Photography by Meredith Swinehart for Gardenista

On vacation in Europe, Meredith Swinehart spotted this petite cottage garden in Samedan (population ~ 3,000), just a few towns over from the wintertime jet-set capital of St. Moritz. Come with us on a tour. 

Pink flowers and edibles growing in abundance, thanks to the summer’s bountiful rainfall.

Among the healthy-looking edibles are kohlrabi and behind it, fennel.

Various lettuces, frisee, chard, green onions, and a flourishing rhubarb plant.

A dainty row of strawberries in front, sorrel behind it, and carrots in the back.

A dark pink peony bush holds court at the center of the garden.