One of the reasons for Fran’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 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, 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.