#Francis Hodgeson Burnett’s Birthday

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Francis Hodgeson Burnett’s Birthday

Mine is a secret garden that behindes a glorious ivy-covered stone wall with an arched wooden door. It is like a fantasy escape. The key needed to open it is hidden beneath a mossy rock found nearby. Inside, cherry blossom trees... have canopies that cast a soft pink glow, while petals carpet the winding stone paths.

A crystal-clear stream meanders through the garden. Quaint wooden bridges cross the stream, and it goes into a small Koi pond with bright, playful fish. Clusters of lavender and peonies surround the pond, their fragrances mingling in the warm breeze. 

In the middle of it all is a cozy wooden gazebo, swathed in wisteria vines. It will be fine for reading a book or playing the piano on a sunny afternoon. Lightly strung between great big trees will be little fairy lights, twinkling softly at night, making it magical after sunset. 

Hidden secrets in the garden: from an old oak tree swings a swing, in between two strong trunks hangs a hammock, and a mini herb garden containing thyme, mint, and rosemary rests snugly in its holding place. This is a really peaceful but creative place for exploration.