Soil health for beginners
Understand soil texture, nutrients, and how compost improves structure and moisture retention. Simple steps to test soil and plan your first bed.
Grow with confidence in a cottage garden
Designed for absolute beginners, Story's Garden offers friendly, practical guidance on creating a thriving cottage garden bed. Learn the art of composting to nourish soil, attract pollinators, and enjoy springtime blooms all season long.
5+
Beginner-friendly topics
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Composting method to start
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Weekly tips & projects
Composting basics
Learn the green/ brown balance, pile management, and troubleshooting common issues to turn kitchen scraps into garden gold.
Starter gardening plan
A beginner-friendly calendar with seasonal crops, bed layouts, and tips for easy success in a cottage style plot.
Composting for a healthy garden
Spring Bloom PaletteTurn waste into nourishment. A simple, classroom-friendly approach to composting suitable for small spaces. What to compost, what to avoid, and how to use finished compost in your beds.
Ingredients
Greens, browns, moisture, and air to build a healthy heap.
Management
Turn the pile, monitor moisture, and avoid odors.
Using compost
Incorporate into beds for improved structure and fertility.
Starter guides for a gentle start
Clear, friendly steps to begin your cottage garden journey. From seed to harvest, grow confidence with illustrated checklists and bite-sized lessons.
Seed starting
Choosing varieties, timing, and simple starter trays.
Planting basics
Spacing, depth, and gentle care for early growth.
Seasonal plan
Two-season calendar for spring to summer harvests.