Cheerful medley of color and forms

This garden was transformed from a typical lawn into this colorful, pollinator-friendly garden not that long ago. We’ll meet the gardener to learn about his plant choices and combinations. This garden brings smiles to all those who pass by.

Plants Featured in this Clip

VERONICA (Spike Speedwell) 'White Wands'

Gardener Extras

  1. A cottage garden will have an abundant mix of flowers and foliage in deep border beds that spills out from their confines.
  2. Each smartweed plant produces an average of 19,500 seeds.

Rita Venable

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