Happy Monday everyone at GPOD!
You don’t need expensive plant palettes or fancy gardening tools and materials to create your dream garden. Courtney Farris (@vintagegardenky) of Leitchfield, Kentucky (Zone 7) is a gardener who gets it. To create a thriving cottage garden that she loves, Courtney uses winter-sown seeds in plastic bags and turns to second-hand vintage items to add personality and style to her flower-filled oasis. It may take a little more effort, a good eye for interesting art, and some flexing of your creative muscles, but in the end, Courtney will have a fun space that will reward you with its beauty.
A cottage-style Kentucky garden filled with winter-planted flowers, heirlooms, and vintage charm. What started as a seed in a Ziploc bag has grown into a colorful retreat filled with poppies, bachelor buttons, herbs, and memories.
A cottage garden blend of red poppy and blue bachelor’s button (Centaurea cyanus, annual).
As the afternoon sun sets the tone for the evening, American Legion poppies (Papaver rhoeas ‘American Legion’, an annual) begin to emerge.
The silky petals of this After Midnight poppy (Papaver somniferum ‘After Midnight’, an annual) add a dreamy feel to the garden.
This weathered jon boat filled with poppies, bachelor buttons, and layers of spills and stuffing has become the centerpiece of my Kentucky cottage garden.
This peach foxglove (Digitalis purpurea ‘Dalmatian Peach’, zones 4-9) next to the porch looks like it came straight out of an old cottage garden.
Courtney, thank you so much for sharing the beautiful flowers and creative scenes from your garden with us! I love the color and whimsy you’ve cultivated.
What design aesthetic do you pursue in your garden? Are you a fan of rich cottage style like Courtney, do you opt for the smooth lines of a modern design, or do you prefer something lush and naturalistic? Let us know in the comments or consider sharing a photo of your outdoor oasis on your blog. Follow the steps below to submit your photo to Garden Photo of the Day.
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