Gardening can be a lifelong hobby and has the benefits of good exercise, healthy fresh air, tons of blooms, an ever changing presentation of natural beauty, and attracting wildlife. My husband told me to design a garden first before building it...
When I was in my twenties, I read a wise article about how to make money, this is something I encourage everyone to do, read advice about money. One reason people like to make money is to buy things and go places while young, but eventually you no longer have earned income.
A past trip to Harrison Hotsprings resort brought the opportunity to take a quick day trip to Minter Gardens, no longer in business. However, the lessons learned can help any gardener think about their garden design.