Eco-functional Gardens for Life

"I will take time to see the world as it is around me for now" 
Julia Bunn


Garden Design Services & Coaching (coming June 2027)


Concept to Completion 


We excel at creating new landscapes relevant to your ecological area, adapting new build or rehab sites to maximize natural beauty and utilize the power of rainwater management.


Consultations for Property Owners


Getting acquainted with a new landscape?  Wanting to reconnect with the natural world and up your ecological game plan for your land? We can assist. Book a consultation


Recommendations for Property Stewardship 


We are building a recommendation list for the region. More on this in June 2027. 
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We called the Spirited Gardener when bigger and bigger rains started bringing water into our house. Now we have two beautiful rain gardens filled with native plants that not only keep our basement dry, but also reduce our landscaping water use and provide a sheltering and nutrient-rich habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds. We couldn't be happier.
 Lisa M. - Evanston, IL

 Eco(fun)ctional Blog


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Efforts to restore a greater diversity of ecosystems to our region are afoot.  Spirited Gardener has joined this effort by aiding our clients' desires to become a part of this larger network.

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The Spirited Gardener Team


As Spirited Gardeners, we believe gardens are more than just plots of land; they are vibrant canvases where nature, humanity, and spirit intertwine. Our philosophy is rooted in cultivating harmonious relationships – between ourselves and the earth, between homeowner and gardener, and within the delicate dance of our local ecology.

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