Cottage In The Court

Mar 01 2024 131 ep. 27 mins 16
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Welcome to Cottage In The Court where I will keep you informed about garden conversations, events, tips and product reviews from books to tools. l even suggest gardens to see, garden adventures to have and spotlight some fabulous horticultural folks you will want to know about. Settle in, pour a cup of tea and transplant yourself into my world. Thanks for listening to Cottage In The Court!

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Sol Soils...Time for Repotting

Mar 01 2024 27 mins  
It's time to try new and different things! It's the first day of March. The freshness and newness of a new season feel great! The Camellia buds are swelling, daffodils are opening up, and the crocus lift their heads to welcome us back into the garden. I took a break from podcasting. After a moment to gather my thoughts, I had a few speaking engagements here and there, trav

Happy Mothers Day !

May 12 2023 3 mins  
Master Gardeners are everywhere! Planting seeds of wisdom along the way. Tea is something to be celebrated. Growing a tea garden is easy and there are a few new plants which can be used for tea, that is worth investigating. Adding a native plant should be on everyone's mind this year - consider it! Happy Mother's Day!

National Garden Meditation Day 2023

May 03 2023 3 mins  
How did you recognize National Garden Meditation Day today? This day reminds us not to just work in the garden but to meditate in our green spaces. The importance of even simply talking to your garden is medicine for the mind. Here are a few things that crossed my mind today. Enjoy and follow me at cottageinthecourt.com

Spring Tips for New Gardeners

Mar 18 2023 3 mins  
Going outside to witness a new season is refreshing. Especially when you aren't rushing. Noticing what's emerging and planning for warmer temps is always a great idea.

Believing in the Garden

Mar 11 2023 3 mins  
Change in the garden will happen. Plants will die, lighting will change, and Mother Nature will certainly have her way. After a period of mourning, we adapt. It's simply life. However, there is always something left behind that gives us hope. Believing in the garden is simply an act of survival. Do you believe in your garden? Register for The Great Grow Along and meet some really

Spring, Change, and The Garden Electric

Mar 06 2023 5 mins  
From giving talks in Charlotte, North Carolina, touring Maple Walk, changes in my garden and the Philadelphia Flower Show...I can tell it's going to be a wonderful year!

Snow, Faux Spring and The Garden Electric

Feb 26 2023 24 mins  
Snow, crocus, daffodils, and more. Spring has been plugged in and I can feel the electricity of the season. I had the honor of speaking with the Creative Director of The Philadelphia Flower Show, Seth Pearsoll. As you know, it doesn't take much for me to get excited about anything flower related. After speaking with Seth, I am really plugged in and ready for The Philadelphia Flower

Springtime and New Beginnings

Feb 24 2023 4 mins  
This is the perfect time of year for fresh starts, rekindling relationships, and looking forward to the possibilities of change. Change is inevitable. While we might not be sure of the outcome, we must believe in the brighter day. I'm looking forward to the brighter days of the garden season, and I hope you are as well.

Anticipating Gardening and Speaking Engagements 2023

Feb 05 2023 6 mins  
Updates on why I've been quiet, what I'm looking forward to, and speaking engagements on the radar.

Gathering, Gleaning, and Grateful

Dec 10 2022 4 mins  
The garden invokes conversation when we gather. If we listen, we can glean how the garden finds us and how grateful we are. I am grateful when others share their garden experience. I am also ready to explore more gardens and garden experiences along the way.