The Cottage Journal

Here you'll find gathered notes from the garden, gentle rituals, and small domestic joys into one thoughtful place. Here you’ll find planting guides and seasonal recipes alongside reflections on slow making, herbal care, and the rhythm of home.

Fall Prep: Setting Your Beds Up For Rest
As autumn begins, your garden deserves a pause before winter. Preparing beds now means stronger, healthier soil and an easier start in spring. Here’s a simple guide: Clear Spent Plants...
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5 Flowers You Can Plant This Fall
There’s something magical about planting in the fall. While the garden may seem to be slowing down, the cooler months are actually the perfect time to tuck seeds into the...
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How to Grow Snapdragons
Snapdragons are the gardens hero plant! Robust and full of color, these fun florals take the stand when it comes to unique blooms in a cut flower garden. Snapdragons are...
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Beginner-Friendly Natural Dyeing with Marigolds
Marigolds are more than cheerful blooms for your garden—they’re also one of the easiest and most rewarding flowers to use in natural dyeing. With just a handful of petals, you...
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Our Favorite Cozy Fall Projects
There’s something about fall that invites us to slow down, tuck into our homes, and create with our hands. The shorter days and crisp air remind us to gather around...
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Getting Started with Natural Dye
Natural dyeing is one of those timeless crafts that connects us to the earth, to old traditions, and to the joy of creating something truly your own. Unlike synthetic dyes,...
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Beginners Sourdough Artisan Loaf
Ready to start baking sourdough? This loaf is one of the best places to start. 4 simple ingredients and most of your time is hands off, just waiting for it...
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A Simple Taste of Autumn: Spiced Pumpkin Bread
As the air cools and leaves begin to turn, the kitchen calls us back with the promise of warmth and comfort. Autumn is the season of gathering—of filling our homes...
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Blueberry Lemon Muffins
These Blueberry Lemon Muffins are the perfect sweet and zesty start to your day! Make a batch and save some for later. Ingredients 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour...
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