Born to Garden - FineGardening
Abstract
My gardens started small but grew larger every year as I experimented with what I could grow to coexist with the many animals who loved them as much as me. I shop local garden centers and mix the plants, mostly perennials, without a formal plan. My gardens are my passion, my stress relief, and my love of nature. A swallowtail butterfly loves Elaine's garden as much as she does. Birdhouses scattered through the garden ensure that feathered visitors feel at home. Have a garden you'd like to share? Have photos to share? We'd love to see your garden, a particular collection of plants you love, or a wonderful garden you had the chance to visit! To submit, send 5-10 photos to along with some information about the plants in the pictures and where you took the photos. We'd love to hear where you are located, how long you've been gardening, successes you are proud of, failures you learned from, hopes for the future, favorite plants, or funny stories from your garden.