawberries, these slow, intentional rituals invite you to savor the season. Add a touch of magic, tend with affection, and let your garden give back in beauty and small harvests.

Wondering what to plant this month? Your spring garden is ready—and there’s so much you can do in May to help it thrive. I’ll walk you through a gentle to-do list for the season.

Coneflowers ( Echinacea ) are more than just pretty faces in the summer garden. With their bold spiky central cones and daisy-like petals, these sturdy, sun-loving perennials are as resilient as they are beautiful, thriving in a variety of soil types and attracting a symphony of pollinators. They add a touch of rustic elegance to cottage gardens and wildflower meadows alike. Why Coneflowers Belong in Every Cottage Garden Whimsical Wildflower Charm  – With its daisy-like petal

Salvia blends beauty, history & herbal use—perfect for cottagecore gardens. Besides being pollinator-friendly, its good for beauty & home.

Consider including Asters into your garden for their late season bloom and as a late season food source for butterflies and bees!

Discover the top 10 prettiest pink garden flowers to add charm to your outdoor space!