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Beneath the Ivy
Cottagecore Seasonal Living Blog


November's Gentle Garden To-Do List: Preparing for Winter’s Rest
Tend your flower, vegetable, and greenhouse gardens with gentle November tasks, preparing each space—and yourself—for winter’s quiet rest.
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Nov 54 min read
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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.
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Sep 223 min read
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Goldenrod vs Ragweed: Separating Myth from Autumn Magic
Discover the truth about goldenrod vs ragweed—learn to tell them apart, reduce ragweed’s spread, and embrace goldenrod in your autumn garden. 🌼
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Sep 184 min read
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Queen Anne’s Lace: Folklore, Pollinators, and Summer Beauty
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. 🌸
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Aug 224 min read
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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.
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Aug 123 min read
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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.
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Jul 212 min read
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A Scarlet Garden: Red Flowers Through the Seasons
Discover red flowers for every season in the cottage garden—including varieties and a planting guide.
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Jul 166 min read
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Your Gentle July Garden Guide: What to Plant, Tend & Harvest This Month
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.
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Jun 306 min read
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The Gentle Garden: What to Sow, Tend, and Enjoy in June
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.
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May 295 min read
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The May Garden: What to Plant, Sow, & Celebrate This Month
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.
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May 163 min read
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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 petal
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May 13 min read
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Embracing Fall with Asters: The Last Dance of your Garden's Flowers
Consider including Asters into your garden for their late season bloom and as a late season food source for butterflies and bees!
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Sep 18, 20244 min read
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10 Prettiest Pink Flowers for Your Garden
Discover the top 10 prettiest pink garden flowers to add charm to your outdoor space!
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Jun 27, 20244 min read
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