Welcome to Learn To Grow Gardens
If you’re in your first few years of gardening and you’re all in, excited, curious, and eager to learn, you’re in the right place!
Maybe you love the idea of gardening, but you’re constantly second-guessing yourself. You’re not sure what to do next, when to do it, or if you’re even doing things the right way. You want your plants to thrive. You want your garden to look beautiful. And more than anything, you want someone to take you by the hand and tell you exactly what to do.
That’s why Learn To Grow Gardens exists.
This is a place for beginner gardeners who are going all in and want clear, practical guidance that helps them feel confident instead of overwhelmed.
Why I Do This
When I first started gardening, I felt the same way so many gardeners tell me they feel now.
I had questions constantly. Where should I plant this? What belongs in this space? How do I plant it correctly? Why does this plant look unhealthy? Am I watering too much or not enough? What if I do all of this wrong and waste a bunch of money?
What made it even harder was the amount of conflicting advice. Every article, book, and video seemed to say something different, and instead of helping, it often left me feeling more overwhelmed.
What changed everything for me was having people I could turn to. Two of my neighbors had extensive gardening knowledge, and my dad was always willing to answer my endless questions. They walked my yard with me, helped me make decisions, and reassured me when I doubted myself. They answered the same questions more than once and never made me feel silly for asking.
I honestly don’t know if I would have stuck with gardening without that support. And that’s exactly why I do what I do today.
I created Learn To Grow Gardens because I want gardeners to have a place they can go to feel supported, guided, and excited instead of overwhelmed.
How I Help Beginner Gardeners
At Learn To Grow Gardens, I focus on making gardening feel simple, organized, and doable.
I break things down into easy-to-understand steps. I use checklists, printables, and clear explanations so you know what to focus on and when. My goal is to take the guesswork out of gardening and help you feel confident in your decisions.
I don’t believe beginner gardeners need a lot of fancy tools or complicated systems. I always encourage starting small and building from there. Plants need sunlight, food, and water. Planted in the right place, with a little compost and the right amount of care, you’re already halfway there.
What most beginner gardeners really need is clear guidance, reassurance, and a safe place to ask questions.
That’s why I also host a free Facebook community for gardeners, where you can ask questions, get support, and learn alongside other gardeners who are in the same stage as you. Gardening doesn’t have to be something you figure out alone, and having a place to go when you’re stuck can make all the difference.
My Experience
I’ve been gardening for over ten years and working professionally as a gardener and garden coach for five.
I am a Master Gardener through Michigan State University Extension and completed the Garden Consulting Program through Gardenary. I’ve volunteered as a Master Gardener for several years and have been actively teaching and writing about gardening for four years.
For the past three years, I served as the head gardener on a large estate, where I gained extensive hands-on experience managing and maintaining gardens at a high level. I recently stepped away from that role to focus fully on teaching, coaching, and supporting gardeners through Learn To Grow Gardens.
In addition to teaching online, I work one-on-one with gardeners through both coaching and consultations. This includes walking clients’ yards, answering questions in real time, and creating personalized, easy-to-follow guides that outline exactly what to do in their own space.
A Little More About Me
One of my favorite parts of gardening is creating beauty.
After years of gardening professionally, my brain automatically looks at landscapes and starts rearranging them into something more visually pleasing. I love a good before-and-after in the garden, especially when it helps someone feel proud of their home and their outdoor space.
But what brings me the most joy is watching someone move from feeling overwhelmed and unsure to feeling excited and confident. Seeing that moment when it finally clicks, when anxiety turns into excitement and doubt turns into confidence, never gets old.
Start Here
If you’re ready to feel more confident in your garden and want a clear place to begin, I recommend starting with my Garden Planning Starter Kit.
It’s designed to help you get organized, understand your space, and know exactly what to focus on so you’re not guessing or second-guessing yourself.
You can download the Garden Planning Starter Kit and join my email list, where I share practical guidance, seasonal tips, and encouragement to help you grow with confidence.
I’m so glad you’re here!