Garden Gate

MASTER the ART of MYSTERY

Some of the best things about gardens are the surprises that come your way as you spend time working there—a butterfly lands on a flower right next to you, a serendipitous combination pops up in the border or maybe the bulbs you’d forgotten you planted last year are now in full bloom. You never know what a walk through the garden will bring. But not all garden surprises have to be accidental. Add a little something extra—a touch of mystery—to make it an interesting and exciting place to visit. While this may sound like an

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