AMES, Iowa -- They're told when to wake up, when to eat, when to stand, when to sleep, where to sit, what to wear, what to do and when to do it. They've broken the law. They live behind razor wire.

Also referred to as healing or therapeutic gardens, wellness gardens are carefully designed outdoor spaces that foster physical, mental, emotional and sometimes spiritual health and well-being.

Sunflowers planted in a backyard redesigned by Bette Allen. (Courtesy of Prospera Partners) After 30 years in the medical field, Bette Allen was feeling frustrated by the business of medicine. So the ...