Collection: Memory Garden

Those that we have lost are never truly gone, for as long as there is a memory they are never more than a thought apart. A memory garden can be a beautiful, serene place of remembrance to reflect on the life of a loved one to keep their memory alive. Memory gardens can be any size and can be planted with just about any flower variety, but some of Eden Brothers' favorites are Blue Forget Me Not Seeds, Rose of Heaven Petunia Seeds, and Angel Wings Butterfly Flower Seed Mix.

Growing a radiant memory garden

  • 13 memory garden varieties
  • Symbolize the love and light you felt for those you've lost
  • Drought tolerant and deer resistant varieties available
  • Very fragrant and attractive to pollinators

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    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    This humble poppy has inspired works of art worldwide

    Red Corn Poppy Seeds

    This humble poppy has inspired works of art worldwide
    Regular price As Low As $4.49
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  • main-collection-product-grid hyssop

    Hyssop Seeds

    Spikes of violet blue flowers attract pollinators and sweeten honey

    Hyssop Seeds

    Spikes of violet blue flowers attract pollinators and sweeten honey
    Regular price As Low As $4.79
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    Forget Me Not Seeds - Blue

    These dainty blue florets will make a lasting impression

    Forget Me Not Seeds - Blue

    These dainty blue florets will make a lasting impression
    Regular price As Low As $4.79
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  • main-collection-product-grid Angel Wings Mix Butterfly Flower

    Butterfly Flower Seeds - Angel Wings Mix

    Easy to grow half-hardy annuals are a favorite with butterflies

    Butterfly Flower Seeds - Angel Wings Mix

    Easy to grow half-hardy annuals are a favorite with butterflies
    Regular price As Low As $4.79
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    Moonflower Seeds

    Attract nocturnal pollinators to your garden with this night-blooming beauty

    Moonflower Seeds

    Attract nocturnal pollinators to your garden with this night-blooming beauty
    Regular price As Low As $4.49
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  • main-collection-product-grid Annual Babys Breath

    Babys Breath Seeds (Annual)

    The go-to bouquet filler no florist can live without

    Babys Breath Seeds (Annual)

    The go-to bouquet filler no florist can live without
    Regular price As Low As $4.49
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    Love in a Mist Seeds - Mixed Colors

    Colorful starburst-shaped flowers are a cottage garden favorite

    Love in a Mist Seeds - Mixed Colors

    Colorful starburst-shaped flowers are a cottage garden favorite
    Regular price As Low As $4.49
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  • main-collection-product-grid petunia rose

    Petunia Seeds - Rose of Heaven

    Long-lasting fuchsia blooms—our brightest solid colored petunia

    Petunia Seeds - Rose of Heaven

    Long-lasting fuchsia blooms—our brightest solid colored petunia
    Regular price $5.79
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  • main-collection-product-grid poppy angels choir

    Poppy Seeds - Angels Choir Mix

    Double and semi-double blooms in every imaginable shade of pink
    Out of Stock

    Poppy Seeds - Angels Choir Mix

    Double and semi-double blooms in every imaginable shade of pink
    Regular price As Low As $5.49
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $5.49
    Out of Stock
  • main-collection-product-grid crystal star columbine

    Columbine Seeds - Crystal Star

    Sturdy white flowers with an orchid-like appearance

    Columbine Seeds - Crystal Star

    Sturdy white flowers with an orchid-like appearance
    Regular price As Low As $6.59
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  • main-collection-product-grid royal meadow flower seed mix

    Royal Meadow Flower Seed Mix

    Majestic purple and pink blooms suitable for the garden and vase

    Royal Meadow Flower Seed Mix

    Majestic purple and pink blooms suitable for the garden and vase
    Regular price As Low As $15.79
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $15.79
  • main-collection-product-grid purple white flower seed mix

    Purple Rain - Purple & White Flower Seed Mix

    A nostalgic blend of purple and cream-colored cosmos and zinnias

    Purple Rain - Purple & White Flower Seed Mix

    A nostalgic blend of purple and cream-colored cosmos and zinnias
    Regular price As Low As $14.69
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $14.69
  • main-collection-product-grid poppy moroccan orange

    Poppy Seeds - Moroccan Orange

    Add this exotic variety with crepe paper-like textured petals to your annual garden

    Poppy Seeds - Moroccan Orange

    Add this exotic variety with crepe paper-like textured petals to your annual garden
    Regular price $4.79
    Regular price Sale price $4.79

Growing a radiant memory garden

  • 13 memory garden varieties
  • Symbolize the love and light you felt for those you've lost
  • Drought tolerant and deer resistant varieties available
  • Very fragrant and attractive to pollinators

A memory garden holds your loved ones close

When you've experienced loss, keep loved ones close with a memory garden. Whether or not your lost loved one had a fondness for gardening or flowers, a memorial garden is a perfect way to honor a person's life and keep them living on in your heart.

Different flowers carry different meanings, so take their significance into account when planning a memorial garden. Poppies are often associated with eternal sleep and rest, while petunias represent motherly love and comfort. Plant columbines in your memory garden for the loved one who fought until the bitter end, as these hardy flowers symbolize strength and endurance. Zinnias like those in our Purple Rain Mix are reserved for deep friendships.

Personalize a memorial garden for your loved one

For the deceased patriot or the war hero, plant a red, white, and blue memorial garden with Red Corn Poppy, Annual Baby’s Breath, and Blue Forget-Me-Not seeds. Grow Petunia Rose of Heaven in hanging baskets for a mother, grandmother, or aunt who has passed on.

Plant the vining Moonflower at the base of a fence, wall, or archway, and when the lonely evening hours hit, take a walk in the garden and let the pure white flowers console you. Grow a patch of hyssop and let its calming fragrance be a medicine for your soul.

If your lost loved one had a favorite flower, be sure to incorporate that species into your memorial garden as well. Just because a variety isn’t listed on this page doesn’t mean that it can’t be grown in a memory garden–explore our other flower seeds and bulbs to cultivate a memory garden that your loved one would be proud of.

Roses and lilies are summer-blooming flowers that enhance any memorial garden with meaning and fragrance. Reblooming bearded irises are also popular for their two flushes of color that celebrate death and rebirth. Plant chrysanthemums and asters to provide fall color and commemorate autumn as a significant point in time.

Plant a memory garden to soothe your grief

Your memory garden can be as large or small as you have the space for, and there are no rules for how it should look. Think about the person you are honoring and be intentional in the flowers you plant and where you place any structures. Visit our Gardening 101 resource center to learn how to plant any seed or bulb before you start.

Did this person enjoy watching birds? Install a birdbath in the garden. Did they like to look at flowers while they sipped their morning coffee? You might want a table and chair overlooking the most beautiful corner of the garden. Was this person an avid vegetable gardener? Keep the tradition alive and continue to grow vegetables in their memory. Consider how your loved one would like to spend their time in the garden, and cultivate a space that reminds you of them at every turn.

Incorporate structures or art into your memory garden

If you like, you might incorporate a bench for sitting or a fountain for reflection. Water and flowers both are known to soothe the soul, so manage your grief with a memorial garden honoring your lost loved one. Use our suggested varieties or create your own memory garden from our extensive collection of flower seeds and bulbs and vegetable seeds. Take the time to enjoy a garden full of life and new beginnings. Honor your loved ones with a memory garden this season.