Garden with vegetables and flowers

My name is Allison Vallin Kostovick, and I’ve been an organic gardener in Maine for the past 20 years. Over that time, I’ve slowly been on a quest to create my very own secret garden nestled among the woods.

Here are 28 eye-catching cottage garden ideas to inspire you:

'No Dig’ gardening, the ingenious, increasingly popular method pioneered by Englishman Charles Dowding, lets you make the most of your vegetable garden—without spending all your time weeding.

12 Of The Best Flowers To Plant In Your Vegetable Garden! When we think of vegetable gardens, we often picture rows upon rows of thriving produce, but what if I told you that incorporating flowers

Seasonal Vegetable Layouts are a delicious and nutritious choice for any garden! 🌿🥕 Made with a variety of fresh, seasonal veggies and thoughtful planning, these layouts are a delightful blend of productivity and beauty. Quick to implement and bursting with garden-fresh goodness, Seasonal Vegetable Layouts are perfect for a refreshing gardening project or special feature. 😋🌼 #SeasonalVegetableLayouts #HealthyGardening #FreshProduce #GardenPlanning

Create your own green paradise, even in small spaces!

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When planning out your garden this year, consider planting vegetables and flowers together as companion plants for one another.

Introducing flowers to a garden has many benefits in addition to adding beauty. The flowers can be used in animal crops to deter pests and attract

Vegetable garden with sunflowers and fence made of "crayons" for children

Happy weekend friends! It’s the first Saturday of a brand new month, which means that it’s time again for some cozy inspiration with our Cozy Living series. I always look forward to seeing the cozy ideas that everyone has to share each month! You can find them all linked at the bottom of this post. With Summer…

A neat and tidy collection of vegetables serve as bookends to a dear friend's horse-shoe shaped English garden. Enjoy!