Plan. Grow. Eat!
Our garden services will help you to become a successful food gardener in the unique challenges of the Santa Fe high desert climate. We’ll be with you every step of the way, advising and supporting you, to help you become the grower you know you can be. When you work with us, you will learn the skills you need to plan, plant, grow, harvest, and cook your own food.
If you don’t know where to begin with growing food, I will help you transform your bare dirt, blank patio, basement, or any space you have into a lush, beautiful, and productive food garden.
If you have tried to grow food but have not been as successful as you’d like, I will be by your side in active conversation with your garden to understand its needs and achieve the harvest you dreamed of.
If you love to cook, I’ll help you bring your homecooked meals to the next level with the freshest and most nutritious fruit, herbs, and vegetables.
PLAN…
At the beginning, we will work together to:
Understand your gardening goals
Assess your site for growing potential
Design a layout for how and where to grow in your space
Identify pathways, fencing, and access points to your food garden
Choose your watering solution, such as irrigation or rainwater collection
Make a timeline for installation
Develop a reasonable budget for materials and installation
These steps often involve multiple site visits, planning conversations, and decisions. It’s great to start planning in the fall and winter to give yourself the most opportunity for success in the spring. Plenty of groundwork can be laid while the ground is still frozen!
When it comes to building, you can decide if a DIY route is best for you or if you would like us to do it for you.
GROW…
Once spring and summer hits, it’s on! During this time, you will:
Plant your first plants!
Set up automated watering schedules
Observe your plants to ensure they are growing healthily
Fertilize, prune, and perform regular plant maintenance
Prevent and manage pests
I’ll be on call to answer any questions you have and make sure you are growing with confidence.
EAT!
It’s time to celebrate with your family and community! Feel deep gratitude for the abundance produced by your efforts.
Harvest at the optimal times for maximum production and nutrition
Use food safe practices for prepping your produce in the kitchen
Cook produce-forward recipes to maximize your enjoyment
Process food for winter preservation by using techniques like blanching, freezing and canning into jams and sauces
Lots of people don’t know how to tell if their food is ready for use. That’s ok! During this time, we check the garden constantly to monitor ripening progress, share recipes, harvest peak vegetables, and cook and eat fresh food right from our own garden. You can’t beat these results!
Ready to Grow?!
Contact us today for a free initial consultation to discuss your gardening goals and how we can help you get there!