What need is your garden fulfilling?

Is it an emotional need? Are you looking to connect with nature? Or are you simply looking for big bountiful harvests to cook, preserve, and share? Do you really need to grow that luffa gourd?

If you desire a tranquil, relaxing space, consider including flowers and medicinal herbs. If the ability to harvest flowers and make seasonal arrangements for yourself and your friends is a priority to you, consider planting cut flowers in your garden. An edible garden doesn’t have to be comprised entirely of edible plants. Crafting a vision for your space will help you not only in the garden planning process but also allow you to figure out what it is you truly want from your garden. Your needs can change from year to year as well; they aren’t set in stone. Allow them to guide you in the planning process.