One of the popular posts on this website is about Peace Rose Gardens. Recently a visitor asked how to create her own peace garden.
There’s no set formula for designing a peace garden. The main idea is create a space that celebrates peace your way. It can be a whole garden or just a small section. Consider including benches and sculptures like Diana Rhodes to encourage folks to take time out to think about bringing peace to their families or communities.
One place to look for ideas is Google’s Image search. Search for peace garden and you will find many ideas for planning your own garden.
Useful Resources
- Dr. Joyce C. Mills: Creating a Peace Garden - A healing ritual for children
- Kids Garden News: Peace Gardens: Cultivating Understanding
Other Peace Gardens
One of my favorite sites is the International Peace Garden on the border between the US and Canada (North Dakota and Manitoba). It is an inspiring site.
Where to Find Peace Roses
The Peace rose is a favorite of many gardeners.The yellow and pink rose was an early AARS winner. Many garden centers and nurseries carry the Peace rose in the early spring. One source of Peace roses is Nature Hills Nursery.
