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Hallmark churn out these films at such a pace that perhaps it's only natural that the quality is variable.

When a very good one like this comes along though it's a joy.

There's a strong story being told here, the leads have good chemistry - those things alone separate the good from the great where these films are concerned.

Yes, you have to very much suspend your disbelief, but on the whole this was a very good Hallmark film.

It took me a couple of minutes to get into it, but the story and the two main characters grew on me steadily. The script feels natural and all the actors reflect that same naturalness.

Loved this one! I really loved how the 2 main characters took it slow getting to know each other and on a deep level. Will definitely be watching this one again! A great beginning to the spring season!

fredmaier-32548: if you had watched more than 5 minutes, you would've seen that there indeed were more than flowers in the community garden. It was one of the storylines with Ms. Hewitt and Mr. Boyle, where they fought over her tomatoes and his peppers.

I really enjoyed this film, had a real good feeling. Attraction between main Characters looked genuine. A good Sunday joy.

Vikki George (Sara Rue) runs a 20 year old community garden in the city following her late father's footsteps. She's shocked when the garden is sold to condo developer Chace Devine (Jordan Bridges).

Both Sara and Jordan are fun comedic actors. They do their best to inject little bits of fun into this predictable Hallmark romance, especially Sara. Jordan may not really fit the Chace character. He's too soft. Chace should be harder as a business man. Nevertheless, the two leads are fun actors and they do have some fun here. Also I like the pretty flowers. As for the garden, the obvious solution is there from the beginning and predictable for anyone with half a brain.