{"product_id":"the-hamilton-cottage-garden","title":"The Hamilton Cottage Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThursday, October 8th, 6:30 - 8pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e183 Sherman Ave N\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThat lush, overflowing, romantic garden look is what a lot of us are after, but it's hard to know where to start, and even harder to know why it keeps flopping, mildewing, or getting eaten alive when we try it here. This workshop is here to make it make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWe'll walk through how to build that full, tumbling cottage-garden look with plants that actually belong in Hamilton, and how to get there in layers, at whatever pace your yard and your life allow. No guilt, no all-or-nothing, and no experience required. If you'd rather just start with one corner, that's welcome too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere the cottage garden came from, and why the classic \"cram it all in\" approach can quietly work against you here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked, not crowded: how to get the full, romantic look without inviting the powdery mildew and slugs we all fight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe native (and nativar) swap: how to keep the romance and lose the invasives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat works in sun versus shade, so you have real options for both your hot dry strip and the shady spot under your trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to build a garden in layers, starting small and letting it grow with you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Hamilton-specific, pollinator-friendly plant list you can shop from, all checked against Ontario's invasive species list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll leave with a clear plan, a printed take-home guide, and plenty of time for your questions. Come with a yard in mind, and a few photos if you've got them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ShopAtPinch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50071289233650,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/4148\/5554\/files\/1_0f4ea308-1390-422a-bacf-40d72f0afca9.png?v=1789232874","url":"https:\/\/www.shopatpinch.com\/products\/the-hamilton-cottage-garden","provider":"ShopAtPinch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}