So… What Exactly Is Garden Kinship?
June 10, 2026 · 2 min read
So, I might have forgotten to make an actual post about what this website is, why I made it, and so on… Oops!
Hi, I am Pernille. I am a professional gardener, a lover of all things green, and the person behind Garden Kinship.
For years, my hands have been in the soil, learning the quiet rhythms of nature — gardening has always been my sanctuary. But when it came to planning my own garden on a screen, that sanctuary disappeared. Every app I tried felt stiff, impersonal, and exhausting: spreadsheet-grey interfaces designed for office cubicles, not flourishing beds. Instead of sparking creativity, they turned the most joyful part of the process into homework.
I realized we needed something entirely different. We needed a space that matched the peace of a real garden, something visual, soft, and inviting.
I built a brand new visual tool for garden planning. Our goal was to step away from the rigid grids and clinical interfaces of the past. Instead, we focused on bringing a softer, more illustrated feel to the screen. Imagine a digital canvas that feels like stepping into a serene watercolor painting, where every interaction is designed to keep you in a state of mindful presence.
I wanted to create a platform that is actually joyful to use. A place where you can map out your vegetable beds, arrange your flowers, and dream up new planting schemes without feeling like you are doing homework. Best of all, Garden Kinship is completely free — and that will never change.
My greatest hope for Garden Kinship is that it becomes a gentle companion on your gardening journey. I want it to be a cozy corner of the internet where you can gather your thoughts, find inspiration, and watch your botanical dreams take root. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a few pots on a balcony, my ambition is to help you cultivate your space with joy and ease.
Thanks for being here, and I cannot wait to see what beautiful things we will grow together!
With warmth,
Pernille
About the author
Pernille has spent almost her entire adult life working in gardens, both personally in her own gardens, as well as professionally. She has worked at Arley Hall & Gardens, at Systrarna Lindskogs in the Swedish riviera of Österlen and spends most of her waking hours planning gardens, counting seeds and thinking 3 seasons ahead (at least). She is also the founder and creator of Garden Kinship.
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