Flower Gardening Archives - Cottage On Bunker Hill https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/category/gardening/flowergardening/ by Jennifer Howard Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:27:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-new-logo-32x32.jpg Flower Gardening Archives - Cottage On Bunker Hill https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/category/gardening/flowergardening/ 32 32 A Mid-Summer Cut Flower Garden Tour: What’s Blooming! https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/a-mid-summer-cut-flower-garden-tour-whats-blooming/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/a-mid-summer-cut-flower-garden-tour-whats-blooming/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:20:45 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=38691 Well, New Hampshire, that was dramatic. After a spring that felt more like a marshland than a growing season, my garden has finally decided to show up to the party- fashionably...

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]]> https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/a-mid-summer-cut-flower-garden-tour-whats-blooming/feed/ 2 The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Cutting Garden in 2025  https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/how-to-start-a-cutting-garden-this-year/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/how-to-start-a-cutting-garden-this-year/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:14:41 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=15047 Picture this: You step outside with shears in hand, breathing in the scent of just-picked lavender and zinnias so vibrant they look Photoshopped. No more sad, store-bought bouquets that droop by day three—just endless, free flowers...

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]]> https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/how-to-start-a-cutting-garden-this-year/feed/ 27 How to Divide Hostas in Spring: A Step-by-Step Guide for Lush, Free Plants! https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/how-to-divide-hosta/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/how-to-divide-hosta/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:45:57 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=4765 Dividing hostas is easy—here’s how Hostas are one of the easiest perennials to grow in your garden. They are pretty low maintenance but should be divided every few years. I will...

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]]> https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/how-to-divide-hosta/feed/ 10 A Guide to Growing Zinnias for Beginners: Easy Steps to Success https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/a-guide-to-growing-zinnias-best-varieties-care-tips/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/a-guide-to-growing-zinnias-best-varieties-care-tips/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 23:36:36 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=20341 Zinnias should be at the top of your flower-growing list! These vibrant beauties are incredibly easy to care for, making them perfect for beginners. With their dazzling array of colors, they’ll...

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]]> https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/a-guide-to-growing-zinnias-best-varieties-care-tips/feed/ 9 From Seedling to Sprout: A Tour of My Cottage Garden’s Growth https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/from-seedling-to-sprout-a-tour-of-my-cottage-gardens-growth/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/from-seedling-to-sprout-a-tour-of-my-cottage-gardens-growth/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 16:01:55 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=34514 Hey everyone, welcome back to Cottage on Bunker Hill! Gardening’s been in my blood for over 20 years now. You could say I practically grew up with dirt under my nails,...

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]]> https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/from-seedling-to-sprout-a-tour-of-my-cottage-gardens-growth/feed/ 6 Top Gardening Books I Love: A Cottage on Bunker Hill Review https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/top-gardening-books-i-love-a-cottage-on-bunker-hill-review/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/top-gardening-books-i-love-a-cottage-on-bunker-hill-review/#comments Wed, 08 May 2024 15:06:33 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=34230 Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting to dream of your first plot, a good book can make all the difference. A good gardening book is like having your most...

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]]> https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/best-cut-flowers-to-grow-yourself/feed/ 4 Lessons Learned, Flowers Earned: Reflections and Plans for a Thriving Garden Year https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/reflections-and-plans-for-a-thriving-garden-year/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/reflections-and-plans-for-a-thriving-garden-year/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:16:06 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=33337 As another gardening season approaches, it’s natural to look back on the joys and challenges of the previous year. And let me tell you, last season threw my garden a real...

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