Jagorstrand´s enchanted garden

JY´s terrace design above the roofs of Cham

My wife and I are enthusiastic gardeners. As we lived in an apartment our own gardening was limited to our balcony that was filled up with plants of all kinds. There was hardly any place for chairs and a table, but we enjoyed being surrounded by nature. Our dream for the future is our own garden divided in three parts: one part for JY, one for me and a blended part. You wonder why there is no dog section? We decided that each of the sections has to be dog friendly and gives space for rolling around.

Enchanted forest gnome.

JY follows the weekly episodes of the BBC “Gardeners’ World” whenever possible. They often show small backyards that have been transformed into hidden gems with limited resources and abundant fantasy. Unfortunately, BBC has stopped broadcasting via satellite so we are cut off during our trip. Therefore, we focus on the real gardening world during our trips, enjoying public parks or botanical gardens whenever we find one.

Standard camp site garden arrangement,

On campsites gardening is typically not a big topic. However, some of the permanent guests are gardening on their little property. Potted plants or bushes with colourful flowers are not unusual. One of the campsites with special focus for families with children had set up an ‘enchanted forest’ adjacent to the tent and motorhome pits. Paths lead into dark and hidden areas where gnomes and trolls are waiting to be discovered or to scare small kids.

Minimalistic approach with zen elements.

A real artwork came to our attention when we visited our Swedish neighbours from Cham and spent a lovely evening on the terrace of their summer house on the coast. As Jagorstrands know our passion for gardening Joakim suggested visiting his father´s garden which has developed into an exhibition for garden furniture and decor items.

Entrance to Jagorstrand's garden world

The next day we arrive at the end of a residential road like you know it from everywhere. One-family houses left and right with front lawns and hedges. Our destiny is the last property on the right with two buildings hidden behind a hedge. An open entrance area connects a residential building on one side and a shop on the other. Both buildings look different from the other houses in the street. It is obvious that the owners love art and design.

Sculpture or flower pot?

Next to the shop a small path between the building and a hedge leads into the garden area. It is a warm and sunny day. After a few steps around the corner it is shady, green and humid from the watering of the plants. The narrow path is made out of natural rocks and cut flagstones. Small plants, scrubs, hanging wines and ivy are everywhere. The trail widens to a small place. A table with chairs invites one to rest and savour a drink. The garden is set up in small sections like a house with many small rooms. Each section has a different atmosphere and design, charming the visitor again and again. Sculptures of different sizes are hanging and standing among the plants. Some are easy to detect, others require a close look to discover their beauty.

A glass of wine would be perfect.

Like in an enchanted garden we stroll around admiring the art around us and soaking in inspiration for our own garden fantasies. A wonderful small garden densely filled with décor and design. Many thanks to the Jagorstrand family for sharing their garden with us.

If you’d like to see more of the garden with many photos, have a look at

Jagorstrand. Inspiration ∙ Konst ∙ Design.

Inspiration, art and design.