Cottage Garden • Organic Farming

Experience the quiet craft of organic cottage gardening

A blog for seasoned gardeners who cultivate soil, seed, and season with intention. Practical, ecological techniques, regionally informed, and tuned to the steady rhythm of a cottage garden.

Latest from the Blog

Articles crafted for experienced growers, focusing on soil health, composting, crop rotation, and resilient varieties.

Building Rich Compost for Cottage Gardens

Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into a thriving loam that feeds perennials, vegetables, and herbs without synthetic amendments.

Soil Health March 2025

Companion Planting for Resilient Beds

Strategic plant combinations that deter pests, improve flavor, and reduce disease pressure across a cottage-scale plot.

Pest Management February 2025

Water-wise Irrigation for Organic Plots

Techniques to conserve moisture and deliver it where roots thrive—without compromising soil biology.

Water Management January 2025

Resources for the Organic Gardener

Seasonal Crop Rotations

Plan a rotation that protects soil structure, supports biodiversity, and maintains productivity year after year.

Planning Updated 2024

Soil Biology Basics

Understand microbial life, fungi networks, and the role of organic matter in a thriving bed.

Education 2024

Seed Saving Guidelines

Techniques for preserving heirloom varieties and improving vigor through careful selection.

Seeds 2023