Friends in the Garden is a story about a boy, a dog, a garden, and how friendships can be formed in the most unusual places. Aries and Lucy are on a mission to find out who is taking vegetables from the garden. As modern-day detectives, they stumble on clues that help solve the case. Friends in the Garden is a story about these relationships and giving of oneself to help others.

The storyline is appropriate for all ages, young and old, for the overall lesson can be applied to all our lives. It is a simple story with an important message that is brought to life by the illustrations.