![]() While studying Gertrude Jekyll’s philosophy (1843-1932), we learned that she popularized the informal borders associated with country houses in England and picket fences in the U.S. And so, we chose two descriptive words to guide us in our adventure…we wanted our garden to be graceful and charming. Aside from being practical, the effect was charming. Every inch of earth counted-with herbs, fruit trees, and flowers (which attracted bees to pollinate crops) jammed close together. The English invented the cottage garden, probably in the 1400’s when even the humblest plots of land were pressed into service to produce food for families. We hoped the rhythm of a good design would guide us along the way. Our goal was to find the perfect blend of colorful edibles transitioning from season to season, much like a butterfly gently flutters among flowers blooming in the garden. We had envisioned the look, but a great deal of work lay ahead before this distinctive style could be implemented into our existing Statuary bed. Researching, studying and looking at pictures on the internet filled up most of our time. January 2021 our cottage garden was still in the dream phase. ![]() ![]() “The best cottage gardens look like they planted themselves”.
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