Classes and Community to Help You Garden

Get started today with bite-sized email lessons to help you grow food and flowers, create compost, and live more sustainably in your backyard and beyond.

Join 43K+ gardeners learning and growing with Gardens That Matter.

Learn to Garden

Get on-demand classes and step-by-step guides for projects in your yard and garden.

Love Your Yard

Add colorful flowers and features that the butterflies, birds, and humans will all enjoy.

Change the World

Care for your health and the planet by growing your own food. Sustainable living at its tastiest.

Gardening can be frustrating.

With so many plants to choose from, how do you figure out when and where to start? Add in all the factors like climate, soils, rainfall, weeds, wildlife, and...whew!

When problems arise, it's overwhelming to wade through information trying to decide what actually applies to you.

You might even worry that you just don't have a green thumb.

Can we reassure you a bit? It's totally normal to wonder if you're doing it right. To be perplexed by the challenges nature throws your way.

You're not a bad gardener. And you're not alone.

You just need to a clear path to follow as you develop your knowledge and skills, so you can be the confident caretaker of a thriving garden.

We have the path you need. At Gardens That Matter, we've taught hundreds of gardeners just like you – gardeners who want to grow food and flowers and live more sustainably. Our online program teaches you how to grow a better garden.

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You'll be eating homegrown this summer.

As a member of Gardens That Matter, you'll...

Follow a clear path to success as you start and improve your garden.
Skip overwhelm because you know how to find the exact info you need.
Grow with methods that are safe and sustainable. (You'll go beyond organic!)
Share experiences, celebrate wins, and get inspiration from the community.

Your garden can grow more colorful and abundant each season.

Your Plan for Growing a Better Garden

1. Subscribe

Get started with free "bite-sized" email lessons on gardening, composting, and more.

2. Take Classes

Watch short lessons on-demand, use worksheet guides, take action, and see your garden come to life.

3. Enjoy Your Garden

Gain knowledge and practices to garden and live more sustainably. Share the abundance!

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Hi, I'm Amy.

I know how frustrating it is to have big dreams for your garden...only to find the reality less vibrant, despite lots of hard work. From feeling overwhelmed by too much info to wondering if I'm making sustainable choices, I've been there.

That's why I've spent the last seven years helping thousands of aspiring gardeners learn how to compost, build healthy soil, support pollinators, and grow a better garden.

"My garden has improved since the composting course and I’m keen to keep moving forward. I like Amy's balanced and friendly approach to gardening. I’m noticing the garden ecosystem is finally beginning to balance itself out."

- Julie from Bunbury, Western Australia

"I took Amy's class and challenge because I wanted to grow food with my family this year, but I wasn't sure how to get started. Thanks to her input, we successfully grew tomatoes, potatoes, and peas...and started a compost bin!"

- Melissa from Pella, Iowa

"As a fairly experienced gardener, I was pleasantly surprised by all of the hints and new things I learned. Amy really helped me streamline what I wanted to accomplish in my garden and focus my energy in that direction. I highly recommend her to all levels of gardener and all sizes and ages of families!"

- Jessica from Albuquerque, New Mexico

At Gardens That Matter, we know you'd love to have a yard you love where you're growing food and enjoying time outside with your family and friends. In order to create a vibrant garden, you need to develop the knowledge and skills to be a confident gardener. And sometimes, you just need a quick "how to" to get a project done.

The problem is it's easy to end up in the weeds when you look up info and try to troubleshoot problems. It leaves you feeling overwhelmed and frustrated.

We believe it should be easy to start a garden and fun to improve it over time. We understand that there's always more to do than sunny hours to do it. That's why we keep it simple. We focus on the essentials with a bias toward action. We all learn best from experience, and our goal is to help you gain it.

Here's how it works:

Get access. Become a member and you'll get ongoing access to our classes, community, and special monthly content and live events.
Follow the path. We've created a clear step-by-step plan to help you make progress. The Gardening Success Path guides you through short lessons and action steps. Members of the community support each other along the way.
Enjoy your garden. With these gardening skills and practices, you'll gain confidence and live more sustainably. Your family, friends, and neighbors will love the fresh veggies and colorful bouquets.

Become a member so you can stop trying to figure it out alone. Gain the support of a community of gardeners and share the journey as you grow better food, a better life, and a better planet.

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