Let's grow together! From garden consulting and coaching to design and installation, maintenance and seasonal planting - from sustainable home edits to plant-based cooking - learn and grow naturally healthier, more joyful, and sustainable, in your own garden, home, and kitchen.
What is a kitchen garden? It's an urban home produce garden where you will grow and harvest your favorite vegetables, greens for salads, herbs, and fruit, to enjoy and share with family and friends. This is where you will touch nature, feed your body and soul - right from your own backyard. I'll show you the pathway, literally, and help design, install and maintain your dream vegetable garden.
The consultation begins with a tour to identify where, how much sun and space is available, as well as accessibility to water, power and the entrance to your home. We introduce you to the organic, intensive, regenerative practices and seasonal planting plans that are used to establish a healthy, vibrant, sustainable, productive garden, and close with a discussion about the logistics and design that best fit your aesthetic, goals and lifestyle.
When you're ready to design your kitchen garden, I will prepare a customized plan that thoughtfully considers your space and all the features, functionality, aesthetics and accessibility reviewed during your initial consultation.
This full-service solution is perfect for those who want to leave the designing, shopping, building, and planting to me and enjoy true concierge service. This offering may include bed materials, soil, plants, irrigation, trellises, and project management. Most gardens are completed in one to three days. This service will set you up for long term success and garden abundance without lifting a finger (or join the fun and plant with me!)
If you're eager to get started growing, have limited time, space or budget, or want to literally try your hand at kitchen gardening before you transform a larger space, this is the PERFECT starter solution! This package includes a 30 minute on-site consultation, a container (24" - 36" round, square, rectangle or oblong up to 16" deep), soil, plants, and installation. This is the fastest, most economical way to get growing and enjoy almost instant gratification.
To keep your garden growing and support your long-term success, a range of coaching packages are available. In time, you will learn and be confident in tending your garden on a weekly, monthly and seasonal basis. Below are basic plan options. Lil Valley Farm Kitchen Garden consulting is most beneficial when customized plans are developed to meet your needs and budget.
An annual package of 3, 6 or 12, 45-minute calls will help you plan for the month or season ahead with coaching customized for your individual garden, skills, and needs. We will address what to plant, how to prune, pest management, and other timely questions and concerns to tend and nurture your garden and enjoy the fruits of your love and labor.
Seasonal consulting for planning, maintaining, and planting your existing kitchen garden to maximize the season ahead. This package will set you up for a full year of growing with three 60-minute virtual planning sessions, three 90-minute on-site visits, and three seasonal planting plans.
On-site coaching sessions to assist with pruning, pest management, planning, planting, harvesting, soil and water management, are available based on your needs and availability.
*Discounted based on hourly consulting rate. Final packages and fees are based upon the size and number of beds in your garden and time required. Plants, seeds and materials estimated separately as needed.
Giving is fundamental to my work and mission and I encourage young community members to visit the farm to learn and grown with us!
Bring your youth group or grade school class to the farm for an immersive, hands-on learning that is fun and delicious. Our goal is to inspire and encourage our youngest community members to connect with the land, learn about growing their own food, organically and sustainability, and discover how satisfying and healthy eating fresh from the farm can be! Please use the Contact Us form to submit your request. Insurance, adult supervision and transportation to and from the farm required.
Growing in the garden should be accessible to everyone! For non-profit groups that wish to create their own kitchen gardens or offer classes to program participants, discounts and consulting donations are available to select 501c3 groups.
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