Dogwood & Catnip provides readers with guidance in designing and planting a garden in memory of an animal companion.  This book validates the grieving process through touching personal stories and photographs of actual animal companion tribute gardens.  To assist with planning and garden maintenance, Dogwood and Catnip also includes information on the symbolism of plants, common garden themes, garden accessories, remembrance rituals and the preparation, installation, and maintenance of a garden.

This gray simulated rock is inscribed with the message of your heart: "In memory of a faithful friend and companion".  It measures 4" x 2" and nestled in a memorial garden indoors or outdoors, it commemorates a loving relationship.

The Red Maple is also known as "The Tree of Calm."  The directions point out that the tree can be grown outdoors or as a bonsai for those who are limited on space or who are not ready to plant the tree in a permanent location.  This Tree in a Box kit contains a peat pot, magic pellet and tree seeds along with growing instructions.  These tree seeds are guaranteed so if the tree doesn’t grow, call or e-mail us and we will send a new kit. 

The presentation of this memorial garden gift box represents the high regard we hold for the grieving process.  Handcrafted from birch and pine and tied with a beautiful ribbon, this box provides a lovely presentation for your sympathy gift.  This gift box is inscribed with a message of comfort “For every flower that opens in your garden another wound is healed in your heart.”  After the garden has been started another lasting gift is discovered, a beautiful box with a comforting message that provides a lovely place to store keepsakes.

The intention cards are a meaningful part of Acknowledgements gifts.  They are written to explain the meaning of each carefully chosen item in the gift box.  The card explains the intention of the gift and states the message we want to convey to those who grieve - someone is thinking of you, sending you thoughts of healing and comfort and acknowledging your grief.

Our newly designed sympathy card is simply written and heartfelt.  The cover of the card says "With Sympathy" and the condolence message on the inside states, "Sent to you with Caring Thoughts".  This simple message of sympathy can be concluded with just your name or if you would like to say more, add a personal message up to 25 words.  Taking care of every detail, we handwrite your message of comfort and caring.  Visit our web page on sympathy sayings to get ideas for writing an appropriate message of sympathy.