can you turn a court yard into a garden?

[mum2sam]

I havent a clue about gardening. We are struggling to but a house with a garden but ive seen a lovely victorian house and was wondering if its possible. We have a toddler so want to make it a safe place for him to play

what's there at the moment?

you can do lots of interesting things with a courtyard.

some pics here
and here
and loads of inspiring pics here
and finally browse here