Cottage In The Court

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...

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 Gin...

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...

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 Peach...

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...

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!...

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...

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 a...

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 F...

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 M...

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...

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...

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 p...

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 mai...

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...

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...

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 prepar...

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-weekl...

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 fr...

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...

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 plac...

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 l...

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 Alon...