I was thinnking about the garden that my mother used to keep and the plants that she loved. Hollyhocks, peonies and bachelor buttons all had their place.

My love of all things green comes from my parents but it was the english country garden that awoke my interest in design. I just paid a visit to the blog, Notes From A Cottage Garden. The pictures alone are worth stopping by.

The bachelor button is a versatile plant that is native to many areas and very easy to grow. They look great along a front walk or in a field.

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