September 10th, 2020, Mary Lynn finally succumbed to her decade long illness changing the lives of her children forever.

No amount of time can prepare one for losing their mother, and though only two years have passed, the ache of loss beats steady within each of the five children she left behind.

This garden series documents the first garden Lilly planted in her new home without her mother. No longer able to call her mother for advice, this garden was planted with only the knowledge passed from mother to daughter over the years, and the faith in their shared love of tomatoes.

An ever evolving tribute to the many gardens Mary cultivated throughout her life, both for joy and to feed her children. Hopefully this collection of paintings will continue to grow throughout the coming years.