Last week’s post told of one Palmyra, PA couple and their quest for a garden that would offer respite and refreshment at the entrance to their Palmyra, PA home. Not only did James Hanselman and his team of craftsman bring visual beauty to a once-weedy patch of lawn; they also brought the delightful sounds of falling water within earshot of the home! Take a listen . . . .

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TINY COURTYARD GARDEN DELIVERS ENORMOUS DELIGHT! Immense joy is a daily experience for Rich and Kris ever since they chose to transform the problem area just outside their front door into an exquisite water garden. They can hardly believe the tranquility and loveliness of this space they used to avoid.“This beautiful garden invites me to take time out–to sit and rest awhile,” smiles Kris. “Even when I am working in the kitchen, I can hear the water splashing onto the rocks. I never get tired of it!” A garden bench now sits adjacent to the garden, where Kris reads and recharges on temperate mornings, and where she and Rich often linger and catch up at day’s end. According to James Hanselman of Hanselman Landscape, “This project was a joy for all of us! And it came about because Rich and Kris trusted us, even though the ideas we proposed were bigger than they imagined possible. Their trust gave us the freedom to be creative.”How may we transform your living spaces–small or large–so that joy and peace are part of your daily experience?Read more: https://www.hanselmanlandscape.com/…/small-space-delivers-e…/~Joyfully shared by Betty HanselmanGardener’s wife (& awestruck eye witness)

“Anyone who thinks gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year; for gardening begins in January with a dream.” ~ Josephine Nuese (Author, gardener)

This winter, where are your garden dreams taking you? Down a rustic stepping stone path through a cathedral of majestic Redwoods? Across a sun-warmed patio, coffee mug in hand, to sit beneath a gracefully arched Japanese Maple? Under a splashing, swim-in waterfall with your grandchildren? Can we help you realize this winter’s garden dreams come springtime? Give us a call at 717-653-1273. We would love to meet with you now to listen to your inspirations and ideas, so that we can partner with you to bring them to life when the weather begins to warm!

Gladly shared by Betty Hanselman

Gardener’s wife (& winter garden dreamer)

“January is the quietest month in the garden. But just because it looks quiet doesn’t mean that nothing is happening. The soil, open to the sky, absorbs the pure rainfall while microorganisms convert tilled-under fodder into usable nutrients for the next crop of plants. The feasting earthworms tunnel along, aerating the soil and preparing it to welcome the seeds and bare roots to come.”― Rosalie Muller Wright (American editor and author)Shared by Betty HanselmanGardener’s wifeThough buried under a blanket of January snow, this Japanese-inspired garden in Villa Nova, PA, absorbs winter moisture and sunlight in preparation for springtime growth.

This winter morning photo taken at the Hanselman Landscape nursery displays a glorious sunrise and the many plants we are nurturing as we gear up for another year of bringing joy to gardens across Central Pennsylvania and beyond. Joyfully shared by Betty HanselmanGardener’s wife (& ‘garden art’ collector)

“All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.”
~ J. R. R. Tolkien (British author, academic, and creator of Middle Earth; 1892-1973)

At the dawn of a new year, we wish you many joyous experiences that do not tarnish but live long in memory. We hope you find beautiful garden paths to wander and strong, deeply-rooted relationships in your families and communities. Here’s to a grace-filled 2022!

Sincerely,
James and Betty Hanselman,
For the entire Hanselman Landscape team