Gardening Project Ideas Archives - Cottage On Bunker Hill https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/category/gardening/gardening-project-ideas/ by Jennifer Howard Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:25:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-new-logo-32x32.jpg Gardening Project Ideas Archives - Cottage On Bunker Hill https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/category/gardening/gardening-project-ideas/ 32 32 Why I Intentionally Broke My Terracotta Pot (And You’ll Want to Too!) https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/intentionally-broken-terracotta-pot-succulent-planter/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/intentionally-broken-terracotta-pot-succulent-planter/#respond Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:46:14 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=38507 Discover how smashing a terracotta pot created my favorite succulent planter! (Sometimes, a little destruction leads to the most beautiful creations!) I’ll admit it…I took a hammer to a perfectly good...

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Whimsical Fairy Tree Garden: A DIY Project for a Magical Yard https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/whimsical-fairy-tree-garden-a-diy-project-for-a-magical-yard/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/whimsical-fairy-tree-garden-a-diy-project-for-a-magical-yard/#comments Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:01:56 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=38388 When I noticed the natural hollow at the base of our crabapple tree, I knew it had potential. Instead of leaving it as just another garden feature, I decided to turn...

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DIY Air-Dry Clay Mushrooms for Fairy Gardens (No Fancy Tools!) https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/diy-air-dry-clay-mushrooms-for-fairy-gardens-no-fancy-tools/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/diy-air-dry-clay-mushrooms-for-fairy-gardens-no-fancy-tools/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:50:38 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=38433 Bring your fairy garden to life with these charming, easy-to-make clay mushrooms! Made with simple air-dry clay and fallen branches, they add a pop of color and whimsy to any outdoor (or...

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Turning $25 of Thrift Finds into Cottage Garden Charm https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/turning-25-of-thrift-finds-into-cottage-garden-charm/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/turning-25-of-thrift-finds-into-cottage-garden-charm/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:43:50 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=38294 I handed over $25 at the thrift store checkout… and walked out with everything I needed to give my garden a cozy, colorful makeover. Here’s how it happened! Thrifted & Transformed:...

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From Junk to Gems: Upcycled Succulent Planters for the Garden https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/upcycled-succulent-planters-for-the-garden/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/upcycled-succulent-planters-for-the-garden/#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:44:22 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=38239 Hi friends! Is there anything better than that feeling of taking something old, a little forgotten, and maybe a bit “junky,” and turning it into something beautiful? I live for those...

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DIY Garden Girl Scarecrow – A Cottage Garden Favorite https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/create-your-own-garden-girl-scarecrow/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/create-your-own-garden-girl-scarecrow/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:56:39 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=29608 Three years ago, I introduced my first Garden Girl scarecrow—a thrifted, whimsical guardian for my veggies. Now, she’s back with a 2025 upgrade, and I’m sharing even more tips to customize yours....

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DIY Clay Plant Markers: Easy, Custom & Charming Garden Labels https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/diy-plant-markers-crafting-custom-clay-plant-markers/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/diy-plant-markers-crafting-custom-clay-plant-markers/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:35:13 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=28290 Let me show you how to personalize your garden with these DIY plant markers made out of air-dry clay. DIY Plant Markers: Crafting Custom Clay Plant Markers Do your herb seedlings...

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Pretty and Productive: Cottage-Style Gardening in Raised Beds https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/pretty-and-productive-cottage-style-gardening-in-raised-beds/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/pretty-and-productive-cottage-style-gardening-in-raised-beds/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:10:37 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=37482 Imagine stepping into a garden where vibrant flowers mingle with lush vegetables, and fragrant herbs spill over the edges of charming raised beds. This isn’t just a dream—it’s the magic of...

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How to Build a Cottage Style Garden Tower (Step-by-Step Guide) https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/diy-cottage-garden-tower/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/diy-cottage-garden-tower/#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:26:46 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=8065 Learn how I created a charming DIY cottage garden tower for climbing flowers using a tomato cage, bamboo supports, and seagrass rush. Perfect for small spaces, this vertical garden project brings...

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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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