Online or in-person, local gardens ground us with constant beauty, growth and respite.

Several weeks ago, I grabbed my mask and hand sanitizer and ventured out to the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Walking through the meadow, exploring the alpine garden, loosing myself in the masterful perennial borders, and just wandering in the woods, I reconnected with familiar seasonal markers and left with a clear head. 

A public garden is so much more than a collection of plants tended by talented plantspeople and generous volunteers. Inclusive and accommodating landscapes filled with natural beauty provide space for growth, inspiration and refreshment.

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GROW in The Seattle Times.