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“<\/em>To sit in the shade on a fine day and to look upon the verdure is the most perfect refreshment”<\/p>Jane Austen, author<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
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I couldn’t agree more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jane Austen’s remark captures the essence of what Make it a Garden is all about. I can almost hear her say it in her proper English accent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hi, I’m Kristen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In our stressful world, I believe there’s a real desire to create a backyard environment that’s an intimate and inviting place to spend time. In fact “The Allure of the Garden”<\/strong><\/a> is the very first piece ever written for this blog! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A garden is more than simply flower beds or vegetables. It’s where you are free to simply be yourself. Where the possibilities are as endless as your imagination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I guess that’s why I like a fair amount of whimsy in my garden. I like things that are positive and happy and beautiful. I’m crazy about garden sheds. I love to re-purpose, re-use and re-make. Even salvage…though I don’t like calling it “junk”. That may be the popular term, but I just don’t like the sound of it. While it may have been junk at one time, now that it’s out in the garden, it’s ART!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
finding ‘art’ in ‘heart’<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
“Make it a Garden” is an extension of my two passions: art and gardening. I’m a rock garden enthusiast who loves perennials and wild flowers. Many of the photos used throughout our site are from my own garden and the surrounding area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n