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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.
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. Get Access
Become a member and get ongoing access to our classes, community, and special monthly content and live events.
2. Follow the Path
Use our Gardening Success Path as a guide. You'll watch short lessons, take action, and make progress in your garden journey.
3. Enjoy Your Garden
Gain confidence and live more sustainably with these gardening skills and practices. Share the abundance with others!
"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.
Videos & Tutorials on the Blog
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