“Gratitude is the intention to count-your-blessings every day, every minute, while avoiding, whenever possible, the belief that you need or deserve different circumstances.”

~ Timothy Miller PhD, in How To Want What You Have

‘To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything He has given us — and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gift of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it brings with it immense graces from Him. Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness of God. For the grateful person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by experience. And that is what makes all the difference.”

~ Thomas Merton (American trappist monk, writer, theologian, poet, social activist; 1915-1968)

We are grateful for your trust and friendship today and in each beautiful season of the year.

James and Betty Hanselman and family,

For all of us at Hanselman Landscape and Gardens

Nathan and Jill’s* newly-renovated “place in the sun” includes a covered portico and an upgraded patio that ties into a solar-paneled hot tub shelter. Bouldered steps lead to a second solar-paneled structure on the hillside adjacent to a waterfall garden and campfire space. In this beautiful place surrounded by wildflowers (in season) and incredible vistas (in every season), Nathan and Jill and their loved ones can relax and savor the glories of sunshine and sunset, all while storing solar energy for use in their home.

If this idea resonates with you, talk to us (717-653-1273). We’d love to partner with you to fulfill your unique garden dreams.

Joyfully shared by Betty Hanselman

Gardener’s wife (& & sun savorer)

*Names were changed to protect our clients’ privacy.

“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.”

~ Lauren DeStefano

Gladly shared by Betty Hanselman

Gardener’s wife (& fall fanatic!)

The splash and play of water cascading over rock is exhilarating and refreshing, no matter where you find it–along a woodland trail, or in your own private garden!

This year, before the snow flies, why not go looking for some falling water of your own?

(Photos: Falling water in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, and in private gardens throughout Central Pennsylvania)

Joyfully shared by Betty Hanselman

Gardener’s wife (& falling water fan!)