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Cottage Garden Design: Must-Follow Rules or Myths (with Cranery Gardens) | Perennial Garden
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Cottage Garden Design: Must-Follow Rules or Myths (with Cranery Gardens) | Perennial Garden

Cottage Garden Debate with (the wonderful) Crane & Jason from @cranerygardens ⬅️ Should a cottage garden be lush and overflowing or carefully spaced? Should you mix veggies with flowers or stick to just one? In this fun and friendly debate, we sit down with Crane and Jason from Cranery Gardens to challenge some of the most common cottage garden "rules." Do we actually believe the positions we defend? Stick around until the end to find out! 😂 In this debate, we'll discuss... 2:11 - Plant Density – Pack plants in for a lush look or leave space for airflow? 7:42 - Color Scheme – A riot of colors or a carefully curated palette? 12:02 - Mixing Edibles – Should fruits and vegetables have a place in a cottage garden? 15:53 - Deadheading – Is it necessary for a tidy look or better left natural? 19:48 - Native vs. Exotic Plants – Stick to natives or mix in exotics for beauty? 23:58 - Weeding – Maintain a weed-free garden or let it grow wild? 29:19 - Modern vs. Traditional Design – Should contemporary elements be included? 32:00 - Lawn or No Lawn? – Does a true cottage garden need a lawn? 36:42 - Plant Height – Does height matter, or should plants grow freely? 40:59 - Soil Management – Can native soil support a garden, or is compost a must? We’re joined by the amazing Crane & Jason from Cranery Gardens! They bring their expert insights and opinions to the table—making this an exciting and thought-provoking discussion... and fun. Lots of fun! 👉 What cottage garden rules do you have or love to break? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Don’t forget to subscribe and follow to see what's growing in our garden. Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGPerennialGarden Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBPerennialGarden
12 BEST Seeds to Winter Sow | Cold Stratification for Stronger Perennials I Perennial Garden
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12 BEST Seeds to Winter Sow | Cold Stratification for Stronger Perennials I Perennial Garden

Winter sowing is the perfect way to start perennials that need cold stratification! In this video, we’ll go over the best seeds to winter sow (ones that need the changing temperatures), their germination times, and how to give them the best start. We’re covering a variety of beautiful perennials that benefit from exposure to winter conditions before they sprout in spring. If you're looking to add resilient, long-lasting flowers to your cottage garden, this list is for you! 12 perennials that NEED cold stratification: 0:23 Liatris spicata (Blazing Star) 2:05 Astrantia major (Masterwort) 4:21 Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) 6:29 Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese Cross) 7:42 Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena) 10:27 Lupinus polyphyllus (Lupine) 13:12 Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye Weed) 14:29 Centranthus ruber (Red Valerian) 15:31 Aconitum napellus (Monkshood) 17:35 Aquilegia vulgaris (Columbine) 19:17 Heliopsis helianthoides 'Burning Hearts' (False Sunflower) 20:47 Papaver somniferum (Poppy) Here's what we'll go over in this video: ▶️ Why cold stratification is important ▶️ How to winter sow step by step ▶️ Best perennials for winter sowing ▶️ How long each seed takes to germinate Winter sowing is an easy, low-maintenance way to get strong, healthy plants for your garden. Let us know in the comments—what are you winter sowing this year? 🌿 We're located in Denmark on the east coast. If you're looking for how to winter sow, check out this video: https://youtu.be/2T5NplYd4ok?si=RWvzjvHmnmfR3GHy And even more ways here: https://youtu.be/RdsYbHahoRw?si=EatciPJv-uBKNMum Don't forget to subscribe and follow to see what's growing in our garden. Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGPerennialGarden Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBPerennialGarden #gardeningtips #wintersowing #startingseeds #SeedStarting #gardeningforbeginners
Dividing Perennials (to get more space in the garden) | Perennial Garden
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Dividing Perennials (to get more space in the garden) | Perennial Garden

In this video, we’ll show you how we divide perennials in autumn to keep our cottage garden thriving year after year. Dividing plants is an essential gardening task that helps rejuvenate plants, improve their health, and even create more plants for free! Whether you're a beginner gardener or a seasoned pro, this step-by-step guide will walk you through our entire process—from knowing when and how to divide perennials, to the tools you'll need, and tips for planting divisions. We’ll also cover the best types of perennials to divide in the fall and why autumn is the perfect time for this task. These are the perennials we'll divide in the video: 0:51 Alchemilla mollis (Lady's Mantle) 7:46 Veronica gentianoides (Gentian Speedwell) 11:05 Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' (Siberian Bugloss) 13:06 Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 16:21 Helianthus laetiflorus (Perennial Sunflower) 19:27 Nepeta faassenii (Catmint) 24:53 Viscaria vulgaris (Sticky Catchfly) And here's what we'll talk about: - Why divide perennials in autumn? - Tools you'll need - How to know when it's time to divide - Step-by-step process of dividing perennials - Aftercare for newly divided plants Here's the video we mention (the one with how we take cuttings): ➡️ https://youtu.be/TWKkl8ffE8g?si=Or17PSKolxmxJB6w ➡️ https://youtu.be/FkQBkURMFtU?si=HV-2QHZOt8tB1aLg Don't forget to subscribe and follow to see what's growing in our garden. Website: https://www.perennial-garden.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGPerennialGarden Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBPerennialGarden #plantpropagation #freeplants #gardenmaintenance #fallgarden #gardentips
September Garden Tour & Greenhouse Update | Perennial Garden
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September Garden Tour & Greenhouse Update | Perennial Garden

In this September garden tour, we’ll take you around our cottage garden located on the east coast of Denmark (zone 8a), where we showcase a range of late-season perennials, annuals, and newly planted areas that are still thriving. From vibrant Zinnias to the rich colors of Salvia viridis, we’ll explore how we maintain color and interest in your garden well into fall. See how we handle common garden challenges like keeping slugs away from Dahlias, and discover what’s growing in our greenhouse. Plus, we’ll offer tips on what to plant in early autumn for year-round garden success. And don’t miss what we're going to plant in a friend's new garden! VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS 0:00 Intro 1:22 Zinnias 1:45 Erysimum (Wallflower) 3:59 Tricyrtis hirta (Toad Lily) 5:34 Phuopsis stylosa (Caucasian Crosswort) 6:38 Geum ‘Mai Tai’ 7:06 Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Woodland Sage) 9:15 Persicaria affinis 'Superba' (Knotweed) 10:23 Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm' (Black-eyed Susan) 10:32 Centranthus ruber 'Albus' (White Valerian) 10:51 Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 12:13 Verbena 'Bampton' 13:37 Eupatorium maculatum (Joe Pye Weed) 13:46 Aconitum (Monkshood) 14:30 Anemone hupehensis (Japanese Anemone) 14:46 Our newly planted area 15:55 Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) 17:22 Dahlias (and how we keep the slugs away) 20:55 Agastache 22:02 Rudbeckia hirta 23:12 Salvia viridis (Clary Sage) 25:12 Calamagrostis brachytricha (Feather Reed Grass) 25:55 What’s in the greenhouse (grapes and seedlings) 28:44 What we’re planting in a friend’s garden Here's exactly what we planted in our new flower bed ➡️ https://youtu.be/tQyBnZzGVDo?si=RTBqE89gid6jg4O9 Subscribe and follow to see what's growing in our garden. Website: https://www.perennial-garden.com/ Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGPerennialGarden Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBPerennialGarden #GardenTour #gardeninspiration #LateSummerFlowers #CottageGarden #DanishGardening #greenhousegardening #FlowerCombinations
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