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Beneath the Ivy
Beneath the Ivy is a seasonal living journal about flowers, gardens, and finding your place in the season you're in.


Summer Crafts for Slow Living: 5 Whimsical Ideas for Peaceful Summer Days
Embrace old-fashioned charm with five gentle summer craft ideas that bring a touch of whimsical charm to everyday life.
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Jun 29, 20253 min read


Coneflower (Echinacea) – The Resilient Beauty of the Cottage Garden
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 petals a
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May 1, 20254 min read


Salvia (Garden Sage) in the Cottage Garden: Growing Tips, Symbolism, DIY Uses for your Home & Body
With its dreamy spires and timeworn tales, this plant weaves together beauty, history, and purpose in a way that feels both enchanting and familiar.
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Apr 11, 20259 min read
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