Gardening allows us to connect with nature in a very special way. When I think about my backyard, I think about the way it is greeted by every season. From spring, summer, winter and autumn, maintaining a healthy landscape all year round is the ultimate goal for many of us.
I came across this beautiful saying by Gail Tsukiyama, from her book The Samurai's Garden, about the presence of gardens and how it can make a person feel. The writer notes: 'The garden is a world filled with secrets. Slowly, I see more each day. The black pines twist and turn to form graceful shapes, while the moss is a carpet of green that invites you to sit by the pond'. Her words perfectly encapsulate the presence a space, particularly a garden, holds and what it could be if it is nurtured and taken care of properly.
