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Cottage In The Court believes in stimulating conversation to pollinate the mind about all things gardening. Pollinate, as defined by Merriam Webster is a verb. It means – to give (a plant) pollen from another plant of the same kind so that seeds will be produced. I compare garden podcasting as a way to pollinate the mind. As a garden communicator, I have recently found joy outside the garden, as a podcaster. In my opinion, podcasting

Pollinator Victory Gardens are such a beautiful thing. Pollinator gardens and Victory gardens are all the rage. There are many benefits to combining these two styles of gardening. In her book, The Pollinator Victory Garden, Kim advises the reader on ways to attract pollinators. This, in turn, will bring us joy. Bees, butterflies, beetles, and more, truly are important to our life cycle. We have to eat, right? Without the necessary pollinators in the garden,

Secret Gardens of East Anglia is one of the best armchair adventure books to make unintentional pausing easy. Secret gardens are always amazing to discover. If secret gardens are in England they become magical adventures. Barbara Segall has written a wonderful book, Secret Gardens of East Anglia – A Private Tour of 22 Gardens. This book was beautifully and lovingly photographed by Marcus Harpur. With a foreword written by Beth Chatto, the English garden enthusiast

The Lifelong Gardener advises us on how to garden at any age. Lifelong, wow what a word. Merriam Webster defines this word as lasting or continuing through life. As a gardener, how we would love this concept to be very true at all stages of life. As we age or have disabilities, this word might be questionable. The possibilities of lifelong gardening is no longer a challenge, but a reality. The Lifelong Gardener – Garden

Plants can often mimic what is happening in society today. Sometimes plants that initially serve a purpose, can get out of control. Uncontrollable plants will destroy, an otherwise beautiful garden. We are often reminded, a beautiful garden is not always perfect. Certain plants have traits that are beneficial (or not) in this garden we call life. CHINESE PRIVET (Ligustrum sinense) Plants like Privet are not always a good thing. Many of us see this understory