Services
A thriving garden doesn't start in the soil — it starts with a vision. Whether you're working with a sun-drenched backyard, a modest raised bed, or transforming a communal space, the right design transforms any space into something productive, beautiful, and deeply personal.
At Dirt Rich Gardens, I design and plan around the way you want to live.
Intensive growing methods allow us to maximize every square foot — pairing crops thoughtfully, honoring the seasons, and creating gardens that feel intentional and beautiful — from the first planting to the final harvest.
Here’s a look at how we can work together.
Let's design something worth growing.
Every service starts with a free discovery call to discuss your space, your goals, and how we’ll explore your garden possibilities together. Not everyone needs the same level of support, so if you’re looking for guidance but don’t know where to begin, let’s hop on a call.
Existing Garden Consult
“I’m new to gardening, I have a community space I’d like to transform into a garden, or my garden is struggling to produce. I’m looking for an idea of what’s possible with immediate next steps to elevate my growing.”
This consult is ideal if you’re looking for immediate growing guidance, or considering a complete garden redesign but not sure where to start. We'll walk your garden space together, assess what you're working with, and discuss your needs and goals, so you know exactly what to do next.
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A 1-hour walkthrough of your garden to assess what's working, what could be better, and what to do next.
We’ll cover:
The ideal location for your kitchen garden
How to improve or optimize your conditions: soil, light, and water
Your garden goals and how to achieve them
Seasonal plant care and any challenges you're running into
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After the consultation, you’ll receive a follow-up summary that includes:
Key observations from your garden
Best next steps catered to your gardening goals
Consult & Custom Design
“I’m ready to start growing but need help designing and planning out my garden.”
Garden design and growing plans can be difficult and time consuming. I’ll create a personalized design and clear plan uniquely focused on your garden goals and location, so you can skip to the good part… gardening.
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Your custom design starts with the garden consultation walkthrough, to assess what elements will play into your garden layout.
Together we'll also:
Explore design styles and examples to shape how your garden looks and feels
Talk through your experience level and where you'd like extra support
Review layout options to find the ideal location for your garden
Discuss the types of foods you’d like to grow and new flavors you’d like to explore
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A follow-up summary of key observations from your garden
A customized garden design tailored to your space, style, and gardening goals
A personalized planting plan designed for your garden’s size and conditions
A plant list tailored to your needs with local supplier recommendations
A custom action plan with a calendar and clear steps for when to plant
Personalized Coaching
“My hands are already in the dirt, but I need help to maximize how my garden grows.”
Hands-on coaching that meets you where you are. Get personalized guidance through each season, with support to build real skills and a garden that works.
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Your coaching starts with a Garden consultation walkthrough, then builds from there.
Each session covers:
A walkthrough of your garden to identify what's working and what needs attention
Where you are in the season and what to prioritize now
Steps to prepare for what's coming next
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A follow-up summary of key observations from your session
A personalized action plan to keep you on track between sessions
Weekly email prompts tied to your action plan
Cost
My main goal is to help people discover the joy of growing, so I offer a sliding scale for all services. I don’t want cost be a deterrent - if you’re excited to learn, I’m excited to teach you!