I have been so eager for October this garden season. The shorter days, the cooler, rainier weather. While the mums and asters flourish, everything else starts to wind down.  Part of me, appalled, asks, “What?! What do you mean you’re excited for the beauty of the summer garden to fade?! What do y...

There is something incredible about saving seeds from my own garden & planting them for next year’s garden. This time of year is perfect for gathering seeds from your garden or adding seeds to a list to buy so you can seed save next year. ^some seeds I've saved from my garden this year. The two ...

I try to spend the very start of my mornings in my garden, sometimes with a kiddo or two in tow.. Before I touch my phone, I make myself a cup of tea and head out to get morning sunlight in my eyes. Or, more apt today, misty rain in my hair. Today feels firmly planted in Autumn. As I walked aroun...

  This Newsletter is Garden-focused, short & sweet, and full of useful information. As always, I welcome questions & am just a reply away.    You'll be hearing from me 1 or 2 times a month, and I look forward to sharing what I'm working on in my garden & helpful tips for you.   Let's Chat Weeds~...

Hi gardening friend. It's a whole new newsletter over here. You might remember me as The Perennial Cottage Gardener. And while I still do lots of perennial cottage gardening, I have rebranded my business to Rooted Cottage Gardening. Hence the email change & name change if you've been following al...

I deeply value transparency in business, so I wanted to take a moment to share my business values. Ethos “Rooted in the seasons, rooted in healthy soil, rooted in joy.” Seasonal & Slow living Supporting the bees, other pollinators, and wildlife Embracing Imperfection Cultivating Beauty Carin...