Liturgical Living:
Mary Gardens

Creating a Mary Garden is a fun family activity to honor Mary during May. When making a Mary Garden, you don’t need to have a large yard space to dedicate to it. A small corner of your yard or even a large planter pot can work. Here are some steps to get started:

  • Choose your spot: Pick a spot you see often. Whether the space is sunny or shaded will determine the types of plants you use.
  • Prepare the soil: Turn the soil and add some potting mix.
  • Get a statue of Mary: Select a statue that nicely fits the area you have chosen. Our Lady of Fatima Shrine has many options for sale in the gift shop.
  • Choose your plants: There are many flowers with Marian-inspired names (there are even several Marian herbs!). Some options to consider:
    Roses – the “queen of flowers”
    Marigold – meaning “Mary’s Gold”
    Violet – symbol of Our Lady’s modesty
    Zinnias – known as “Little Mary”
    Morning Glory – one of Mary’s many titles
    Impatiens – also called Mother’s Love
    Bleeding Hearts – for Mary’s pierced, sorrowful heart
  • Get planting, and enjoy your prayerful garden space!

If you do not have a green thumb, try one of these Marian Garden-themed crafts…