In his four year old garden, Eli Strull has been planting and transplanting, observing color and form, and soaking up plant knowledge. He planned the overall design in advance using primarily found and re-purposed materials, including all the metal and locust rails. Working within a modest budget, the plant selection and layout of each garden section expresses his fondness for the cyclical nature of perennials which he intersperses with seasonal edibles. “Organically cultivated with an eye to year-round interest,” says Eli, “the garden feeds my love of fresh floral arrangements while my children savor the peas and strawberries. What started as a lawn alternative now has me wanting to design, build and tend gardens for others. I support that vision with ongoing experimentation in my home garden.”