the Dearest Garden story
hi, i’m quilenthia, the founder of Dearest Garden.
Dearest Garden began not as a business but as a heartfelt endeavor during the 2020 pandemic. After closing my fabric business that year, I found myself in a period of grieving and searching for something to help me heal. Gardening became my refuge. A sanctuary where I could cultivate not only plants but also healing and peace.
What started as a deeply personal project soon blossomed into something much more. Dearest Garden was born from my desire to capture and share the calm, comfort, and beauty my garden provided during a challenging time.
Where Gardening Meets Art
Now Dearest Garden lets me combine my two passions - gardening and creating. Photography has been my creative outlet for over 10 years, and it’s through this craft that I bring to life my love for vintage aesthetics and dreamy florals.
my journey with dearest garden began as a personal sanctuary, where i found peace and purpose in gardening and creating.
The Journey On Film
What began as a quiet record of my own personal garden is currently transitioning into a broader documentary series. Moving forward, Dearest Garden will be visiting and filming other people gardening, captured in my signature style.
Alongside these property visits, I will also be sharing behind-the-scenes vlogs that document the reality of filming and producing these videos. The Youtube channel will continue to serve as a visual love letter to slow living and the art of garden documentation
The Founders Diary is coming soon
A private, behind the scenes look at the realities of running Dearest Garden. Step inside my studio with me for an honest look at my goals, visions, and dreams for the brand, along with live Q&A’s, business reflections, and occasional “work with me” sessions. Members will be the very first to know about any exciting new and get a front-row seat to the business moves I am making. This is a dedicated space for anyone who wants to support the journey and see exactly how I am building this brand from the ground up.