Nowadays, the cottage garden has been seen as a heavenly tradition that packs a big personality into compact spaces.
The British people invented the cottage garden, probably in the 1500s when even the poorest pieces of land were pressed into service to produce food for families.
Every inch of earth was planted with herbs, vegetables, fruit trees, and flowers jammed close together. Aside from being functional, the effect was stunning.
The contemporary cottage garden looks just as beautiful—a splash of color as edible and ornamental plants mingle and flop over the edge of a walkway.
