Hydrangeas lend a “secret garden feel ” to this conversation area.Tall phlox provide a shelter for solitary meditation.This wooden bench folds for winter storage. A just-picked garlic crop dries beside it on an all season table.Coleus and evergreens stay cool in the shadier area near the road where neighbors walk by or come to visit.The hand made wooden bench in the zen garden was fashioned from recycled stair steps. It is a perfect place for reflection.There is room under the apple tree for picnics and conversation. Potted young plants enjoy the shade, as well. Gardening celebrates life and growth!