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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.


Heirloom Garden Series – 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 at Everlea Journal
Jan 243 min read


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.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Nov 5, 20254 min read


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.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Sep 22, 20253 min read


Goldenrod Reconsidered: From Overlooked Plant to Garden Treasure
Discover the truth about goldenrod and embrace goldenrod in your autumn garden. 🌼

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Sep 18, 20254 min read


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. 🌸

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Aug 22, 20254 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 at Everlea Journal
Aug 12, 20253 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 at Everlea Journal
Jul 21, 20252 min read


A Scarlet Garden: Red Flowers Through the Seasons
Explore the enchanting world of red flowers through every season. Discover how red flowers bring passion and magic to your garden year-round.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Jul 16, 20256 min read


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.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Jun 30, 20256 min read


Succession Seeding: The Secret to a More Productive Garden?
Learn how to use succession seeding for continuous harvests of veggies and flowers, even in small spaces.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Jun 11, 20253 min read


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.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
May 29, 20256 min read


Your Gentle May Garden Guide: What to Plant, Sow, and Notice
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.

Tricia at Everlea Journal
May 16, 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 petal

Tricia at Everlea Journal
May 1, 20253 min read


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!

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Sep 18, 20244 min read


10 Prettiest Pink Flowers for Your Garden
Discover the top 10 prettiest pink garden flowers to add charm to your outdoor space!

Tricia at Everlea Journal
Jun 27, 20244 min read
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