Welcome to Cottage In The Court where I will keep you informed about garden conversations, events, tips and product reviews from books to tools. l even suggest gardens to see, garden adventures to have and spotlight some fabulous horticultural folks you will want to know about. Settle in, pour a cup of tea and transplant yourself into my world. Thanks for listening to Cottage In The Court!
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This episode's guests are Danielle Brabazon and Arlene Stewart. They both play a very important role in the success of the National Capitol Area Garden Clubs. Listen to find out more! We have a flower show in September at the National Arboretum. We would love to invite you to see the work and the fun that garden club membership offers. To find out more, visit: ncagardenclubs.org
There is someone in our midst that my listeners might want to know. We are garden buddies, garden thought leaders, and we intentionally sow seeds of positivity together. There are not enough hours in the day for us to finish a conversation to save the world. However, we keep chatting as we patiently await the blooms. All this joy just from being National Capitol Area Garden Club Members. To find…
Two great books : Southern Roots - Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip's Daughter Author: Spring Council Countryman Publishing The Money-Saving Gardener Containers Author: Anya Lautenbach DK Publishing National Capitol Area Garden Clubs Flower Show US Arboretum September 26 & 27 Go into the garden...it is a place of respite and calm. Follow me: Substack/IG: CottageintheCourt FB: Teresa Speight
Just wanted to say Thank You to all who made 2025 a fabulous year. I'm looking forward to 2026 with fresh content, book love, and garden experiences.
Spring has been quite busy. A brief recap of Hallowed Ground, Backwater Books and Bibliopub, Anne Spencer, Old City Cemetery and How to Love the World.
A simple spring welcome to create a conversation about what's happening in and around my zone 7b garden. I'll invite friends from time to time , share places I've been, books I have enjoyed, and of course the flowers I fall in love with. Won't you join me at the Cottage in the Court?
It's time to try new and different things! It's the first day of March. The freshness and newness of a new season feel great! The Camellia buds are swelling, daffodils are opening up, and the crocus lift their heads to welcome us back into the garden. I took a break from podcasting. After a moment to gather my thoughts, I had a few speaking engagements here and there, traveled to some exciting…
Master Gardeners are everywhere! Planting seeds of wisdom along the way. Tea is something to be celebrated. Growing a tea garden is easy and there are a few new plants which can be used for tea, that is worth investigating. Adding a native plant should be on everyone's mind this year - consider it! Happy Mother's Day!
How did you recognize National Garden Meditation Day today? This day reminds us not to just work in the garden but to meditate in our green spaces. The importance of even simply talking to your garden is medicine for the mind. Here are a few things that crossed my mind today. Enjoy and follow me at cottageinthecourt.com
Going outside to witness a new season is refreshing. Especially when you aren't rushing. Noticing what's emerging and planning for warmer temps is always a great idea.
