Making thumbs greener since 2020!
Consultations & Lessons
We're here to empower new and experienced gardeners alike!
Booking information is at the bottom of the page.
For commercial, institutional, or larger residential projects, please reach out via phone or email.
One-Time Consultations
General Consultation
For those with an existing garden, who are looking for guidance, advice, or answers to questions.
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Also for consultations regarding any other services.
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Can I grow more here? What's wrong with my soil? SOMETHING KEEPS EATING EVERYTHING WHAT DO I DO!?
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This is your opportunity to have all your questions answered and pick the brain of someone who's seen it all before. We've tended gardens across the tri-state area and helped others just like you solve problems and take steps towards bigger (or your first) harvests!
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What you get:
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An on-site soil test to test for pH and overall fertility, with more advanced soil tests available.
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Soil amendment recommendations based on your soil test and what you're growing.
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A lesson in plant care, maintenance, and ecology.
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A written followup with notes on any subject discussed during your consultation.
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Fertilization and planting recommendations.
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An estimate on any proposed installations or improvements,
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July through March:
$40, up to 1 hour (In general, for gardens up to 200 square feet)
$60, up to 2 hours (In general, for gardens over 200 square feet)
April through June:
$80, up to 1 hour
$120, up to 2 hours
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Ready to take your first steps towards self-sufficiency?
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Whether you're looking for an elegant focal point for your back yard, or simply a no-frills, functional space to start growing your own, we'll help locate the ideal spot on your property based on essential factors such as sun coverage, site conditions, accessibility, and provide a garden layout and design that's catered to your budget, needs, and aesthetic.
We'd love to install your new garden for you (See our Installations page for more info), but if you're a weekend warrior intent on doing some or all of the work yourself, we're happy to provide the answers and guidance needed to ensure that you're set up for success!
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Includes a written followup with notes, recommendations, a design and no-obligation estimate.
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July through March: FREE!
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April through June: $100
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Consultation costs applied as credit towards any installation.
New Garden
Design
Consultation
For those who don't have a growing space yet yet, want to improve an existing one.
Garden Planning
Package
For those with an established garden, who need some direction and an easily-executable game plan.
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Let's make the most out of your space and get you set up for success!
Our Garden Planning Consultation includes a 2-hour, one-on-one consultation where we'll test your soil, discuss your goals, and figure out an ideal layout to get the most out of every square foot. We'll also help you decide what varieties to grow based on your personal food preferences and the unique growing conditions of your garden!
You’ll receive a personalized, comprehensive garden plan that will include:
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A full planting and harvest schedule for you to follow for spring, summer, and fall plantings.
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A detailed diagram of your garden, illustrating optimal plant placement and spacing, with a blank digital copy that can be used for future planning.
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An itemized Buy List list of how many plants and seeds you’ll need.*
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A list of suggested materials, such as stakes, trellises, fertilizers, garden tools, etc.*
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Soil amendment recommendations based on your soil test.
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Fertilization recommendations*
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Plant-specific maintenance and care tips.
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An estimate on any proposed installations or improvements.
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*In addition, you’ll have the option to pre-order any plants, seeds, fertilizers, or other materials through us and have them delivered to your door when the time is right!
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Consultation cost + $60.
Included with any garden installation.
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Online Course
(Launching This February!)
Are you tired of standing around your garden scratching your head? Good news!
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I’m launching an online course so you can follow along with me throughout the whole growing season!
We’re going to go step by step and plant by plant. Starting in February at the very beginning with planning, layout and ordering seeds, through the entire growing season, ending in October with final harvests, seed saving, canning and preserving.
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I’ll be doing a deep dive on topics like:
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Seed starting. What you’ll need, timing, and how-tos.
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Individual plant care for optimal growth and production
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Trellising, training, and pruning.
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Fertilizing, feeding, and basics of amending.
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Pest and disease detection and management
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Preserving and canning.
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And SO much more!
Each week you’ll receive a video, detailing every aspect of caring for your plants throughout the season. No schedule to work around, just watch at your convenience! But you’re not just buying a series of videos! You’ll also have access to:
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A monthly live Q&A so we can all learn together!
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Unlimited personal support through text, video, or email. Any question you may have, answered within 48 hours, with scheduled phone/video calls available (Limit once per week. Must be scheduled in advance)
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A one hour consultation to help me get to know you and your garden, answer any questions you have, and make sure you have all your ducks in a row leading into the growing season.
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Bonus content with additional tips and tricks, answers and in-depth explanations for common questions, our favorite recipes, and more!
Just follow the steps outlined in each video and you’ll be well on your way to having more fresh, homegrown veggies than you know what to do with!
There are courses for just about any subject imaginable. Most online courses cost upwards of $2000. This course, which will leave you with all the skills you need to confidently and successfully grow your own, costs just $800. But register before January 13th and get access to the whole course for just $600!
Previous installation customers get 50% off!
We’re currently taking early registrations! Sign up now to lock in your lower rate!
You won’t be billed until the week before the course begins.
Specialty Lessons
Seed Starting, Setting up and How To
One of the biggest hurdles for new gardeners is learning how to start their own plants from seed. Though it is likely the most fickle aspect of gardening, there is something uniquely gratifying about harvesting something you grew from a once seemingly insignificant seed.
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In addition to being 90% cheaper than buying transplants, starting your own seeds gives you access to unique varieties of plants that typically aren't available on garden center shelves.
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Let us help you acquire the skills you need and the ideal setup that works for your space, budget, and garden needs.
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In-home canning and preserving lesson.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor year-round, and open yourself up to a whole new menu by learning the lost art of preserving!
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If you can buy it at the grocery store, odds are you can grow it and make it better, free from chemicals and preservatives.
In general, skills reviewed include:
- Pickling & Water bath canning
- Pressure canning
- Blanching, freezing, and vacuum-sealing.
- Curing & cold storage solutions.
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Most importantly, you'll how to make the whole process as efficient as possible, important safety precautions, as well as the best way to preserve things based on how you use them, the time available to you, and your storage options.
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Don't have a pressure canner or vacuum sealer around? Neither do most people. That's why we come prepared with all the materials needed, including jars, handling tools, and a pressure canner.
Booking
Not sure where to start?
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Please reach out using the contact info below and we can get you pointed in the right direction!