About the Book

How can a garden become a place of peace and reflection? How can you create an outdoor space that feels meaningful and restorative? Janaki Sandy Gaal explores these questions with her unique blend of thoughtful reflection, commentary, and practical advice. From simple meditative practices to the guiding principles of organic gardening, Janaki’s experience in all aspects of gardening shines through.

Viewing gardening as both a meditation practice and a metaphor for life, readers are invited on a journey to cultivate their own inner and outer sanctuaries, bringing new depth to the time-honored art of tending the land. Taking a non-denominational approach to spirituality, Janaki also explores such subjects as mantra, yoga, and even how to build an altar in your garden. The result is a deeply personal exploration where spirituality and the natural world come together in the creation of beautiful, soulful spaces.
 
Featuring photos from Rebecca Gaal, this richly produced book will hold a place of honor in any collection. Whether it’s examples from Janaki’s own intriguing life story, inspiring quotes, or even some fun recipes to try­, readers will find inspiration for creating beautiful sanctuaries that nurture peace, reflection, and connection to the natural world.

Meet the Author

Janaki Sandy Gaal knew from a young age that she wanted to relieve suffering. First as an ICU nurse and later as an Organic gardener, Garden Designer and Consulting Rosarian, she learned that helping others connect with the beauty of nature inspired an irreplaceable kind of joy. She lives on Maui surrounded by Ohana.

Meet the Photographer

Rebecca Gaal is a photographer and creative strategist trained in public health and environmental science. Rebecca is a Fujifilm X photographer, contributor at Tandem Stills and Motion, Creative Director at MAHERY (Madagascar Health and Environmental Research), and leads the Special Projects division for Visura. She is also a member of Women Photograph, Her Wild Vision, and on the Board of Directors for the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network. Rebecca’s work has been published internationally in numerous outlets, including National Geographic, The American Scholar, Fujifilm, Adobe, and the Harvard University Center for the Environment. She currently lives in Ventura, California.

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