Archive for category: Cottage Gardening

Come Journey With me Through a Secret Garden

Once upon a time… There was a beautiful garden, found tucked away, deep in a wooded valley. Journey with me through this wondrous secret garden treasure. This is the story of Longwood, as seen through my eyes… * All pictures by Pearl Sanborn (that’s me I was very thankful to be able…

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Peek Through my Window

I don’t know how it is in your bit of the world, but in our little forest & surrounding village, the landscape is starting to become radiant with color. It’s almost as if a painter is standing above us, and with quick strokes of his brush, he’s changing everything around us into…

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Free Grape Vines for Your Garden Arbor

“Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give thee my loves.” Song of Solomon 7:12 There is something so romantic about a vine that is dripping with clusters of ripe grapes! Sight,…

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Make a beautiful Fall Wreath Free by Using Natural Found Items

Nothing says welcome like a beautiful wreath! Wreaths are beautiful anytime of year, but during the Autumn season, you can fill your wreath with anything found in nature for a wonderful look! You don’t have to spend any money, and using items found around your home & garden, you will have…

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Backyard Bling – Using Candles, Glass Beads, and Chandeliers to add Sparkle to Your Outdoor Space

I recently received a letter from a reader in response to an article that I had written about decorating with chandelier crystals. After Rebecca saw the idea, she sent me this question… Dear Pearl, I think that your idea is so creative! But I am having a bit of a problem. Instead of taking crystals

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Build Your Own Garden Pond

I wanted to share a few letters from readers with you today. After reading some of the articles about building your own garden pond that I’ve written over the last few years, they wanted to let me know of their success. A water garden (no matter how large or small it is) can add wonder

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