“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle … a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream.”
~ Barbara Winkler
What dreams are you dreaming for your garden this winter? Now is a perfect time to partner with us to begin, to put your imaginings on paper so that, together, we can realize those dreams when the weather warms. Give us a call (717-653-1273) and we’ll help you corral your thoughts and begin to shape them into beautiful garden spaces!
For the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love, which from our birth, Over and around us lies. Lord of all, to Thee we raise This our hymn of grateful praise. ~ Folliot S. Pierpoint
We are grateful for you, our FaceBook friends, and trust you find your hearts and lives full of what’s really important this holiday season and into the new year!
“In longest, darkest nights take rest and ease, And every shortening day, as shadows creep O’er the brief noontide, fresh surprises find.” ~ Helen Hunt Jackson, From A Calendar of Sonnets: December
What surprises are you finding in your garden in this colder, darker time of year? Take time to explore your outdoor spaces, seeking and finding daily joy and beauty!
All the complicated details of the attiring and the disattiring are completed! Thus having prepared their buds against a sure winter the wise trees stand sleeping in the cold. ~ William Carlos Williams
Shared by Betty Hanselman Gardener’s wife
Enjoy the glory of each day in your garden, regardless of season or temperature. And if we can help by adding beautiful tree silhouettes to your sky scape, let us know; you’ll need to start soon!
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 – 1924), author of one of my childhood favorites, The Secret Garden, had a life-long fascination with gardens. It began in her early years in Manchester, England, where she fondly remembered her home as the “back garden of Eden.” However, following her father’s death and ensuing financial hardships, her family moved to Tennessee, where Frances found a new “Garden of Eden” in the rural American landscape.
At age 18, she began writing short stories, hoping to boost her family’s income.
None of her stories were rejected; she continued to write and her writing career took off. Frances eventually became one of the highest-paid writers in America. Her success funded travels, houses in both England and America, and eventually a home on Long Island with extensive gardens that became her creative retreats.
Throughout her life, she turned to writing and gardening for comfort, especially after tragic personal losses. For Frances, gardens were always a place of solace and healing, much like the transformative garden in The Secret Garden. Near the end of her life, she wrote an article titled “In the Garden,” echoing her belief in the restorative power of nature, which she viewed as essential for health and renewal. This article was published after her death and ends with words that have come to symbolize her life’s work: “As long as one has a garden one has a future, and as long as one has a future one is alive.”
Gladly shared by Betty Hanselman
Gardener’s wife (& garden-restoration advocate)
Perhaps you are in need of some refreshment and restoration? A “secret garden” could be just the thing to revive your health and restore your spirit. Talk to us: 717-653-1273! We’d love to be part of the inspiration, follow-through, and joy-filled “dream come true”.
The beauty of Japanese Maples is unmatched! Whether you’re captivated by their vibrant fall colors, delicate leaves, graceful structure, or all of the above, these gorgeous trees add elegance and tranquility to any landscape. From chartreuse greens in the spring to brilliant reds and oranges in the autumn, when correctly selected and planted, they promise a stunning seasonal show from your window picture frames. Perfect as a focal point in a small courtyard garden or as part of a larger garden masterpiece, Japanese Maples radiate breathtaking beauty and delight, making them one of our top choices for the gardens we design and install.
If you’re interested in adding a Japanese Maple (or several) to your garden view, we’d be delighted to help you to select one that will fit your setting and share its loveliness with you for years to come! Give us a call: 717-653-1273.
