Reader Gardens
Explore the inspiring stories of gardeners from around the world! Each submission showcases unique gardens, personal journeys, and the creativity that brings these spaces to life. Browse the stories to discover ideas and inspiration for your own garden.
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Designing and Growing Our Dream Garden: A Continuous Story
Beth and Dave Clark turned a 2 ½-acre blank slate into a lush garden filled with trees, daffodils, shrubs, and tropicals, embracing 20 years of growth and daily gardening lessons.
Villaleigh: A New Zealand Garden of Hope, Healing, and Beauty
Villaleigh is a 3-acre New Zealand garden, created as a haven of hope, beauty, and healing during a family’s cancer journey.
A Healing Garden: Creating Beauty and Connection
Discover how a Connecticut gardener transformed grief into a source of beauty, connection, and healing with pollinator-friendly plantings and a special memorial garden for her father.
From Lawn to Landscape: Creating My Boulder Garden
See how a Connecticut gardener replaced lawn with a stunning boulder garden, blending art, structure, and vibrant plantings to create a welcoming backyard retreat.
Hillside Haven: Growing a Garden That Works with Nature
See how an Ohio gardener transformed a steep hillside into a lush, wildlife-friendly retreat, blending native plants, edible gardens, and an “age-in-place” design for lasting beauty and ease of care.