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When I think about my childhood, gardening is front and center. Our garden was nice but nothing fancy — typical to suburban “SoCal” neighborhoods, we didn’t have much of a backyard. Situated on the edge of a large hill, we had a concrete patio that stretched the width of our house and overlooked a stunning view — my dad always did love a view. There was a deep stucco planter along the back wall of the patio, and boy did my parents put it to good use. My favorite planter occupant was jasmine — to this day, when I randomly catch its scent on the breeze, it never fails to make me feel like a kid again. An assortment of other plants grew along the wall, making the backyard feel…

… I find my refuge and my inspiration. I moved from a city to my Enchanted Cottage by a small lake four years ago after the loss of close family members. Because I grew up on a farm, I knew being immersed once more in nature would help me grieve and heal. As I pruned the wildly overgrown hydrangea vine hiding the potting bench, I realized this “secret garden nook” would be the perfect place for me to paint, write, and dream. I decorated old windows to add a sense of being enclosed while also being able to gaze out upon the natural setting. My artwork is inspired by my connection to Mother Nature, both on earth and in the heavens, so when I step into this garden area, I…

There are many reasons to extend your love of gardening by lending your green thumb to houseplants as well. If your garden is on the small side and you want more space to fill with plants, simply move indoors. If you live in an extreme climate where gardening is limited, you can enjoy houseplants all year-round. And, of course, any space, whether inside or out, is made better with plants! As a bonus, many houseplants have been proven to improve the air quality inside the home. Here, we share a list of air-purifying pants to get you started. • Pothos • Spider plant • Devil’s ivy • English ivy • Bamboo palm • Snake plant • Red-edged dracaena • Peace lily • Rubber plant • Aloe vera • Chinese evergreen…

When I think of a garden, I think of an ever-evolving place of sanctuary, enjoyment, relaxation, beauty, and peace. When we first bought our farm, over 30 years ago, the 1/3 acre behind the house was a blank slate. Over the years, the swing set and sandbox have been replaced with a fish pond, a small stream, and the cottage garden of my dreams. The goldfish pond was the first project we tackled. Our soil is very sandy, so with the help of our teenaged kids, we shoveled it by hand. We created a small patio beside the pond using salvaged cement pieces, while a pergola covered with a kiwi vine provides shade. It wasn’t until three years ago that my husband built my dream garden shed, and the rest…

My love for gardening began when I was a young girl, eating strawberries and collecting flowers from the gardens of my grandmothers. It grew exponentially during college, after admiring an older friend’s love of tending her own garden. At 19 years old I found myself in a series of stressful life situations that inspired me to dive into gardening as a means of finding myself. The garden saved me over 30 years ago, giving me hope and something to look forward to in every season, and so began my journey as an avid gardener. Little did I know that in 2020 my garden would swoop in to save me again; only this time it would be the one thing that would keep me from emotionally drowning during the global pandemic.…

The plants in your garden can spread even more joy when used to beautify a gift. The gift wrap will be one-of-a-kind, and the recipient is sure to feel extra special when they see the personal touch. You can use fresh cuttings, which the recipient can then add to an arrangement of their own, or opt for dried flowers that can be saved and displayed or even reused in a craft project. Here we share some creative ways to gift-wrap from your garden. • Wrap the gift multiple times with jute, twine, ribbon, or yarn, and simply slip in some greenery. • Use natural-colored wrapping paper for a neutral base, and top the gift with a posy of brightly colored blooms. • Press some pretty flowers of your choice, and…

I have been fascinated with gardens and gardening from a very young age, when I would watch my grandmother plant bulbs in the local park. We would walk the dogs through the park and enjoy watching the progress of the bulbs growing. My mother worked vigorously to plant flowers and vegetables around our home’s yard, and encouraged us kids to help. My mother and I would plant a vegetable garden in the spring and reap the benefits over the summer and fall, picking our fresh produce to make salads and vegetable sides for dinner. We also raised chickens, creating potent fertilizer to make our gardens vibrant, healthy, and prolific. Some people see their yards as an unnecessary addition to their house — our family looked at our yard as an…

I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember, probably since I was old enough to hold a trowel and watering can. I remember planting carrot seeds in a small garden plot for my pet rabbit when I was little, and helping my mom pick broccoli and spinach in the large vegetable garden she maintained for years in our backyard at my childhood home in Massachusetts. Over the years, I’ve moved from New York to Florida, to Virginia, and finally to our current home in central Maine. I’ve had all types and sizes of gardens, even growing herbs on my windowsill in my New York apartment! These days, I am doing a slightly different kind of gardening here on our small farm in Maine. We do have a rhubarb…

… I feel immense peace. Feeling peace is important to me because I have one of those brains that is constantly in motion. I imagined creating this garden for a few years. I could vaguely see it in my mind, but I couldn’t get enough detail to create the physical space. I knew I wanted magic, peace, beauty, and calm. I drew inspiration from these words and from my daughter, Kaeleigh, and grandson, Hudson. When I retired from my career as a robotics programmer five years ago, I transformed myself into an artist. I believe using the right side of my brain allowed me to finally have enough inspiration to create my physical garden space. Because Winnie-the-Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood had always been a magical place to read about, voilà…

When bringing your garden’s bounty indoors, think “outside the vase” for unique and attractive ways to display your flowers and greenery. Whether you search your own home for creative containers, or make a trip to an antique or thrift store, there are so many fun options at your fingertips. Beautiful Birdcages: Choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, and styles, as well as different materials like metal or wood. Fill the bottom of the cage with moss or raffia for a natural look. Timeless Servingware: From pitchers, glasses, and bowls, to gravy boats, carafes, and more, so many items in your kitchen or china cabinet are fit for flowers. Industrial Chic: Transform rustic utilitarian items, like metal tubs, glass beakers and test tubes, architectural salvage, or farm equipment, into unique…

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If I have learned anything from growing a garden, it has been to become adaptable. I began gardening almost a decade ago, when my first child was still growing inside of my belly. At the time, I was a young single mother living at home with her parents, looking for a way to generate an income. I was working in restaurants, something I truly enjoyed, and spent my hours off experimenting in the kitchen. When my son was about 1 month─old, we moved to the Iowa countryside. On the weekends, we would spend hours perusing Amish greenhouses, which is where I began purchasing houseplants to care for. Caring for something as simple yet so complicated as a plant made me feel like I could thrive exactly where I was at…

GardenView is a 60-acre farm in northwest Ohio and is home to nearly 80 varieties of flowers. Started by Gerald Van Houtte and his wife, their daughter, Jenny, now runs the farm, with help from her dad. During the growing season, GardenView sells fresh-cut flower arrangements at farmers markets in northwest Ohio and Detroit, Michigan, along with dried flowers, ornamental grasses and grains, and other specialty floral crafts at a number of fall arts and crafts shows in Ohio and Florida. When Jenny entered the business, she began receiving requests from market customers for event and wedding flowers. Combining her love for flowers with her creative talent as an artist, Jenny started GardenView Weddings in 2015, a full-service event and wedding floral design business. Today, she manages a team of…

… life lessons are revealed. As I tend to each plant, shrub, and flower, I slow down long enough to contemplate our similarities. When the pandemic hit, I made the hard decision to close the doors to my art studio and move my family across the country. I had no idea what was beyond that decision, but God did — a new home, a new community, and yes … a new garden to bring inspiration. Sometimes saying yes, even to the hard things, is the very key to experiencing blessings beyond our wildest imaginations. In my garden I’ve witnessed the cycle of growth. The flowers bloom and then fade and hide beneath a blanket of white snow until it’s time for them to emerge again. I recognize that cycle in…

… I am free. I’m surrounded by the sounds of city life, from emergency sirens and howling dogs to school buses and children playing, the city is alive. When I step outside, I am initially aware of everything happening around me, but as I work in my garden, the sounds of the city start to fade. As my hands work with the soil, seeds, and plants, I start to feel grounded. The birdsong, bees buzzing, and squirrels scurrying across phone lines are all I hear. I notice the tiny things in nature that I often fail to see, and I feel an overwhelming connection with my emotions. As I work, sometimes I am silent and other times I laugh, cry, or even shout — but there is always a release,…

Summertime welcomes many new critters into one’s life, some of the most worrisome and annoying being insects. After we moved to our farm, I was putting my son down for a nap and felt a light tickle travel down my cheek. I swept my hands up nonchalantly, thinking it was a stray hair, only to find a large, fat tick on my fingers! I knew that figuring out a natural way to repel insects needed to be dealt with immediately! Making a DIY bug spray at home is incredibly simple. There are a few key essential oils that help keep ticks and other insects away. Eucalyptus is extremely potent and helps ward off most insects; it’s a great base oil that can even work alone. Lemongrass is also a popular…

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… I can breathe the fresh air, connect to nature, slow down, and be present in my own backyard. My little oasis is surrounded by more than 50 oak trees and the beautiful aroma of pines and silver blue junipers, with all kinds of fauna, from deer, fox, and hawks, to bunnies, snakes, groundhogs, and more. My backyard is a creative extension of my studio inside the house. I’ve created little vignettes throughout my yard where I can sit and read, watch the lazy day go by, or create art. Recently, I added a 16-foot bell tent and turned it into an outdoor studio. My dogs love coming in and out. Sadly, I don’t go outside much in the winter, but it gets me excited to prepare for warmer weather…

Years ago, I stumbled into a garden and found an exuberance begging to be shared. Since then, I’ve tended gardens of all sizes, discovering beautiful stories crafted in all the little details. Sharing those garden moments through photography, illustrated journaling, and written words fuels my creativity and keeps me focused. My first garden was a narrow 2' x 10' strip running alongside the tiny garage of our 1930s bungalow. I envisioned a sweet garden filled with lily of the valley, irises, azaleas, peonies, tulips, cascading roses, and a window box filled with herbs. I had no idea which of the plants preferred sun or shade, or bloomed in spring or fall, but I was overflowing with optimism and envisioned my little plot packed with beautiful blooms. Sadly, a lot of…

When I first had the idea to create wind chimes for my garden using silverware, I vaguely knew I’d seen something like it before, but I didn’t stop then and say, “Oh well, it’s been done — no point in doing anything in the same line.” Personally, I like to try things for myself, and see what I can do with a theme or idea by processing it through my own individual lens of thought, experience, and feelings. With so many ideas available online these days, it can be difficult to come up with something original. We are so visually saturated that it’s hard to feel like you’ve made something new. I believe it’s like creating a recipe; for example, there are a million recipes for French toast out there,…

Warm, moist soil, mossy clay pots, my hands after brushing them through the lavender and rosemary bushes, the combination of aged wood and paint stain in my shed — these are just some of the scented elixirs to this gardener. But the most intoxicating aroma is in early spring, when it appears that that the trees and plants are still dormant, yet one deep breath of the fresh air tells a different story — it signals the beginning of the garden slowly waking up again. I think the start of my gardening journey occurred before I was consciously aware of those influences around me as a youngster. I recall my grandparents’ vegetable garden, the abundant red raspberries and fruit trees at my early childhood home, and sniffing delightful roses in…

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We are currently welcoming submissions to In Her Garden and In Her Studio. In Her Garden is a special issue of In Her Studio. While In Her Studio takes readers on a tour through the creative spaces and lives of female artists, designers, and makers, In Her Garden invites readers to explore the inspiring outdoor spaces of women who share a passion for making things grow. In addition to stunning scenery, you’ll also discover DIY projects for and from the garden, as well as advice for cultivating your own outdoor sanctuary. If you have a garden or a creative space you would like us to consider for publication, please read the following guidelines. In Her Studio is released on a quarterly basis, and submissions must be received on or before the…

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A couple of years ago we had a big windstorm that blew down part of our fence. The fence was pretty old, so we decided to replace it. But, being who I am, I could not get rid of the old fence. Recently, I became aware of propagating plants from leaf clippings, and I had a lot of leaf clippings in ugly glass jars in my window. I love the idea of propagating plants, but I also wanted a prettier way to do it. I started contemplating how to make something that would be more attractive, and I came up with this idea to use that old fence and a variety of recycled materials. Supplies • Can opener: safe-cut • Drill: cordless • Drill bits • Hand saw/Table saw •…

I love to cook, and I love the taste of fresh herbs in my dishes. I began by buying them at the grocery store, in tiny expensive bags. Later I graduated to growing them in small pots on my windowsill. When we bought our home, I was delighted to discover there was already a well-established herb garden right outside my kitchen door. I liked the idea that these herbs were all organic, grown without using any pesticides. I started using them, not only to cook but also to make botanical bath products. Two years ago my husband and I decided to expand the herb garden. Having inherited the garden from the previous owners, we had no idea what varieties these herbs were. After planting my own, I realized two things:…

… I am always learning. My garden is a place of growth — not just in the literal sense but also of personal and family growth. It is a place of inquiry and experimentation as we learn about seedlings, soil, and weather, and about each other, all while chatting, working, and playing, in the rains of spring, heat of summer, and chill of fall. When you visit my garden, the path draws you in to another world filled with endless opportunities to create. Fill a bucket with flowers that speak to you, chosen by color, texture, or scent. Once you emerge from the rows of dahlias, snapdragons, and cosmos, a mason jar full of fresh well water awaits. Freshly cut flowers are a reminder of the bounty and beauty of…

Professionally patterned fabric is gorgeous, but I don’t always have a swatch on hand for quick gift wrap. I often gift family and friends with all-natural, organic bath products, so making naturally printed gift wrap that is also organic fits the bill. For those of us with gardens full of plants and flowers, we have all the natural-printing materials we could ever need right at our fingertips. To create custom printed fabric, you simply need leaves/flowers, fabric, a hammer, a hard surface, and a few minutes worth of elbow grease. Where I live, Japanese maple and bougainvillea are basically evergreens, but you can use any part of any plant for a project like this. For the best results, leaves (in this case maple) or veiny flower petals (in this case…

Whether you have a garden that needs weeding, a vegetable patch that needs harvesting, or a plot of land to explore, a foraging apron is the perfect thing to help you gather the fruits of your labor. Luckily, you don’t need advanced sewing skills or expensive fabric to make one. My fabric shop of choice is a thrift store, but I also noticed that my home is already full of fabric resources in other forms, like sheets, pillowcases, tea towels, and curtains. The other reason I like to use thrifted fabrics is that I can take advantage of the sewing that has already been done, like hems, buttonholes, pockets, and zippers, which saves me time and effort. This foraging apron is a great way for a beginner sewist to gain…

As an only child raised by a single mom, I often spent holiday breaks and entire summers with my grandparents in the rural landscape of upstate New York. The time I spent there not only shaped me but also initiated a narrative that would continue into my adulthood and future career as a watercolor artist. My grandparents were a perfect example of old-fashioned living and modeled the importance of how time spent with your hands in the soil can nurture your very soul. My grandmother, who loved flowers, taught me the names of what grew in her own garden as well as the names of wild species that we picked on our afternoon walks. I remember a line of hollyhocks beneath their kitchen window, vegetables harvested by a pasture fence,…

This project came about with plans to share a seasonal farm-to-table meal alfresco. Is there anything more satisfying than sharing a meal with friends and family outdoors under the stars? As if skin isn’t enough to draw the mosquitoes in, the aromas of such a meal call to more biting insects. With the questionable ingredients in most bug sprays, I turned to a natural bug repellent: citronella. Citronella essential oil is most commonly used as an insect repellent and is particularly effective at keeping away mosquitoes. It is obtained from the leaves and stems of a particular species of lemongrass, cymbopogon, and has a rich, crisp lemony aroma. These outdoor candles combine insect-repelling essential oils and herbs within hollowed out lemons, creating a beautiful centerpiece or small arrangements for your…

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