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Making Art with the Garden

A garden as therapy and de-stresser

View of a garden under tall trees

Today we’re in Memphis, Tennessee, visiting Renee’s garden.

My name is Renee, and I’ve been gardening about 11 years. We’ve been at our current property six years. I did all of the design and a majority of the work myself. I also do most of the upkeep myself. When people ask me who I am, I tell them I’m a mother/wife, a physician, and a gardener. In the past year with the pandemic, my gardening has been especially important as a means to cope with the stress of my work. I have two kids, one with special needs. He likes to garden with me, and it has been therapeutic for him as well. Being in the garden together has become a family affair. Before I became a physician I was a visual artist, and I believe that gardening has become my artistic outlet. There are several different areas of my garden: the back garden, the rose garden, the patio garden, the front shade garden, and the front sun garden.

light post in a gardenA beautiful view of the garden, with spires of foxglove (Digitalis purpurea, Zones 4–9).

deep blue hydrangeaIntensely deep blue hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla, Zones 5–9) blossoms. Clearly Renee has given these plants the acidic soil that allows them to produce the bluest blooms.

light pink peonyA peony (Paeonia hybrid, Zones 3–8) in delicate shades of pink.

Close up of a pink rose with many petalsDetail of a gorgeous David Austin hybrid rose, ‘The Ancient Mariner’ (Zones 5–10), with layer after layer of fragrant pink petals.

many rose bushes blooming in a gardenA dreamy mass of ‘The Ancient Mariner’ in full bloom. How good must this smell!

A black metal fence with roses growing along itMore gorgeous roses growing along the fence.

grass path through a garden with tall flowering trees growing over itWhat a beautiful view. I love the winding grass path and the clouds of pink dogwoods (Cornus florida, Zones 5–9) hanging overhead.

A view through flowers of a chair on a brick patioHow magical would it be to sit back in that chair and soak up this garden scene? I can imagine Renee needing this space to deal with the stress of working as a physician during the pandemic.

View of a garden under tall treesOne last view of this dreamy garden. Thank you for sharing, Renee! If you want to see more of this garden, check out Renee’s instagram: @thepsychgarden

 

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  1. Begonia155 06/10/2021

    Just gorgeous!

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    vanhatalosuomi 06/10/2021

    Thanks for sharing Renee. Nice photos!

  3. sagebird52 06/10/2021

    A wonderful relaxing garden and such great Photos. I checked out the instagram link - fantastic.

  4. gardendevas 06/10/2021

    Bravo! Absolutely gorgeous both for plants and design. Thank you for sharing your garden sanctuary, and for the work you do.

  5. nwphilagardener 06/10/2021

    Yes, the quality and composition of Renee's photos reveals an artist's perspective. So this therapeutic outlet gives an opportunity to express all our skills.

  6. coastalgardener 06/10/2021

    What a stunningly beautiful garden! It definitely reflects your artist's eye. Gardening has always been a therapeutic and artistic outlet for me, so I completely understand its importance in your life, too.

  7. alicefleurkens 06/10/2021

    You must be wonderwoman. To do all that. Your roses are flawless. Wow.

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    treasuresmom 06/10/2021

    How very, very lovely!

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    simplesue 06/10/2021

    Everything that a garden needs and should have is all here!
    I love this garden that you designed and did most of the labor in...and wow all in only 6 years, I'm so impressed and inspired!
    If I was on instagram I would follow you for sure.
    You have for sure made this your art, also I agree with what "alicefleurkens" said- "You must be a wonder woman!"

  10. btucker9675 06/10/2021

    Wonder Woman indeed! I am in love with your beautiful garden. Thank you for sharing, especially the gorgeous peony... oh my!

  11. blondie3 06/10/2021

    Your garden is Beautiful, love the grassy path, everything is pristine. It would distress me too!

  12. carolineyoungwilliams 09/02/2021

    Renee, Thank you for sharing your beautiful flower garden. I absolutely love everything about it; the combination of colors, selection of flowers and the textures are perfect. Such a beautiful place to detox, relax and restore. Blessings to you.

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