Jardinfolie
Garden consulting, education & design
Consulting and training services can assist if you:
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Need help imagining what is possible with your outside space, perhaps you have a blank garden and have no idea where to start.
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Have ideas but are not sure how to implement them
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Don’t know how to choose plants which are suited for your environment
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Are not sure what your style is or what colors and plants you like
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Are not sure how to maintain and care for your current plants, including shrubs, roses, perennials, annuals, bulbes , or herbs
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Are not sure if you need to do anything to your soil or how to improve it
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Have weeds growing out of control and don’t know the best way to maintain them
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You would like to reduce your watering but not sure how, or what plants to choose which will better withstand drought
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Would like to grow vegetables or fruit but are not sure where to start
These are just some areas in which I can help.
If you don’t see your specific need on the list, don’t worry – please call me to discuss!
What is a garden coach ?
The goal of a garden coach is to teach you how to garden, or increase your knowledge on various aspects of gardening and plants. Even if you are not doing the work yourself, it is helpful to have enough knowledge to choose the right gardener to and oversee the work being done in your garden.
Whether you want me to work directly with you or your existing gardener, I will help create a space that you enjoy!
Download the Foundation Consultaton questionnaire
Contact me via email to receive a form which can be completed electronically.
Foundation Consultation onsite
The Foundation Consultation is generally a great place to start.
During this consultation, I will up to half a day with you in your home and garden. We will discuss your outside space, review how you currently use it, and note ideas on what you would like to create or improve. This session is a good starting point and sets the foundation for future coaching sessions if desired.
I will provide a written report of the points discussed during my visit as well as some high level ideas, solutions, and next steps. This way, you have the information you need to plan and implement your project.
Analysis: aspect or sun position, soil, wind exposure, possible micro-climats, etc
Advice: on maintenance of existing plants and shrubs and practical solutions on caring for the soil, weeding, watering, tools, etc
Improve and design: Discuss how you use your garden and review what elements you would like to improve or create. These might include : creating ornamental borders, growing vegetables or fruit, areas for recreation, or outside dining. These might also include resolving problem areas such as creating privacy, hiding an ugly fence or building
Identify your style: Review styles that you like, plant types and colours, seasons of interest, etc.
In some cases you might have a very small project such as creating a flower border. If you feel that you do not need a full assessment, then the coach by the hour option can be chosen.
This consultation can also be adapted to a specific area such as growing your own food. In this case, download the food growing questionnaire.
Coaching
Onsite Coaching
Coaching via telephone and video conference
The goal of a coaching session is to educate and enable you to create and maintain your own garden. These coaching sessions take place on site in your garden and are developed according to your needs , desires, and skill level.
During a coaching session, I can teach you how to grow vegetables or create and maintain flowering borders. I can review your garden as a whole and help you understand how to create the different elements that you desire.
Contact me either by phone or fill out the questionnaire to provide me with more information about you and how we can work together.
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