My name is Christine Richter, and I'm 33 years old. Nature has always been a big part of my life. As a child, I collected flowers and leaves to preserve their beauty and pressed them in my mother's cookbooks. Even today, she still tells me when she's found yet another flower between the pages.


My love for nature has always been a big driving force for me and is a central part of why I chose to start my business. I've always loved the plants growing around us — their beauty, and how they can support and heal us when we understand their nature. Through my work I want to not only create beautiful jewelry but also spark interest in the wild plants around us, which often go unnoticed.


As a society we have become increasingly disconnected – both from ourselves and from nature. Through my craft and workshops, I want to inspire playfulness, presence and appreciation for the beauty of simplicity. But above all, I want to inspire others to connect with nature and discover the magic of the plants around us.


In my early 20s, I lost myself and my connection with nature. The road back was both long and painful, but through it all, nature was there – as a safety net, a place where I always felt held and at home. Borrowed Gardens was born during one of the hardest times in my life. Today, one of my greatest goals is to share the deep love I feel for nature – and to let it reach as far as it possibly can. I am so grateful that you who are reading this have found your way here and look forward to sharing my journey and knowledge of wild plants with you.