The Cottage Journal

Rooted in History

Breathing in fragrant floral scents or strolling through the circuitous wooded paths of Laura Hearn’s garden, you feel the sense of historic inspiration revived by a fresh outlook, thanks to her longtime collaboration with landscape architect Chip Callaway.

Unlike the Depression-era plan upon which it was based, Laura’s cottage-style plot brims with interest year-round, as inviting in February as it is in May when the colors and textures are a visual feast. “The

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