The Cottage Plot guides
Beautiful UK gardening, made simple.
Honest, beginner-friendly guides for cottage gardens, raised beds and small UK spaces. New articles arriving soon.
Beginner gardening
Start here. The first six things to learn.
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What to plant this month
Seasonal sowing & planting timings.
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Kitchen gardens
Grow what you actually want to cook.
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Small garden growing
Big harvests from small spaces.
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Raised beds
Plan, fill, plant, repeat.
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Cottage gardens
The romantic, generous English style.
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Vegetables
Variety picks, sowing tips, harvests.
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Flowers
Cottage colour, all year.
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Gardening problems
Pests, diseases & how to fix them.
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