Best gardening movies can be captivating and touching; they explore family dynamics, second chances and following one’s dreams. Often featuring stunning gardens as the setting, these movies celebrate life at its best.
Narvel Roth is an expert horticulturist at Gracewood Gardens, an idyllic cultivated paradise owned by dowager (Joel Edgerton). Unfortunately, his orderly existence is altered when she hires her outspoken great-niece as an apprentice.
The Garden of Eden
The Garden of Eden was God’s chosen place for him and Eve to create their relationship, according to Genesis 2:9-14. Adam and Eve could enjoy all the fruit from every tree except one; that of Knowledge of Good and Evil (Genesis 2:12-14).
While some critics have dismissed this film as an inappropriate fairy tale, others note its universally relatable themes – lust and temptation as well as who we choose to trust our lives with are among those explored by this tale.
Additionally, this film delivers an important ecological message: it shows that humanity risks losing the natural world but provides solutions to preserve our environment.
This movie was an enormous hit at the box office, with many people likening its plot to that of Eden found in the Bible. Characters similar to Adam, Satan, and Eve appear alongside no serpent figure found elsewhere in Eden.
Hemingway’s strange and engaging novel is definitely worth reading, even for those who dismiss him for his unreflective machismo. This one features psychological erotica, genderswitching, D/s powerplay and MFF menage, as well as featuring Catherine who may or may not be genderqueer and some light incest roleplaying.
The Secret Garden
As Mary Lennox makes her way from India to England after the death of both of her parents, she finds a secret garden which had been locked for 10 years – something only unlocked with help from Robin! Spending time among its gardens heals and gives hope.
At first, she uses her garden as a place to be alone and reflect, but soon begins tending to it and engaging with its flowers and plants. Interaction with nature prompts her to become more considerate; furthermore, resourcefulness emerges amongst other character strengths.
Her positive interactions with the garden and people around her have an incredible effect on Colin, her haughty cousin who cannot walk due to medical reasons but benefits greatly from its healing powers and is now able to stand upright and be independent.
This film serves as an ideal way to teach kids about gardening and the benefits of spending time outside, while simultaneously discussing grief as Mary and her uncle attempt to come to terms with their loss. A timeless classic that will continue to inspire readers and filmgoers for generations!
The Garden of Evening Mists
Tan Twan Eng’s Malaysian novel The Garden of Evening Mists follows Yun Ling Teoh, an incurable patient suffering from an incurable illness who moves to an old garden she visited as a child in her homeland highlands. A reflection on memory, loss, forgiveness and the trauma left behind from war; its two timelines feature present-day Yun Ling Teoh’s struggle to document her history before it dissipates; as well as prequel scenes set during World War II.
Yun Ling finds refuge at Majuba Tea Estate where she lived briefly with her sister. Here, she learns gardening from a South African immigrant family whose tea plantation is managed by South African immigrants; their Japanese gardener Aritomo had previously worked with Emperor of Japan himself but has his own troubled past; initially hostile, Aritomo eventually agrees to accept Yun Ling as an apprentice and teach her his intricate art form.
At first, he taught her Japanese garden design practices such as horimono (which means borrowing scenery), in which gardeners incorporate elements and views from the surrounding jungle into their own gardens. Later he instructed her in the art of ukiyo-e, woodblock prints of “floating worlds” depicting beauty and impermanence; also horimono tattooing for whole body inking (whole body inking). However, The Garden of Evening Mists proved problematic due to some inappropriate fetishism of Japanese arts like gardening, archery and whole body inking (whole body inking). Furthermore there is some problematic fetishism of Japanese arts like gardening, archery and whole body inking (whole body inking).
The Garden of Dreams
The Garden of Dreams is one of the most picturesque and tranquil spots in Kathmandu. Popular among young couples looking for a relaxing place to spend quality time, it features pavilions, amphitheaters, pergolas and ponds filled with unique flora from across different countries as well as statues, marble inscriptions and historical palaces for an ideal family picnic spot. No smog, pollution or traffic make the Garden ideal for family outings too – perfect for family picnics too. No pollution here either; just natural beauty from within – perfect! No smog, pollution or traffic here – making this park ideal for family picnics as there’s no smog, pollution or traffic either! No smog or pollution or traffic in here either; no pollution either – perfect for family outings too! No smog, pollution or traffic here either making this park perfect. Also featured here are pavilions amphitheaters pergolas and ponds with unique flora from various countries as well as statues decorated by statues with marble inscriptions and historical palaces make up part of its beauty and peace!
This film blends documentary and fiction elements as the viewer follows an aspiring gardener caught in child trafficking. Although there may not be an easy or definitive conclusion for this narrative, it remains an engaging and captivating account about human existence’s beauty and fragility.
This film includes interviews with writers (Orhan Parnuk and Salman Rushdie), musicians (Ludovico Einaudi, William Christie), artists (Miquel Barcelo and Max), scientists, and philosophers about Bosch’s Garden of Earthly Delights Triptych; interviews that revolve around it are riveting conversations for art enthusiasts and general audiences alike. Available to rent on Vudu, Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video it boasts 62% on Rotten Tomatoes rating it must-watch material that will stay with viewers even after it has finished playing out its story is over!
The Garden of Happiness
Marisol and her neighbors transform a vacant lot in the poorest area into a lush garden, providing each woman an unexpected sense of fulfillment as she tends to her plot of earth. A simple seed teaches them that when life gets difficult, one just must continue growing.
The Garden of Happiness by Kenneth Myers is an easy-to-read book designed to help anyone seeking true happiness in life. His analogy of gardening shows us how we can cultivate biblical and realistic happiness for an optimal life experience.
Spean Thmey Village of Roka Kong II commune boasts an exquisite 1.5-hectare flower garden filled with the vibrant colors and fragrances of sunflowers, khun ream, tom ho marigolds, two types of marigolds, cockscomb, as well as a picturesque pond and pavilion. It makes an entrancing sight.
The Gardener
Gardeners (and leaf blower enthusiasts) will love this movie! A tour of Francis “Frank” Cabot’s Les Quatre Vents Gardens in Quebec will bring joyous smiles even on gloomy winter days, featuring gorgeous blooming flowers, fragrant herbs and exotic plants as well as unique structures such as hedges, bridges, follies towers plus multiple ponds waterfalls and streams dotted throughout.
After an upscale Costa Rica resident dies unexpectedly from an unusual reaction to her potted plant, Ellen Bennett (Katharine Houghton) engages Carl, her deceased gardener (Joe Dallesandro). A dedicated horticulturist with his own “green thumb,” Carl gladly accepts Ellen’s offer and works for her alongside cultivating his own garden plots in Costa Rica.
Narvel must juggle the competing demands of both Norma and Maya. He addresses her drug dealer/boyfriend problem and her unruly children before offering to marry Maya legally so he can inherit the estate as blood kin – an idea which displeases Norma but gives Narvel more power.
Extras in this film feature an amusing 1980 interview with producer Chalmer Kirkbridge Jr. conducted 60-Minutes style. Both Chalmer and his father lament The Gardener’s failure, attributing it to business inexperience and blame a distribution outfit who sub-licensed it, didn’t return his calls, pocketed its profits – likely all of them! He also lambastes Kay and Bronzi’s poor acting while finding humor in his criticism.
