An old gardener tends a moonlit garden where seeds of light bloom into quiet dreams. A bedtime story for drifting into gentle sleep.In a stone cottage at the edge of a quiet village, an old gardener named Tobias lives a double life. By day he tends his rows of rosemary and sage. But by night, when the moon rises above the hills, he slips through a small wooden gate behind the apple tree and steps into a garden that exists only in moonlight. There he plants seeds gathered from the underside of the moon, and watches as moonflowers rise from the cool earth in slow, silver exhalation. For forty years he has kept this vigil, first with his wife beside him, and now alone. Tonight, the garden is opening once again.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Welcome to the Garden1:45 - The Wooden Gate Behind the Apple Tree3:40 - Planting Seeds of Moonlight5:45 - A Bench for Two, Then One7:35 - Drift Into SleepThis bedtime story is part of Short Stories for Slumber, a 10-minute series from Bedtime Sleep Stories for Grownups. Each episode pairs a gentle British voice with original prose written for slow, peaceful listening — perfect for the last hour of the evening, when the body wants to rest and the mind wants something soft to follow into sleep.This episode was created with AI assistance as part of the Short Stories for Slumber series on Bedtime Sleep Stories for Grownups. Original prose and gentle pacing crafted for restful listening.DISCLAIMER 📢Bedtime Sleep Stories For Grownups is an independent production by HustleStudios. The stories and topics discussed are for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect HustleStudios or its affiliates.Some names and details may be altered to protect privacy. Listener discretion advised. All content protected under copyright law.This episode might be ad-supported. Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive promos.👉 Check our Patreon👉 Or subscribe via Apple Podcasts📻 Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7!🎧 radio.hustlestudios.net/live🔊 All our podcasts — playing back to back, anytime!

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