"The adventures and occasional mayhem of a Western gardener seeking to create a peaceful place that calms the soul".

"A Frances Tenenbaum book."

The fence, the quince, and the black bamboo -- Building the pond -- The bog, the stream, and the waterfall -- Bringing life to the pond -- The raised garden -- The paving stones and fern border -- Framing the teahouse/study -- Inhabiting the teahouse/study -- Finishing as spring comes again.