Karen Ford, a 76-year-old landscape architect, and her husband, John Dingler, opted to partition their double lot in northeast Portland to create a one-level home for their aging needs. This decision led to the removal of a thriving garden that Ford had nurtured for 20 years. They sought a space that remained beautiful and functional, emphasizing the importance of adapting living spaces as one ages, while cultivating a necessity to let go of the past, both in life and gardens.
A thriving, interesting garden that I inherited and embellished over 20 years was eventually uprooted; it was a necessary decision to ensure our comfort and needs.
In deciding to downsize, I asked myself: What do we really need? How can we balance beauty and functionality for all ages?
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