A lost key. A curtain of ivy concealing a forgotten door. An overgrown tangle of greenery beyond. Frances Hodgson Burnett sure knew how to amp up the mystery and magic when she published her children’s novel The Secret Garden in 1911. In it, misplaced orphan Mary discovers a hidden sanctuary at Misselthwaite Manor and embarks on a journey of healing and self-empowerment. In fact, the classic tale is one of the best examples of how good gardening is for our mental health.
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