Welcome to the Secret Garden
Step behind the garden gate and discover a world of wonder, just like the one Nonni shares through her letters with children every month. The Secret Garden is filled with stories to inspire, recipes to enjoy, activities to spark creativity, and family traditions to treasure. Wander the garden paths, explore each special corner, and come back often—there's always something new waiting to be discovered.
🌿 The Garden Gate Will Be Unlocked Soon!
Nonni is still planting seeds. Watch this space for the Secret Garden access in October 2026!
The Garden Path
Nonni loves to share the small, daily miracles that unfold around her. In this journal, she invites you into the world she sees each day and what it feels like to stroll through life with Nonni.
Imagine wandering down a brick path. The aroma of sweet jasmine fills the air. As you enter a beautiful garden, you see butterflies drifting between flowers while bees gather nectar from nearby lavender plants. Birdsong fills the air with music from the branches above. You can almost imagine Nonni humming nearby as she gathers herbs for today’s recipe.
This is a place of peace and wonder—a quiet corner where stories bloom, simple traditions are shared, and every season brings something new to discover.
You are invited to join Nonni as she reflects on her thoughts and everyday moments that bring her pause and gratitude. Learn and grow with Nonni, noticing the miracles that unfold around her.
The Still Room
The Still Room: In the past, the Still Room was a separate room connected to the kitchens of large homes or castles, where herbs, flowers, fruits, and vegetables from the garden were sorted, dried, preserved, and transformed into teas, preserves, cakes, and other homemade delights.
The Still Room—Nonni's Kitchen—is where the bounty of my garden is transformed. It's a warm, welcoming place where visitors gather to share stories, enjoy homemade meals or simply sip herbal teas.
Here, I celebrate the simple joy of cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients. My hope is that these recipes encourage you to gather around the table, experiment in your own kitchen, and create joyful memories with the people you love.
The Garden Workshop
The Garden Workshop is where Nonni’s creativity comes to life. It is a space that shares her inspiration from the garden.
For adults, the workshop offers instructions for garden crafts such as pressed flower art, wreath making, and botanical journaling. These projects invite us to slow down and create something beautiful and meaningful, bringing pieces of the garden into everyday life.
Here you'll find a playful collection of Nonni’s stories, simple recipes, art projects, games, and puzzles designed for children. Each activity is created to spark curiosity and encourage quiet, joyful creativity at home.
The Garden Workshop is a space for making and imagining, where both children and grown-ups can connect with nature in their own way.
The Potting Shed
Whether you have a sprawling backyard, a small apartment balcony, or simply a sunny windowsill, the magic of the garden can bloom wherever you are. Nonni believes that gardening isn't measured by the size of the space, but by the joy of planting a seed, nurturing new life, and taking time to notice the beauty all around us.
That's the heart of the Potting Shed. Through simple projects, practical tips, and everyday discoveries, Nonni hopes to inspire you to bring a little of the garden into your own home—one pot, one flower, and one joyful moment at a time.
