A big blank barn wall was calling for a little height and character, so we built a simple DIY cattle panel trellis using wood, a reused cattle panel, and a bit of help from Mr. Frizzled.

The garden has come a long way this summer, but it still has a long way to go. I’m sharing what is finally working, what still doesn’t feel quite right, and how I’m slowly finding my way toward the country cottage garden I’ve been imagining.

A reflection on winter gardens, patience, and what the quiet season reveals about structure and growth.