Cottage In The Court

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 places, and promoted my books. I am easing back into the podcast and the garden as well. I recently chatted with the two guys Travis and John of Sol Soils. March is the perfect time to begin transplanting plants that need more rooting space. Listen in to see why Sol Soils might be a resource to consider trying. Precious was pulling me as she shared how exciting it is to try a new product for our indoor jungle - Thank goodness there was no squeaky toy nearby. The world has changed, my life has changed, the garden has changed and there is so much to see, do, and chat about. Why not pour a cup of tea and join me?

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.

Change in the garden will happen. Plants will die, lighting will change, and Mother Nature will certainly have her way. After a period of mourning, we adapt. It's simply life. However, there is always something left behind that gives us hope. Believing in the garden is simply an act of survival. Do you believe in your garden? Register for The Great Grow Along and meet some really cool and grounded people. Load up the app, buy the recordings, and be inspired to garden with a passion!

From giving talks in Charlotte, North Carolina, touring Maple Walk, changes in my garden and the Philadelphia Flower Show...I can tell it's going to be a wonderful year!

Snow, crocus, daffodils, and more. Spring has been plugged in and I can feel the electricity of the season. I had the honor of speaking with the Creative Director of The Philadelphia Flower Show, Seth Pearsoll. As you know, it doesn't take much for me to get excited about anything flower related. After speaking with Seth, I am really plugged in and ready for The Philadelphia Flower Show. I hope you attend this year as it is back indoors with a new design and more fun! I am speaking at a private event for the Charlotte Garden Club this week about gardening in urban environments. You can garden in any size space you have. I am also speaking at Wing Haven I am pinching myself). I have wanted to visit this garden for quite a while and now I AM SPEAKING THERE. My topic - The Garden is the Elixir We Need. With so much happening in the world today, the garden touches all of our senses and is often a place of healing. After a much-needed pushback from social media to re-ground, reset and re-establish myself, please consider following me...

This is the perfect time of year for fresh starts, rekindling relationships, and looking forward to the possibilities of change. Change is inevitable. While we might not be sure of the outcome, we must believe in the brighter day. I'm looking forward to the brighter days of the garden season, and I hope you are as well.

Updates on why I've been quiet, what I'm looking forward to, and speaking engagements on the radar.

The garden invokes conversation when we gather. If we listen, we can glean how the garden finds us and how grateful we are. I am grateful when others share their garden experience. I am also ready to explore more gardens and garden experiences along the way.

I am so thankful for every opportunity that comes my way. Remaining in a mental state of thankfulness and gratitude is meaningful each and every day! Are you grateful for the little things?

Visiting Fredericksburg, VIrginia provided a bit of downtime to think about how to navigate life's challenges and change. Even as we garden, changes in growing conditions provide an opportunity for us to navigate change. It's all a part of life.

Mother Nature has given trees and plants permission to let go, get some rest, and embrace this decision. Why can't we do the same?

Observing tree canopies, finding a leaf a day, and being grateful in my garden.

Sharing morning thoughts in the garden filled with live oaks and more!

Life lessons are often equated with life in the garden. Who can we count on to help in our communities? Our life gardens teach us so much...we just need to pay attention and choose wisely.

I made it to a garden I thought about during the pandemic. It helped me be okay with purging and reassessing my garden...Is it time for you to purge your garden?

Making an effort to not second guess what we don't see or assume is easier than we think. We should all make an effort to think positively first and then adjust - like we have had to do. Let's rethink how we receive what comes our way.

The lack of rain lasted quite a stretch this year. As I lost a few annuals, the mainstays of my garden helped me realize, the garden will survive.

Garden Bloggers Fling, garden blooms, and closing the gaps in the garden.

Observances of life in the garden at The Cottage.

Mahogany Splender Hibiscus, The Chinese Kitchen Garden, My Corner Attic, Homestead, and the Philadelphia Flower Show...all on my mind today.

Honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Also appreciating the Coral Drift Rose's in my garden. A must have for small space gardens.

Life is a brief as the bloom of the daylilly. Brief reflections in the morning...

I have been vacant in this space for a reason. There are only so many hours in the day and realistically, working full-time, gardening, speaking, as well as engaging in the community does make a difference in downtime. I am taking a measured approach to being in the garden as well as sharing the garden. I hope that you stay tuned for the adventures to come - they are worth it - I PROMISE. We will begin to focus on people, places, and plants to keep the interest going.I hope you continue to join me. There will also be small group workshops - stay tuned. The silence has been for a reason! Stay tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts - if you would like to stay in the know. Dance in the garden and celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Gina Lett Shrewsbury is one of the featured profiles in Black Flora. As I spoke with Gina for the book, she shared more than just information about her and her business. Ginas introduced me to Black Girl Florists. Sharing what it means to be featured in a long-overdue book, Gina also shared a few pointers for those who just might be interested in the industry. To find out about Inspirations by Gina, click here To find out about Black Girls Florist, click here. The poem on Spring by heartoftheclass.com To find out more about The Great Grow Along, click here We are Shuffling to the 2022 Buffalo Garden Walk. Yep - if you are in the DMV - Meet me in Buffalo where we will join Mrs. Know It All and experience this once-a-year event. We are working with Sally Cunningham (A fellow GardenComm and experienced Garden Walk Tour Director) to bring you an A+ Garden Experience. In fact, Sally co-authored a book entitled Buffalo Style Gardens. This book features inspirational ideas for gardens big and small. Buffalo is a city that is considered an urban setting. The yards vary from strips alongside the house, postage-stamp-sized yards, to broad open spaces all found in the walkable areas of the City. We have identified some new participating areas, along with diverse historical sights, and then there is a cruise....ok...just consider joining us for some mid-summer fun in Buffalo! Trip dates are July 28 - 31, 2022 If you are interested, send me an email - teri@cottageinthecourt.com with Buffalo Garden Walk in the subject line. This is a small group garden experience, limited seats will be available! The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. This book complements the Buffalo Garden Walk as it has ideas and themes that you can use no matter what size urban garden you have. Black Flora is available on bloomimprint.com, Amazon, and Target. Can't find it in your local garden center or botanic garden, ask them to order it! This book is truly a labor of love and the opportunity to see the talent of a few African Americans in the wonderful world of floristry. Want to know more about The Buffalo Garden Walk? Click here Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts - if you would like to stay in the know. Dance in the garden and celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Transplanting can be harder than we think. When to do it, how to do it, and why. Mrs. Know It All is here to inform us of a few things to be mindful of as we prepare for seedling transplanting. Mrs.Know It All is a much-loved part of a Sunday morning radio show in Zone 6, The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 - 8:00 am. Her Facebook page, Mrs.Know It All is another popular place to find her and her opinions on all things gardening and a few recipes as well. Click here or here for more details. We are Shuffling to the 2022 Buffalo Garden Walk. Yep - if you are in the DMV - Meet me in Buffalo where we will join Mrs. Know It All and experience this once-a-year event. We are working with Sally Cunningham (A fellow GardenComm and experienced Garden Walk Tour Director) to bring you an A+ Garden Experience. In fact, Sally co-authored a book entitled Buffalo Style Gardens. This book features inspirational ideas for gardens big and small. Buffalo is a city that is considered an urban setting. The yards vary from strips alongside the house, postage-stamp-sized yards, to broad open spaces all found in the walkable areas of the City. We have identified some new participating areas, along with diverse historical sights, and then there is a cruise....ok...just consider joining us for some mid-summer fun in Buffalo! Trip dates are July 28 - 31, 2022 If you are interested, send me an email - teri@cottageinthecourt.com with Buffalo Garden Walk in the subject line. This is a small group garden experience, limited seats will be available! The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. This book complements the Buffalo Garden Walk as it has ideas and themes that you can use no matter what size urban garden you have. Black Flora is available on bloomimprint.com, Amazon, and Target. Can't find it in your local garden center or botanic garden, ask them to order it! This book is truly a labor of love and the opportunity to see the talent of a few African Americans in the wonderful world of floristry. Want to know more about The Buffalo Garden Walk? Click here Tickets to the Great Grow Along? Click here Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts - if you would like to stay in the know. Dance in the garden and celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

There is an organization specifically focused on Black women who are in floristry. It provides space to grow their businesses, increase their skill set, and collaborate. Black Girl Florists, founded by Valerie Crisostomo, is based in Atlanta. The Board of Directors has members from around the country. This year, Black Girl Florists is hosting its first conference. March 25 - 27th the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel will provide a place for anyone who loves flowers and is interested in supporting Black women in floristry. Black Flora has arrived. This book means so much to me. Long overdue, the complied stories of choices made, healing, and simply pivoting in place is a gift to my community. Seeing others who look like you and are enjoying what they do can be quite meaningful. As the journey continues, I have found many other Black entrepreneurs that are floral farmers, florists, events specialists, and more. It is not hard to take the additional step and seek out a small Black flower farmer and support them. Taking a longer look and identifying a Black florist to use at any event would help sustain a small budding business. Black Flora has opened my eyes as an author and future flower farmer, to simply imagine the possibilities and allow nothing to get in my way. You can order Black Flora here. I am proud of the diverse communities that will benefit from this book, as well as the other books that enlighten all of us to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in all walks of life. I also co-authored another book, The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City. Kathy Jentz and I compiled the concepts we have seen or experienced in our collective years of gardening in urban settings. We are grateful to offer tips to inspire or at least cause you to think about the possibilities of beautifying your space. The garden is ever-evolving, which keeps it interesting. As we celebrate Women's History month, consider supporting two local women who love to share the joys of gardening. As a native Washingtonian, I am happy that most of these ideas can be utilized from the inner city to the suburban areas. Urban gardens are everywhere, this book is a great tool for any gardener. To order, click here Interested in a journey to see small urban gardens? Consider meeting me and Mrs. Know It All in Buffalo! We are planning a garden experience in Buffalo, New York for the 2022 Buffalo Garden Walk. If you are in the DMV - Meet me there! We have a talented tour guide, Sally Cunningham who is taking care of all the details for this small group garden experience. To get on the list for more details, send an email to teri@cottageinthecourt.com with Shuffle to Buffalo in the subject line. To find out more about the Buffalo Garden Walk, click here Support Postal Petals by clicking here Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Dance in the garden and celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Here we are again...wondering what can we plant now, expert tips and a trip. All that and more in this episode with Mrs. Know It All. Mrs.Know It All is a much-loved part of a Sunday morning radio show in Zone 6, The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 - 8:00 am. Her Facebook page, Mrs.Know It All is another popular place to find her and her opinions on all things gardening and a few recipes as well. Click here or here for more details. The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon AND arriving in stores (or your mailbox any day now!). Kathy and I collaborated on ideas and concepts that we have encountered in our combined years of gardening in urban environments. You can order this book from most independent booksellers. Click here to order on Amazon. Black Flora is a book written from my heart. This book features profiles of Black flower farmers, growers, stylists, and designers. From floral social justice to healing, flowers have always been a part of our history. I share the stories and capture each of the personalities in their authenticity. To order this book, click here Read...Digging Deep by Fran Sorin Get your tickets to The great Grow Along by clicking here Jamaica Kincaid...find out more about her Want to know more about The Buffalo Garden Walk? Click here Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts - if you would like to stay in the know. Dance in the garden and celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Two women yearning to do something different, more fulfilling, and something to connect them with the earth. When horticulture calls, the opportunity to bloom is just what happens along the way. Here is the link. Prepare to sit back and enjoy! Black Flora is also available on bloomimprint.com, Amazon, and Target. Can't find it in your local garden center or botanic garden, ask them to order it! This book is truly a labor of love and the opportunity to see the talent of a few African Americans in the wonderful world of floristry. The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. The excitement is the fuel that keeps me going...and playing in the garden once again. In the meantime...I am still in the middle of a rebrand/facelift. Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Dance in the garden and celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

It is time for seeds and Mrs. Know It All shares some experiences as a small grower and trial judge of AAS Seeds. Enjoy this conversation on what are AA Select seeds and more.  Mrs.Know It All is a much-loved part of a Sunday morning radio show in Zone 6, The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 - 8:00 am. Her Facebook page, Mrs.Know It All is another popular place to find her and her opinions on all things gardening and a few recipes as well. Click here or here for more details. Look for her information about seeds and how much you will really need - it will save you some money! This week's seeds of wisdom are from the book, The Gardener Says by Nina Pick. The words were by Anne Wareham. My first book, The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. My second book, Black Flora is also available for pre-order on Amazon. The excitement is the fuel that keeps me going...and playing in the garden once again. In the meantime...I am in the middle of a rebrand/facelift. Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Dance in the garden and celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside  

When Black women gather, there is bound to be some fun and giggles. With Abra Lee, there is a bond that allows us to know we are doing what we do for a reason. As we unearth some lesser-known horticultural truths as it pertains to African Americans in horticulture, we are essentially sowing seeds to educate and inspire. Horticulture is a field that we know and it offers endless opportunities for anyone - even minority youth - to excel. As I always say, #wegrowmorethancollards and we really do. You can find out more about Abra by clicking here. While we look forward to her book, we know that being a full-time caretaker for her mom is her priority at the moment. Stay tuned for details on the first Ethel Day celebration on April 21. It will be an online Symposium and we cannot say THANK YIU enough to the Morris Arboretum and to one of my favorite places, Chanticleer - A Pleasure Garden. My first book, The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. My second book, Black Flora is available for pre-order at bloom.imprint. The excitement is the fuel that keeps me going...and playing in the garden once again. In the meantime...I am in the middle of a rebrand/facelift. Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Mrs. Know it all is sharing some words of wisdom about snow. Wisdom about what we need to know when it comes to trees, shrubs, and flowers in our garden is important. Also a hint of our surprise "potential" adventure to see gardens this summer...stay tuned! Mrs.Know It All is a much-loved part of a Sunday morning radio show in Zone 6, The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 - 8:00 am. Her Facebook page, Mrs.Know It All is another popular place to find her and her opinions on all things gardening and a few recipes as well. Click here or here for more details. My first book, The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. My second book, Black Flora is available for pre-0order on Amazon. The excitement is the fuel that keeps me going...and playing in the garden once again. In the meantime...I am in the middle of a rebrand/facelift. Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

As garden communicators, we meet a lot of like-minded people along the way. Some of those very people often are on a similar road and it takes reaching out to know that you are not alone. It has been like that for Mary Kate and myself. Co-authoring a book and have to buckle down and make it happen. The book, The Healthy Garden - Simple Steps for a Greener World by Kathleen Brenzel and Mary Kate Mackey shares diverse perspectives of how we can enhance how we garden. Mary-Kate is originally from the Mid-Atlantic, however, she now resides in Oregon and she writes for Hartley Botanic. Her column - Rooting for You - covers many topics from roses to extreme container gardening and more. In the meantime...I am in the middle of a rebrand/facelift. Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

In my last segment of 2021, Mrs.Know It All shared a few tips on recycling holiday greenery and exploring what is new for the garden in 2022. Mrs.Know It All is a much-loved part of a Sunday morning radio show in Zone 6, The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 - 8:00 am. Her Facebook page, Mrs.Know It All is another popular place to find her and her opinions on all things gardening and a few recipes as well. Click here or here for more details. My first book, The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. My second book, Black Flora is almost finished. The excitement is the fuel that keeps me going...and playing in the garden once again. In the meantime...I am in the middle of a rebrand/facelift. Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Big Dreams, Small Gardens was her first book and it simply offered practical tips on how to reconsider the garden. Now she has written her second book, Tropical Plants and How to Love Them, this time focusing on tropical plants. Meet Marianne Wilburn, The Small Town Gardener. Her latest book is one that will get you through the winter doldrums and dream about tropical plants...or even a trip across the pond. You can find out more on Marianne by clicking here My first book, The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine is available for pre-order on Amazon. My second book, Black Flora is almost finished. The excitement is the fuel that keeps me going...and playing in the garden once again. In the meantime...I am in the middle of a rebrand/facelift. Stay Tuned the best is yet to come. I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Celebrate as if no one is watching!! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Selecting trees for decorating the inside of the home at this time of year can be daunting. Mrs. Know It All has a few tips to share before you go tree shopping. Check out Mrs.Know It All on her Facebook page. She is on the radio bi-weekly on The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 -8 on Sunday mornings. The poem, Dust of Snow, by Robert Frost was found o poetryfondation.com. I love poetry, don't you? Thank you for being there and being patient with me. The first book, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine, and I were working on is available for pre-order on Amazon. The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty In the City is due March 2022. It is a dream come true to say I am an author...now to finish the second book. In the meantime... I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am almost finished writing ANOTHER BOOK? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Need a reason to laugh? Might I suggest reading the work of an author by the name of Carol J. Michel? A fellow garden writer with a mid-western sense of humor that allows one to think all while giggling as you realize it simply makes sense. You can find other wonderful books by Carol on her website, https://caroljmichel.com/. As Carol promised, a copy of The Christmas Cottontail arrived in the mail and I cannot wait to read it to listeners everywhere! Stay tuned!! In the meantime, practice saying Thank you to those who have sown seeds of joy as you continue on your garden journey. Encouraging reconnecting with the earth is a beautiful act of kindness. It is one of the best gifts to share with someone who is simply thinking about gardening as a hobby or even a profession. Thank you for continuing to follow me - even after a hiatus as I wrote two books in 2021. Available for preorder now is The Urban Garden - 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City. A collaboration between myself and Kathy Jentz where we share ideas and information to help gardeners enjoy their urban gardens. My second book, Black Flora is a work of love and respect for flower farmers, florists, and floral designers who just happen to be Black. There is something about how we are familiar with this earth of urs and how #wegrowmorthancollards. More about this book soon. I ask that you continue to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know.

It has been quite the year. Writing a book -two books - was a lot harder than I thought. However, as I finish my second book, I would be remiss to not say Thank you for the opportunities. Thank you Quarto Books for supporting a book written by Kathy Jentz and myself. Our book is, The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty In The City. This book shares our experiences and ideas about making the most of your garden. You can pre-order this book for gifting, as it is not available until Spring 2022. My second book, Black Flora, will also be available in the Spring of 2022. It will introduce you to people who share their passion for flowers from growers to floral designers...and they just happen to be Black. I found such joy in meeting the unknown and well-known members of the flower-loving family that know the meaning of having flowers in your world. More about that later. Today I am simply Thankful and wanted to share my joy, as I return to the airways! Happy Thanksgiving!

We Sow We Grow Summit is a labor of love and community building by Natasha Nichols. You can find her on all of the social media platforms as We Sow We Grow and she can be found by clicking here. Chicago is Blessed to have Natasha building her community and providing food so that others can not just feed their bellies, but also their minds. Thank you for being there and being patient with me. The first book, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine, and I were working on is available for pre-order on Amazon. The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty In the City is due March 2022. It is a dream come true to say I am an author...now to finish the second book. This is a collaborative project with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine. We have had an awesome time sharing what we have learned over the years about food and beauty in the City. #wewrotethisbook In the meantime... I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing ANOTHER BOOK? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Najee Dorsey is a man who chose to follow his dream. He is the brains behind Garden Art for the Soul, a division of Black Art In America. If you have not had the pleasure of meeting this man who is quite proud of his coleus cuttings, Najee is someone who you just might want to get to know. You can find him here or here gardendigest.com provided the Proverb from England that speaks to preparing the garden first... Thank you for being there and being patient with me. The first book, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine, and I were working on is available for pre-order on Amazon. The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty In the City is due March 2022. It is a dream come true to say I am an author...now to finish the second book. In the meantime... I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing ANOTHER BOOK? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

How to win at the state fair is something that many people wonder about. Who knew Mrs. Know It All has won several state fairs for her Chocolate Zucchini Cake and more. She shares her experiences in winning State Fairs with us. If you would like the recipe for the sinfully delicious zucchini cake, send me an email. Check out Mrs.Know It All on her Facebook page. She is on the radio bi-weekly on The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 -8 on Sunday mornings. Click here or here for more details. Around this time of the season, we are enjoying the green - yet waiting for autumn. The rain or lack thereof allows us to notice what flowers are the true soldiers of the garden with or without rain. I chose the poem "The Source" by Isla Paschal Richardson, as it speaks to what many gardens share with us right now. Thank you for being there and being patient with me. The first book, a collaborative effort with Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine, and I were working on is available for pre-order on Amazon. The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty In the City is due March 2022. It is a dream come true to say I am an author...now to finish the second book. In the meantime... I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing ANOTHER BOOK? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Cultivate is an industry event where vendors meet, share what's new for the next garden season, and more. Mrs. Know It All attended and had a great time. Since I missed it, I counted on her recap of the events. Mrs. Know It All helps us with some basic tips on Container Gardening. Check out Mrs.Know It All on her Facebook page. She is on the radio bi-weekly on The Organic Gardener on Radio.com from 7 -8 on Sunday mornings. Click here or here for more details. Jamaica Kincaid is an author whose writings are a part of my book family. One of my favorites is My Garden (Book). The excerpt I read truly struck a cord and tugged at my heartstrings. Certain authors really help center my thoughts. Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine, and I co-authored a book that is available for pre-sale ordering. The book, The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty In the City has truly been a labor of love and quite the learning experience. I hope those who read it find useful ideas to incorporate into their small to average space gardens. In the meantime... I want to say THANK YOU for being patient and continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing ANOTHER BOOK? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Mary Schier is a garden writer, an author, and a friend. Although she lives in the midwest, there are many similarities we share when discussing our love of gardening. I recently had a chat with Mary to catch up on what is happening in the Mid-West. Mary is also a fellow Garden Writer, Podcaster, and Garden Friend. You can follow her here. There is a new book coming to town. It is a fabulous book about Urban Gardening! Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener Magazine, and I have had quite the interesting Spring working on this book and not talking about it. However, now the cat is out of the bag!! You can find the book here. Need a snack while you are visiting gardens in the DMV, check out NIDO. In the meantime, I want to say THANK YOU for continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing ANOTHER BOOK? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Theo Margelony loves fuschias. You might not know him yet, but if you love fuschia's...you would want to check out his social media pages. https://www.fuchsiasinthecity.com/blog/....Twitter: @fuchsiarius What is all this talk about the Garden Bloggers Fling? Click here to find out more! If you find passion in a favored flower, consider joining a plant society or even a garden club. Visit places that will feed this passion because we only go around this way one time...as far as I know. If you love other Victorian plants, a book I reviewed and recommend is All About Flowers, by Thomas J. Mickey. Here is the review from my blog The poem shared is from The World Will Follow Joy by Alice Walker - the poem " This Human Journey". I love the writing of Alice Walker..it feeds my soul. YES, you can still purchase tickets to The Great Grow Along by clicking here. I want to say THANK YOU for continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing two books? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Need any ideas for sustainable landscapes that work? Landscapes created for living your best life? You just might want to check out https://www.clintonriesla.com/. This firm knows what it is doing and proves it throughout the DMV and beyond. Sandy is also enchanted with Moroccan travel. So much so, she leads tours with Moroccan Caravan Tours Trust me when I say, I will be spending a lot of time trying to figure out how I can go to Morocco with Sandy in the near future. YES, you can still purchase tickets to The Great Grow Along by clicking here. I want to say THANK YOU for continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing two books? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

I ran across The Capital Market dring COVID and what a terrific surprise. A market that focused on serving the local community in Central Prince Georges County. The opportunity to speak what the Market Makers was such a treat as well. Check out the market and their website. I would love to see the effort to include a CSA become a reality. YES, you can still purchase tickets to The Great Grow Along by clicking here. I want to say THANK YOU for continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing two books? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

BloomCatch - what a nice surprise to have found out about this usable tool, developed by a local and supporting local business in the DMV. I encourage as many as possible to support this fundraising effort for the work to continue by logging onto wefunder.com. Listen out for Raymond to continue being in the news and on air. YES, you can still purchase tickets to The Great Grow Along by clicking here. I want to say THANK YOU for continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing two books? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside

Now that we are moving about a bit more, it is time to consider garden travel. George Weigel is a fellow Garden Writer and he has authored an ebook on visiting American Public Gardens. A day trip is always on my agenda. A great way to reset the mind and see something new. I hope you enjoy this conversation with George, and perhaps purchase his book. Even if you can't travel now, Pennsylvania is also quite a beautiful day trip in autumn. Tap into his website here. George is such a knowledgeable resource! A short poem about summer from Paul Lawrence Dunbar called "Summer In The South", found in Poem Hunter YES, you can still purchase tickets to The Great Grow Along by clicking here. I want to say THANK YOU for continuing to follow me: Https://www.cottageinthecourt.com...Instagram and Twitter: @cottageincourt...Facebook: CottageInTheCourt, and sometimes on Medium: Cottage In The Court Please subscribe to Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts or Pandora Podcasts if you would like to stay in the know. Did I mention, I am writing two books? Details later! In the meantime...garden like you mean it! Teri, Cottage In The Court #gardencomm #playoutside