What is a Garden Coach??

I get asked this alot! Especially from people who haven't heard the term but it catches their attention when they hear 'Garden Coach' for the first time. I think of my service as being a mentor for gardeners. For beginners I'm a support person to guide them into the wonderous world of growing plants. The more experienced gardeners often need a new set of eyes to see their garden in a fresh way. I am someone to bounce design ideas off of and give you the courage to expand your plant palette. Plant combinations are tricky especially when seasonal interest and structure need to be considered. People are often stumped by those concepts and I gently lead the way. I like to create vignettes and surprises in the garden, make it a discovery for the senses. I love it all and hope to excite my clients and help them become more observant, skilled and appreciative of the beauty that we all can have right outside our door! Whenever I have the priviledge to usher another gardener into the 'magnificent obession', I feel honored and know this is the greatest work I can do.