Flowering Front Yard

What was once a conventional front lawn has been reimagined as a living, flowering landscape that supports pollinators while offering food, medicine, and beauty in equal measure.

Inspired by the gardens and artwork of Helen Stewart, this front yard blends ecological function with a quiet sense of artistry. Layered plantings include berries, edible flowers, medicinal herbs, roses, and native species such as huckleberry, creating a garden that is expressive without being busy and generous without being overwhelming.

Designed with care and restraint, the garden now plays an active role in the surrounding ecosystem. It supports pollinators, offers seasonal harvests, and demonstrates how front yards can become places of nourishment and connection while remaining welcoming and easy to live with over time.