"I could never envision not having a garden." A 40-Year Journey in a 9,000 Sq Ft Garden Sanctuary

In this episode of Some Time in the Garden, we visit the peaceful sanctuary of Karen Young in Greenfield Park, south of Montreal. Since 1985, Karen has been transforming a blank 9,000-square-foot lot into a lush oasis designed with organic "islands" and vibrant pollinators. Karen shares her philosophy on why gardening is a "labour of love" rather than work, and how her British grandfather’s influence shaped her lifelong passion. From marking a beloved pet’s resting place with white Cream Daylilies to the towering 6-foot Telekia, this episode is a masterclass in how a garden evolves alongside the gardener. In this episode, you will learn: The design philosophy of "Island" beds and avoiding straight lines. How to use colour-themed islands (White, Hot, and Daylily islands). Tips for low-maintenance perennials like Persicaria, Bee Balm, and Echinacea. The emotional benefits of creating a backyard sanctuary. Chapters: 00:03 – Introduction to Greenfield Park & Karen Young 00:44 – A Labour of Love vs. "Work" 00:52 – 40 Years of Growth: From 1985 to Now 01:11 – Family Roots: The British Grandfather’s Influence 01:38 – Garden Design: The Philosophy of "Islands" 02:04 – The Daylily Island: Varieties & A Special Memorial 02:46 – The Fence Line: Hydrangeas, Bee Balm, and Echinacea 03:12 – The 6-Foot Telekia: A Unique Giant 03:37 – The White Island & Variegated Hostas 03:50 – New Additions: The Beauty of Persicaria 04:15 – The Hot Island: Yellows, Oranges, and Reds 04:28 – The Evolving Gardener: Why I’ll Never Leave 05:16 – Credits & Join the Conversation Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this tour, please Like this video and Subscribe to join our gardening community. Follow the Saint-Lambert Horticultural Society: https://hortistlambert.wixsite.com/accueil https://www.facebook.com/SaintLambertHorticulturalSociety/ Ep. 34: "I could never envision not having a garden." A 40-Year Journey in a 9,000 Sq Ft Garden Sanctuary 🎥 About the channel Some Time in the Garden is a documentary-style series celebrating inspiring gardeners, beautiful places, and the wellbeing we find through plants. Produced by Films Reflektor www.filmsreflektor.com INSTAGRAM @SomeTimeintheGarden FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567096132599 #SomeTimeInTheGarden #GardenTour #GreenfieldPark #SaintLambert #BackyardSanctuary #CanadianGardening #Horticulture #PerennialGarden #IslandBeds