One of the reasons for Fran Sorin’s widespread popularity is her inspirational, knowledgeable and joyful personality. Audiences and readers instantly connect with her philosophic yet practical approach that helps them – and their gardens—germinate, thrive and become more creative. And with Fran’s natural gift for simplifying her subject matter, both novice and experienced gardeners are able to immediately utilize the skills she gives them. “There are no ‘brown thumbs’. The ability to garden is an inherent trait that all human beings possess,” says Fran. “Persistence and optimism are, in large part, what differentiates successful gardeners from those who consider themselves failures.”
That’s why, for Fran Sorin, planning a garden is about much more than plot size, soil type, plant choice, fertilizing and watering. It’s about going through a unique seven-stage process – Imagining, Envisioning, Planning, Planting, Tending, Enjoying and Completing – that facilitates tapping into your creative core and encourages gardening with intent. This is the technique that Fran uses in her successful garden design business to inspire her clients to turn their outdoor spaces into gardens that reflect their inner selves.
Fran Sorin Garden Designs, LLC is a reflection of Fran’s belief in the transformative power of gardening. Fran’s designs are bold in scale with an emphasis on firm garden ‘bones’ and on creating garden palettes that are alive all four seasons. She makes a strong visual connection between the interiors and exteriors of homes.
Fran’s philosophy is that by creating a world of beauty and becoming more connected to nature, individuals will tend to place a greater emphasis on community and kindness towards others; ultimately living healthier and more joyful existences. Fran also wants to pass on her conviction that it is the responsibility of all of us to become the stewards of the environment. She believes that it is to our advantage to become knowledgeable about how to keep the earth’s vegetation healthy through preventive and organic practices.