Garden Gate

Creating Gardens for Conversation

s a plant geek, I have a garden filled with cool horticultural specimens, arranged more like a display to look at than a garden to actually live in. But I’ve gained a new perspective after talking with landscape architect Lynn Kuhn. In her book, , Lynn discusses the human need for meaningful interactions and how a comfortable garden can nurture those deep personal connections. She outlines these five key components that transform

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