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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


Full Pink Moon: A Gentle Guide for Early Spring
The Full Pink Moon arrives as a quiet promise of what's to come - named for Phlox subulata (moss pink), which generally blooms in March.

Tricia
Mar 292 min read


Buttercrunch Lettuce: A Tender Classic for the Kitchen Garden
Buttercrunch lettuce is a beloved kitchen garden classic. Discover its history, planting guide, and companion plants in this heirloom garden series post.

Tricia
Mar 174 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


Embracing Seasonal Living: A Gentle Approach to Food and Budgeting
A calm winter approach to lowering grocery costs through seasonal living. Discover how working with seasonal produce, simple pantry meals, and gentle planning can create savings without restriction. Includes a free video guide.

Tricia
Jan 161 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
Aug 12, 20253 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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