The garden was her sanctuary—a sprawling, chaotic beauty of overgrown lavender, tangled mint, and one stubborn rose bush near the stone wall that had never, in ten years, produced a single flower.
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The search results suggest " Stepmom's Gardener Surprise " may be a niche title, possibly confused with other similar works. Below are reviews for the most likely matches, including the 1998 family classic and the more recent Master Gardener Stepmom (1998) The garden was her sanctuary—a sprawling, chaotic beauty