Welcome To Garden Moxie

In an age of distraction and digital noise, Garden Moxie stands for the quiet return to beauty. Gardens are more than collections of plants — they are living expressions of art, history, and the human spirit. We draw inspiration from the past — from the hands of the gardeners who came before us, from the sketches in forgotten books, from the courtyards of old estates, and from the craftsmanship of those who shaped their world with intention.

Beauty matters. To create a garden – even in the smallest space – is to participate in something sacred. Garden Moxie invites you to slow down, to curate your surroundings, and to rediscover the art of ornamental gardening. Not as a trend, but as a way of living. Cultivating a life filled with meaning, creativity, and grace.

Welcome to Garden Moxie, where gardens become more than spaces—they’re stories, sanctuaries, and sources of timeless beauty. I’m Sue Libertiny, a lifelong gardener inspired by gardens of the past. By sharing historical wisdom and simple ideas, I want to inspire you to transform your everyday spaces into something special.

My Story

My gardening journey began in Michigan, where I first fell in love with the quiet beauty of ornamental gardens. Now in Kentucky, I am building a temporary garden while we build a home on our 20-acre property. I’m crafting this new chapter alongside my husband, Tom.

Visits to historic estates like Fallingwater and the legacy of gardeners like Gertrude Jekyll and William Robinson fuel my passion for blending history with modern creativity. I’m inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement. I believe gardens connect us to nature’s calm and God’s creation, no matter the setting. Whether it’s a temporary patio or a sprawling estate, I’m here to show that we can surround ourselves with beauty.

Gardens are More than pretty flowers

Surrounding ourselves with beauty and nature helps us deal with the stresses of daily life. Our gardens are a sanctuary. An escape.

sharing What I’ve Learned About Home Gardening

My husband, Tom, also helps. He is the certified ditch digger (I certified him following a very rigorous procedure), photographer, and the official “figure-out-how-to-build-this-thing-we-need” guy.

I love gardening and I trained as a Master Gardener at Michigan State University, completed garden design courses, and now spend every free moment in the garden. 

My humble beginnings are proof that you can build a beautiful home garden too. Welcome to Garden Moxie.