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Drawn into the Garden

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Take a stroll through Helen Stewart's enchanted garden,  and discover the allure of living in creative relationship with soil and soul. Gardening is in Helen's blood. Her great grandfather ran the world's largest nursery of his time. Following in his footsteps, Helen, a former sheep farmer, turned artist, author and community weaver -- has gradually transformed the grounds of her heritage home in Victoria, Canada, into a place of wonder and quiet revolution. There is a combination of reverence, ecological wisdom, and whimsy to her approach. While all manner of creatures are nourished by her garden, Helen only plants things that she intends to draw, and she is guided by a conviction that gardens are meditative spaces. They deepen not just our contact with ourselves, but also our connection to the world, and give us new ways of seeing our place in it. This short film, that shares its title with Helen's latest book, is a sanctuary unto itself. Watch, and let a little bit of Helen's green, growing world spill into yours. 
Be The Change
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Learn more about Helen's writing, art work and garden here.
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Explore the trinity of 'Soil, Soul and Society', in this inspiring talk by environmental activist Satish Kumar.
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Carve out time today to walk outdoors and follow Helen's encouragement to look, listen, and truly tune into the living world that we are part of.
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Reflections (34)

Berenice
What this video did was to remind me of when I lived on the Land. Whilst I did not have a garden similar to Helen's, we did have animals, an orchard, fish pond, trees etc. and abundance of birds and wildlife. It was a tranquil life, if not a busy life, but oh so fulfilling. Thank you Helen for inviting me into your life for a short time. I would love to purchase a copy of your book.
Gabriela
Helen is inspiring me to paint, to garden with a different sense of creativity, and to enjoy a cup of tea.
Dolores
Helen drawing her garden
Carol Bennett
The natural beauty!
Klaus
Realy a very nice place, like a little paradise. The garden looks realy like a kind of painting and a loving and mindful view of nature and earth. But also after a good gardener! I would like to visit the place once and to meditate there, practice yoga,or just sit there doing nothing, just see and listen. Many greetings from Germany
Christina
I enjoyed seeing all the different Flowers growing together, in this serene & peaceful place. It would be difficult to not feel the Happiness when viewing this video! Thank You for Sharing.
Denise
The magic of it! ❤️
Rosa
I now want to begin my day with a coffee and a walk around the garden with my dog... thank you so much for sharing this. Very inspiring!
Charlene
I am so moved by Helen and her beautiful garden. She is to be admired and I cherish this video and feel her calm and gentle spirit.
I feel I have been given a gift to have been able to know and watch Helen Stewart in this video!!!









Michelle
What a fabulous video. Helen is truly gifted!
Elizabeth Murray
I was inspired by the love Helen has for her garden and the world. From Soil up- I love that she draws her garden and knows it so intimately. I too am a gardener- artist and have deeply studied Monet as a gardener-artist. I love how being a garden artist can last our entire life and be an inspiration to others.
Christin Morgan
My garden is one of the most important things in my life. I believe the garden has an affect on everything in our lives. The first thing I do in the morning is get a cup of tea and walk the garden, Visit the wild life and plan my day. I would love to meet Helen some day. This video will have to do for now. Very inspiring.
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