10 Companion Planting Combinations for a Beautiful Cottage Vegetable Garden
Can a vegetable garden be the prettiest thing in the yard? These 10 companion planting combinations grow food, flowers, and herbs, all by design, not by accident.
The Cottage Vegetable Garden
The cottage vegetable garden is a marriage of beauty and practicality. Flowers and food of all kinds planted together in a way that is wildly abundant and inviting.
Here you’ll find beginner-friendly guides on what to plant, design inspiration, and simple ways to use everything you grow.
Read this first if you are ready to design your own cottage vegetable garden.
Read this to explore why adding flowers to a vegetable garden helps everything grow better.
Companion Planting Cucumbers: The Best Plants to Grow Together
Find the best plants to grow with cucumbers. Growing cucumbers with their favorite friends does three things: manages pests, attracts pollinators, and improves yields.
Best Companion Plants for Zucchini and Squash (Deter Squash Vine Borers Naturally)
The best companion plants for zucchini and squash—nasturtiums, radishes, and more—help deter pests, improve pollination, and grow healthier plants naturally. We’ll also discuss what to avoid planting nearby and how to manage squash bugs and borers.
The Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes (& What NOT to Plant Nearby)
Plant these companion plants for tomatoes and watch your harvest explode. My favorite companion flowers and vegetables for tomatoes and how each helps tomato plants thrive.
Build Your Own Butter Board for a Stunning Appetizer
Put together a show-stopping butter board that’s delicious and beautiful using this simple formula. An alternative to charcuterie boards for quick appetizers, party snacks, and effortless entertaining.
Garden-to-Table Thanksgiving: Easy Ways to Plan Your Menu Around Your Harvest
Celebrate the garden with gratitude this Thanksgiving. Find simple ideas and a menu for incorporating the garden in Thanksgiving gatherings and meals with fresh produce, preserved foods, or natural decor.
Container Gardening Layouts for Small-Space Gardens
Grab ideas for a container garden layout that’s potager-inspired and renter-friendly. Includes a free guide to container potager layouts.
9 Herbs for Flower Arrangements to Add Fragrance and Texture
Find my top 9 culinary herbs to use in cut flower arrangements to add long-lasting texture, scent, and beauty.
How to Make a Fresh Herb Wreath from Your Garden
Learn how to make a kitchen herb wreath using fresh herbs. This easy DIY adds natural fragrance and beauty to your home. Perfect for slow summer living.