Jay Sifford: Designing Gardens Like Living Works of Art

In this episode of I Dig Your Story, host Ellen Wells sits down with Charlotte, NC-based garden designer Jay Sifford to explore how he turns ordinary spaces into immersive, story-rich landscapes. Jay shares his winding path from ministry and sales to aquariums and, finally, to garden design, and explains why he treats plants like an artist treats paint, using color, form, and mood to compose gardens that feel magical, personal, and deeply memorable.   Find out about Jay’s love of slag glass, his hot takes on designing with natives and how Mary Poppins changed the trajectory of his garden design career. It's a great conversation—you're gonna love it!   Where to Find Jay Sifford  Website: SiffordGardenDesign.com  Instagram: @siffordgardendesign  Facebook: Sifford Garden Design  Writing: Regular contributor to *Fine Gardening* magazine  Video Features: Appearing in garden tours on Jim Putnam’s HortTube YouTube channel