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Jessica’s Tiny, Eccentric Garden

Lots of interest can be packed into a small space

By Fine Gardening editors

I’m Jessica Williams, and I have a tiny, eccentric garden that I thought your readers might enjoy. It is organic and very pollinator-friendly while also providing food, flowers, and fun for people all in a very small backyard.

garden "barn"Dramatic paint and beautiful, detailed woodwork elevate this garden “barn” into a wonderful garden statement!

Flower arrangementsFlower arrangements need not be stiff and formal. This wonderful collection of blooms brings all of the gardens inside to be enjoyed and appreciated up close.

Spock the chicken exploring the gardenSpock the chicken explores the garden. I love the way the dark coleus (Coleus scutellarioides, Zones 10–11 or as an annual) to the right echoes the red-and-black paint of the garden buildings.

pink nicotianaA beautifully exuberant container planting relies mostly on foliage to create a colorful display, while a few pink nicotiana (Nicotiana alata, annual) add their flowers and fragrance.

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    vanhatalosuomi 02/24/2022

    Cute garden! Thanks for sharing. :)

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    JanetInCwood 02/24/2022

    It is just fabulous! Love everything. I’d love to see even more pictures and inside your tea house.

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    JanetInCwood 02/24/2022

    It is just fabulous! Love everything. I’d love to see even more pictures and inside your tea house. Where are you located

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    simplesue 02/24/2022

    Oh you leave me wanting to see more, and I love what I see! Such a creative outdoor space and garden!

  5. Sunshine111 02/24/2022

    So lovely! Seeing your pictures reminded me of Laura from Garden Answer on YouTube. You have exquisite taste!

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    cynthia2020 02/24/2022

    Jessica - you showed a lot with few words and photographs - thank you for sharing! Detailed, impactful, well composed.

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    cindijacobs 02/24/2022

    love the garden building and how charming and inviting it all looks. Looks like a wonderful place to escape to. Thanks for sharing!

  8. wildthyme 02/24/2022

    The”barn” is adorable! Daring color combos.

  9. sheila_schultz 02/24/2022

    Jessica, you are such a tease! I really want to see a wider view of your small garden since I love the bits you have shown us. The colors and structure of the garden barn intrigue me. Fun!

  10. btucker9675 02/24/2022

    Love everything about this - even Spock the Chicken echoes the color theme! Completely charming! Send more photos, please.

  11. ellen_h 02/24/2022

    Please, ma'am, may we have some more? Photos, that is. I LOVE your garden.

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