Cottage In The Court

Houseplants can be found anywhere. However, a houseplant haven in a small town that is welcoming and worth escaping to is something uniquely different. Botanigal is one of my favorite places to escape for a change of pace and unique planty things.Allow me to introduce you to Hannah Brookeville, Botanigal!

Updating how to enter, types of clubs, and exploring virtual possibilities.Arlene shares more about types of entries. Danielle breaks it down for the general public on types of garden clubs.

Danielle and Arlene Stewart, President of the Judges Council, share details on Garden Club judging and what to expect from this year's event. For 75 years, we have been gathering and beautifying in our communities. The photography segment of the show is open to entries from the general public. Garden Club members can enter their floral designs. With 59 garden clubs in the area, why not join one?To find out more, visit: ncagardenclub.orgWe have so much fun!

Introducing Danielle Brabazon, President, National Capitol Area Garden Clubs. She is a woman you might want to know if you are interested in joining a garden club.Like me, Danielle wants to see garden clubs grow and be a part of the next generation.

I'm sharing two books that bring me joy.Southern Roots Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip's Daughter Author: Spring Council(Countryman Press)The Money-Saving Garden - Containers Anya Lautenbach(DK Penguin Random House)NEvents of Note:National Capital Area Garden Clubs Standard Flower ShowU.S. Arboretum, Washington, DCSeptember 26 - 27

This episode's guests are Danielle Brabazon and Arlene Stewart. They both play a very important role in the success of the National Capitol Area Garden Clubs. Listen to find out more!We have a flower show in September at the National Arboretum. We would love to invite you to see the work and the fun that garden club membership offers. To find out more, visit: ncagardenclubs.org

There is someone in our midst that my listeners might want to know. We are garden buddies, garden thought leaders, and we intentionally sow seeds of positivity together. There are not enough hours in the day for us to finish a conversation to save the world. However, we keep chatting as we patiently await the blooms. All this joy just from being National Capitol Area Garden Club Members. To find out more, visit www.ncagardenclubs.org

Two great books :Southern Roots - Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip's DaughterAuthor: Spring CouncilCountryman PublishingThe Money-Saving Gardener ContainersAuthor: Anya LautenbachDK PublishingNational Capitol Area Garden ClubsFlower ShowUS ArboretumSeptember 26 & 27Go into the garden...it is a place of respite and calm.Follow me:Substack/IG: CottageintheCourtFB: Teresa Speight

Just wanted to say Thank You to all who made 2025 a fabulous year. I'm looking forward to 2026 with fresh content, book love, and garden experiences.

Spring has been quite busy. A brief recap of Hallowed Ground, Backwater Books and Bibliopub, Anne Spencer, Old City Cemetery and How to Love the World.