Why do we love gardens?

Tips and inspiration for a garden you'll love living in

Every corner of your garden can become a source of joy, relaxation, and a natural antidepressant in a hectic world. Take a tour through ten gardens designed by the Flera studio and discover how to transform your own outdoor space into a place you will love. There are countless reasons to fall in love with a garden. It always depends on what brings you personal satisfaction. This self-discovery and a well-thought-out concept result in a garden where we can slow down, take a deep breath, and experience everyday happiness all year round.

This inspiring publication is the fourth book by renowned Czech garden designer Ferdinand Leffler, founder of the successful Flera studio, author of popular online courses, and creator of the television show Ferdinandovy zahrady (Ferdinand's Gardens). In addition to the stories of selected gardens, it offers a wealth of practical recommendations for designing and creating your own garden, accompanied by a rich gallery of inspirational photographs.

An integral part of the book is also a detailed guide that will help you discover the magic of an edible garden, including carefully designed planting plans and proven advice and tips from various experts in the field.

WHY DO WE LOVE OUR GARDEN BY FERDINAND?

“Thanks to Ferdinand, our home has been naturally connected with the garden, which has become a harmonious place of both beauty and utility, continuing the tradition of my grandmother, a passionate gardener. I believe that a garden also cultivates our soul, as Voltaire wrote: Il faut cultiver notre jardin. And that's exactly what Ferdinand does—through continuous self-improvement, his publishing and educational activities, and above all, by creating beautiful gardens and living environments.”
— Taťána le Moigne, Country Director of Google for the Czech Republic and Eastern Europe from 2006–2022

“For us, the garden is a natural transition between home and the world, between safety and adventure, between stillness and movement. In it, we engage in dialogues with nature, friends, and ourselves. And Ferdinand is the interpreter in all this—he helps our ideas take root and blossom.”
— Eva Adamczyková, 2014 Olympic snowboard cross champion and World Champion

“I love my garden by Ferdinand for what it greets me with every morning: for its silence and peace. Also, because it reminds me of the order of nature; it doesn't get derailed, it is born, it goes to sleep, and is born again and again. It is its own, it is beautiful, it is natural.”
— Tereza Kostková, actress and presenter