Stop Guessing, Start Growing: 5 Ways a Garden Consultant Transforms Your Yard
Have you ever looked out at your garden and wondered why your vegetable garden isn't thriving, whether you need more fertilizer, or whether you should water them more? Then, turning to the internet, searching for answers on how to fix your garden, and gambling on a solution that may or may not be right for your garden. You're not alone. The internet is full of great information, but every garden environment is different. Spending too much time researching and trying various methods to fix it can be both costly and add more stress to your garden plants. There is a much simpler, more joyful way to achieve a dream garden. Let me introduce myself. I’m Stephanie, the owner of Garden To Table Consulting, your partner and guide to gardening.
Why Great Gardens Can Be So Hard to Start
Time is precious, and there is never enough time in the day to research, plan, plant, and problem-solve common garden issues along with other family obligations and priorities.
It’s very common for gardeners to become overwhelmed by the blank slate. Often, a well-intentioned trip to a nursery turns into splurging on plants you fall in love with at the store. Without a plan to bring the vision together, the space may not come together as intended.
The mystery of why your garden is not thriving. Identifying plant diseases, determining which pests are attacking your plants, or understanding why nothing is thriving in your soil can leave even the best gardeners feeling frustrated.
You have already invested a lot of time and effort into your garden, only for it not to match your vision or yield little success.
5 Key Benefits of Working with Garden To Table Consulting
Benefit 1: A Personalized Roadmap, Not a Generic Map
There is never a one-size-fits-all solution for a kitchen and pollinator garden space; you get a customized roadmap for your specific garden. When reviewing your garden space, I listen to your personal goals to help design a space that matches your vision. During the consultation, I will examine your individual micro environment, make recommendations based on your soil makeup and sun exposure, and help identify diseases and garden pests before they take over. After each consultation, a client receives a customized action plan to help them feel more confident in their gardening journey.
Benefit 2: Save Time, Money, and Heartache
Get a better return on your investment without the guesswork. The goal of a garden consultation is to understand how you would like to use your space, evaluate the current situation, address concerns, and provide guidance on resolving them. In your hour session, you should walk away with a course of action. That course of action can save you hours of research and spending money on solutions that may not be right for you.
Money: Utilizing a consultant can help you avoid spending money on plants unsuited to your garden space or purchasing soil amendments and pest solutions that may not meet your specific needs. It creates a plan that keeps you within budget and focuses your spending on plant combinations that achieve the desired aesthetics and goals for your garden.
Time: Get a clear plan of action with the steps needed to succeed, eliminating wasted hours on research and rework. Learn gardening, planting, and maintenance techniques to ensure you spend just the right amount of time in the garden to keep it healthy and looking great. The consultations are designed to understand how much time you can dedicate to your garden each week and then create a space with that in mind. Then, I can teach you how to take proper care of it
Heartache: Instead of giving up in disappointment, you gain a resource to guide you through the steps to improve your garden. As first-time gardeners, it is very common to lose plants to disease, overwatering, and poor timing. When you work with Garden To Table Consulting, I walk you through the design and maintenance process. My coaching sessions are designed to continue educating you throughout the growing and maintenance process so that you can ask questions before problems arise.
Benefit 3: Gain a Mentor and Build Your Confidence
When you work with Garden To Table Consulting, you gain a dedicated partner who guides you through gardening processes, building your skills and confidence along the way.
Unlike a landscaper who does the work for you, a garden consultant works as a trusted advisor for your garden. My sessions are designed to expand your knowledge, teach you how to grow new things, and help you plan seasonal updates so your garden is working hard for you year-round. We are here to answer your questions and help you along the way, providing you with the confidence and reassurance you need to succeed.
The end goal is to empower you with the resources and skills needed to manage your garden successfully, become a more confident gardener, and build your knowledge and gardening intuition.
Benefit 4: Sustainable, Healthy Practices for a Thriving Ecosystem
Eighty-five percent of your success in a garden starts with a proper setup. That is why I take the utmost care into what is put into a garden. Starting with healthy soil, I teach gardeners how to use sustainable gardening practices.
I will teach you how to implement a planting system to maximize your space by incorporating flowers, vegetables, and herbs. This approach allows us to create an ecosystem that helps to repel pests naturally, attracting mason and honey bees, and enriches the soil with nutrients so your plants can thrive. Supporting native plants and organic methods fosters a sense of pride and responsibility for a healthy environment.
By growing organically and including native plants in your garden, you are supporting the local habitat. This habitat provides food for birds, bees, and butterflies, safe nesting and hiding places, and a constant water source.
Benefit 5: Go From a Simple Garden to an Abundant Harvest
No matter the size of your garden, a well-planned, year-long seasonal garden can yield you close to fifty harvests. I will teach you how to maximize your garden space and find the right balance among vegetables, herbs, and flowers to build a thriving ecosystem, helping you enjoy plentiful harvests and a sense of achievement.
Gardening in Washington starts in January, when you decide what spring vegetables you would like to grow. A simple year-long maintenance schedule will help you stay on task and prepare for what is to come, maximizing your harvest.
The ultimate goal is to bring fresh, healthy ingredients from your kitchen garden to your table, so your family can enjoy lovely, nutritious meals you can be proud of.
How We Can Work Together: My Garden Services
On-Site Garden Consultation: Perfect for the DIY gardener who needs expert advice and a clear direction to get started. Or for a gardener who needs help improving their skills and finding solutions for current problems.
Custom Garden Design: For those who want a new turnkey kitchen garden space, or would like to install a complete, professional native garden plan from scratch, turning their vision into a plant-by-plant reality.
Garden Coaching & Mentorship: Ongoing support throughout the growing season to help you troubleshoot problems, learn new skills, and ensure a successful harvest.
Kitchen Garden Planting Services: Don't love the thought of having to plan and plant a vegetable garden seasonally, but still want a garden? I can handle the planning and planting for you, while you tend to the garden weekly and harvest regularly.
Everyone has the potential to be a great gardener. Your dream garden is closer than you think; you ddon'thave to do it alone.
Working with Garden To Table Consulting replaces guesswork with a clear plan, frustration with confidence, and a barren patch of soil can be transformed into garden space you love and enjoy with your family and friends.
Ready to stop dreaming and start growing! Visit my services page to learn more and book your consultation today.
