Category Archives: Gardening

{Cottage Flowers} Summer Fades into Autumn…

{Cottage Flowers} Summer Fades into Autumn…

The summer flowers in the cottage garden are slowly fading as autumn hues begin to take over the leaves throughout. …Read More

{Cottage Flowers} Queen Anne’s Lace

{Cottage Flowers} Queen Anne’s Lace

Queen Anne’s Lace is a wildflower which grows along the country roads where we live in the Pacific Northwest.  It’s …Read More

{Cottage Gardening} The Simple Beauty of Wildflowers

{Cottage Gardening} The Simple Beauty of Wildflowers

One of the things about living in Southwest Washington is that all of the rain, which many complain about, assist …Read More

Pretty Pink Blossoms

Pretty Pink Blossoms

Isn’t this lovely? I took this photo a few weeks ago and completely AND totally forgot about it.  My camera …Read More

Cottage Flowers with a Tropical Feel

Cottage Flowers with a Tropical Feel

Though our beach cottage is located in the cool Pacific Northwest, these lavender flowers provide a tropical feel.  The Washington …Read More

Daydreaming of Hydrangeas

I love hydrangeas…do you? I am so blessed that our beach cottage garden has three mature plants…and they were here …Read More

Stone and Landscaping: A Winning Combination

Sofala Quartzite Wall Cladding It’s no coincidence that you see widespread use of outdoor tiles, stone cladding and similar features …Read More

I Love Spring Anywhere…

I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it in a garden. -Ruth Stout All …Read More

English Bluebells at the Cottage

Some flowers are just naturally charming and perfect for a beach cottage. Attractive, fragrant and shade tolerant make English Bluebells …Read More

White Magnolias at the Beach Cottage

What a beautiful Spring surprise! Each April, before the rest of our perennials bloom, the corner of our front yard …Read More

Camellias in the Morning

I awake before the hubby each morning so that I have time to wander around the beach cottage garden searching …Read More

For the Love of Cottage Flowers in Mason Jars

I’m completely and totally in love with Cottage Flowers displayed in Mason Jars.  I know, I know…everyone else seems to …Read More

Our Beach Cottage Garden is Blooming!

Pink Camellia in our beach cottage garden. March 2011. I’m so happy to report that our Camellia’s are blooming; which …Read More

Pink Saturday: Glorious Flowers

Pink represents hope, joy and love to many – although not my favorite color (that would be red) I must …Read More

Hummingbird Cottage Gardens

I’ve never considered naming one of our homes, but living at the beach for almost two years has changed my …Read More

Roses in Coastal Living

I guess that not everyone immediately thinks of roses when dreaming of a coastal lifestyle…however coastal gardens are one of …Read More

Inspired by Flowers

I’m inspired by many things in the world around me; however flowers have to be at the top of my …Read More

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