dare to imagine

Here’s a fact. Making a garden for children has a lot in common with making a garden for adults. Regardless of age, we all welcome northern sunshine, shelter from prevailing winds, and outdoor spaces filled with natural materials and plants. But here’s another fact — children grow quickl y and as they change, so does the way they interact with a garden. This forces us to plan gardens for children that are adaptive and flexible. In other words, the sand pit you build for your toddler could, 10 years later, easily morph into your teenager’s fire pit zone.

Since thinking this far ahead can be daunting, here’s a little mantra to make it easy. Whatever you’re planning for your child, check