Garden Peace Card🌿

I just can't get over all the peaceful shades of green in this card. Can you?

Whether you've picked this design up because you are a gardener, because you love a gardener, or because you're praying for growth and peace in someone's life, we hope you find what you're after on this page.

But just quickly...

On this page

  • A list of detailed ideas for how to echo the themes in this card design for specific occasions and events (head to the drop-down below)
  • Our quiet reflections on the card themes of growth, quiet and faithfulness
  • A step-by-step example of how one can draft a message for this card using the Flyways Method & Planner (scroll right to the end!)
  • A comment section for you to leave your thoughts and see those of others.

Plus even more!

To plant a garden is to dream of tomorrow.

Audrey Hepburn

So... why is this card part of the Simple Joys Collection?

If you have ever nurtured a seed which shot forth a tiny courageous leaf -

If you have ever surrendered to the grime and turned over soil to make space for plants to thrive -

If you have ever allocated a particular pair of old trousers to being your Gardening Pants...

Then you know why.

Getting Specific

What's the occasion (or non-occasion)?

Birthday

A birthday invites us to honor our personal growth, just like the careful gardener tends to their plants. This peaceful garden scene reminds us that growth happens in its own time. Consider writing about:

  • The beauty of growing at one's own pace. "Like gardens that bloom in their own season, you've grown exactly as you should."
  • Finding joy in quiet moments of being, rather than constant doing.
  • The wisdom they've cultivated over time, and how it shows.

'Just Because'

True friendship provides both nurturing and space, much like the different plants in this garden coexist. Consider writing about:

  • How your friend brings color and life to your world.
  • The comfortable silence you share, like the peaceful garden scene. "Some friendships don't need noise to be heard."
  • The way they've helped you grow, providing both courage and consolation when needed.

Engagement/Anniversary/Wedding

Relationships, like gardens, flourish with consistent care and attention. The focused Gardener reflects how love grows through dedicated tending. Consider writing about:

  • How they've grown together by being intentional about their relationship.
  • How they've weathered different seasons side by side. "Some days brought sunshine, others rain, but your commitment has deepened through it all."
  • The peaceful space they've created together, away from the noise of the world.

Congratulations

Achievements, like thriving gardens, result from consistent, focused effort. Consider writing about:

  • The quiet dedication that led to this moment of recognition.
  • The satisfaction found not just in the outcome but in the process itself. "True success is found in both the harvest and the tending."
  • How this achievement is one bloom in the continuing garden of their life.

Good Luck

New beginnings require both preparation and trust, just like starting a garden. Consider writing about:

  • Their readiness for this new chapter, with all the tools already in hand.
  • How growth comes through both effort and patience. "The most beautiful gardens don't appear overnight—they unfold day by day."
  • The support they have around them as they venture into new territory.

Thank You

Gratitude, like gardening, acknowledges the often unseen work that creates beauty. Consider writing about:

  • The care they've invested that might otherwise go unnoticed.
  • How their efforts have created space for growth in your life.
  • The simple joy their presence brings, like the sun warming a peaceful garden.

Rest and be thankful.

William Wordsworth

Reflections

  • Growth

    This design reminds me that while I often crave clear direction and like to set personal goals for myself, real growth tends to be more organic. We can plant seeds with intention, but can't always control how they develop. Sometimes we over-water, under-water (guilty!). Growth slows and sometimes stagnates. Some days our efforts bear visible fruit; other days, growth happens beneath the surface. This Gardener, head bent in concentration, seems to be focussed on creating space for the proper, hoped-for growth to occur.

  • Faithfulness

    Meaningful work often happens in ordinary moments that nobody applauds. Gardening demands a special kind of patience—the willingness to show up day after day, watering, weeding, and waiting, often with no immediate reward. There's honesty in this kind of effort, and love in preparing for future work to come. Like this red watering can, sitting ready for tomorrow's work. This isn't about one inspired day of planting, but about returning to the soil repeatedly. Not glamourous, but deeply meaningful.

  • Stillness

    Our world increasingly treats silence as something to be filled—with notifications, music, podcasts, or constant connection. Yet this garden scene reminds us of what we lose without periods of quiet. The gardener works in a bubble of concentration that requires a certain stillness to maintain. Without quiet moments, how do we hear our own thoughts, retain space to ponder on things that truly matter? It doesn't need to be perfect or dramatic. It can be as simple, as literal, as stepping outside.

So... that's all very well. But how do I use this? 

Good question, friend. 

Our Flyways Method & Planner is designed for exactly this situation. You can do it on any odd piece of paper you have lying around (although you may have received a Planner with your purchase). The Flyways Method is based on three steps: 

  1. A reflection on the person you're writing to 
  2. A heart-check, regarding one's true feelings and observations 
  3. A question: Will this serve them and is the time right? 

Let me demonstrate. 

Let's say I have a friend has just decided to leave her corporate job after 12 years to start her own design business. She's always been passionate about all things Adobe Illustrator but has been afraid to take the leap until now. I want to send her this "Garden Peace Card" with an encouraging message as she begins this new chapter..

Using the Flyways Method and thinking about the card themes of growth and faithfulness, I could jot down the following notes: 

Step 1: See the Person

  • What are they dealing with right now? Sarah is navigating a major career transition, likely feeling both excitement and fear. She's stepping away from financial security and structure into entrepreneurship.
  • What role do they play in your life? Sarah has been a steady friend who has always encouraged my creative pursuits, even when I was hesitant.
  • What's important to them these days? Connection to nature, creating beautiful spaces, work-life balance, and finding fulfillment in daily life.

Step 2: Check My Heart

  • What do I genuinely appreciate about them? I admire Sarah's eye for beauty in ordinary things and her dedication.
  • What have I noticed recently? Despite her fears, she's been methodically planning this transition, taking classes and building her portfolio on weekends.
  • What truth exists in my heart for them? I believe she has always been meant for this work. Her corporate skills combined with her talent make her uniquely qualified.

Step 3: Truthful & Timely

  • Is this helpful for them to hear? Yes, acknowledging both her courage and preparedness will help counter moments of self-doubt.
  • Does this message serve them where they are? Yes, she needs encouragement that embraces both the excitement and uncertainty of this moment. 

The Resulting Message

After some reflection (and with a little bit of practice), the above reflections could result in a message like this: 

Sarah,

You've been quietly preparing for this moment longer than you might realize. I've watched you nurture this dream through years of weekend projects and late-night design sketches. The concentration on the gardener's face reminds me of how you look when you're designing a space—completely in your element. 

Some might see uncertainty in the path ahead, but I see a landscape of possibilities waiting for your touch. Just as gardens grow at different paces and in different ways, your business will find its own rhythm and beauty. Remember, even on days when growth seems slow or invisible, the work you're doing below the surface matters.

I can't wait to see what blooms.

With love and belief in you,

Cass

How I applied the Flyways Method

In crafting the message for Sarah, I deliberately worked through each step to ensure the card would truly connect with her unique situation rather than offering generic encouragement. 

First, I took time to consider Sarah specifically in this transition moment, not just as my friend but as someone standing at a significant crossroads. I thought about how excited she's been, and how much uncertainty this choice has brought into her life. This helped me move beyond surface-level congratulations to address what she's actually experiencing.

Then I thought about how I see Sarah and what I've witnessed in her life. I asked myself  what I appreciate about Sarah personally, and I remembered how patient she is with her work, and how methodical and focussed. This helped me avoid reaching for empty platitudes and instead pluck something true from my own heart. 

Lastly, I considered whether sharing this with Sarah would serve her in this moment of transition. I know in my own life, when someone affirms a good quality within me it helps me draw on this in hard times. So, I intentionally acknowledged Sarah's courage and preparation, knowing she'll likely face moments of self-doubt.

Finally, the garden imagery provided a perfect metaphor for her journey—growth happens in its own time, sometimes visibly, sometimes beneath the surface! 

This approach transformed what could have been a simple "Good luck with your new business!" into something that truly sees Sarah, speaks my heart, and serves her where she is right now, offering genuine encouragement for the path ahead.

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God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.

Francis Bacon

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