Welcome to Gardens Apprentice, where the garden is our teacher, and we are its students.
Over the years, I’ve learned many lessons from gardening, but one stands out above the rest: I should have listened to those who learned from their gardens before me. I spent too much time doing things my own way, only to realize how much faster I could have progressed by heeding the advice of others with experience. Listening to them not only helped me understand my garden more quickly but also taught me how to truly listen to what my garden is telling me.
Every Garden is Unique
While learning from others is essential, it’s only the beginning. Every garden is different, and to truly understand yours, you need to learn directly from it. My goal with Gardens Apprentice is to help you accelerate that process—to teach you how to listen to your garden sooner.
From recognizing when your garden needs better water management to identifying why your plants might have tiny spots on their leaves or show yellowing on new growth, your garden is constantly communicating with you. The quickest way to learn its language is by first learning from those who have walked the same path.
A Community of Knowledge
I’ll share my real-life experiences and seek out experts when I don’t have the answers. My favorite sources of knowledge include researchers, scientists, and indigenous peoples—those who have spent generations understanding nature’s signals through data, tradition, and experience.
In addition to sharing general gardening knowledge, I’m also embarking on a personal journey into permaculture. I’ll be transforming my yard into a more productive, thriving space for gardening and creating a welcoming habitat for birds, lizards, and all forms of life.
Join Me on the Journey
I’m excited to learn alongside you. While I don’t have all the answers, I do have a particular knack for finding answers to things I am looking for. So I’ll do my best to guide you or point you in the right direction. Together, we’ll learn how to listen to our gardens and create more vibrant, healthy spaces.