About Rebecca
Welcome to Harmony in the Garden!
Ever since I was a toddler (plucking the heads off my mother’s newly planted flower garden!), I’ve been happiest with my hands in the dirt.
There’s something inherently grounding when working in a garden and creating something magical. And when I’m able to do that for someone else, there’s nothing that brings me more joy.
Having gardened for 5-plus decades (yikes!), there’s one thing I know for sure – life can be hard, with life changing situations that seem to come out of nowhere.
I shudder to think of where I’d be without a garden to help me navigate these challenging times. Whether it’s a divorce, an illness, a sudden death, or a pandemic that just won’t go away – I am forever grateful to have my garden as a sanctuary.
I was born and raised in the Bay Area, lived a few years in Southern California, and now reside just outside of Sacramento, in zone-9 Granite Bay.
What began as a garden design company over twenty years ago has since evolved into a life filled with anything and everything to do with gardening!
Whether I’m designing gardens, writing about them, or speaking to garden clubs throughout the country, my joy in cultivating beauty is what keeps me going. I hope to share my joy with you!
Warmly,
Rebecca
Design & Consultation Services
Rebecca Sweet is a garden designer with her company Harmony in the Garden, located in Northern California. As a life-long gardener, Rebecca’s approach, artistic eye, and creative flair allow her to translate ideas into design. The result are unique and engaging spaces that delight the senses year-round.
Her gardens have been featured in many national publications, including Sunset, Fine Gardening, and Woman’s Day, as well as featured on the critically acclaimed PBS series Growing a Greener World.
Author
In addition to designing gardens, she is the author of the national best-selling book Refresh Your Garden Design with Color, Texture and Form and Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces.
Rebecca also shares her secrets to successful garden design in her column “Harmony in the Garden” in Horticulture magazine, as well as contributing articles to many popular garden publications, including Sunset, Fine Gardening, Woman’s Day, Horticulture, etc.
In her blog, Harmony in the Garden, Rebecca shares inside information about garden design, gardening tips, amusing observations, and how-to videos for both the novice and experienced gardener.
Speaker
In addition to designing and writing, Rebecca’s passion is teaching gardeners how to design like professionals. Leading talks and workshops in the nation’s top flower and garden shows, and nurseries and garden clubs throughout the country, Rebecca inspires gardeners through innovative, practical, and fun horticultural subjects.
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Upcoming Speaking Events
Don’t Snub the Shrub!
Merced Garden Club
Merced, CA
Topic: TBD
Woodinville Garden Club
Woodinville, WA
When to Break the Rules
(and how to get away with it!)
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Seattle, WA
Container Wars!
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Seattle, WA
The 7 Sins of Garden Design
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
Seattle, WA
Don’t Snub the Shrub!
Montelindo Garden Club
Lafayette, CA
Topic: TBD
Piedmont Hoe & Hope
Garden Club
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