Grow With Me Gardening Series Archives - Cottage On Bunker Hill https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/category/gardening/grow-with-me-gardening-series/ by Jennifer Howard Wed, 07 May 2025 12:59:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cropped-new-logo-32x32.jpg Grow With Me Gardening Series Archives - Cottage On Bunker Hill https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/category/gardening/grow-with-me-gardening-series/ 32 32 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/pretty-and-productive-cottage-style-gardening-in-raised-beds/feed/ 0 Early Spring Vegetables: What to Grow and How to Prepare Your Garden https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/early-spring-vegetables/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/early-spring-vegetables/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:34:54 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=4680 There’s something magical about early spring gardening—the crisp air, the first green shoots breaking through the soil, and the promise of fresh, homegrown vegetables just weeks away. If you’re as eager...

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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/top-gardening-books-i-love-a-cottage-on-bunker-hill-review/feed/ 1 Gorgeous Blooms from My Garden: Best Cut Flowers to Grow Yourself https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/best-cut-flowers-to-grow-yourself/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/best-cut-flowers-to-grow-yourself/#comments Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:02:01 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=33573 Tired of pricey bouquets? Growing your own cut flowers is a rewarding and budget-friendly way to enjoy stunning blooms all season long. With a few seed packets and some basic gardening...

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]]> https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/how-to-start-an-herb-garden-a-beginners-guide/feed/ 5 Tips for Growing Vegetables in New England https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/tips-for-growing-vegetables-in-new-england/ https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/tips-for-growing-vegetables-in-new-england/#comments Sat, 06 May 2023 13:22:00 +0000 https://www.cottageonbunkerhill.com/?p=28202 Do you want to start a garden this year? Here are 10 tips for growing vegetables in New England. Since we have a somewhat short growing season in New England we...

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