What is a Garden Coach?

A garden coach is an experienced, knowledgeable professional who can advise, counsel, consult, mentor, guide and teach individuals interested in the art and science of gardening. Garden coaching is designed to meet the specific needs of each gardener and their gardening situation. Gardeners may consult with a garden coach on an ongoing basis or for a single project. Who uses a garden coach? People who enjoy gardening (or think they might!) and want to learn more about it. They may do all their gardening work themselves, hire a maintenance company for lawn and tree care or have a landscaper that does it all. They may be an experienced gardener or just starting their gardening adventures. They may have a small village lot or acres in the countryside. Their budget may be small, medium or large. To find out more, here are some links to recent articles on garden coaching: The Christian Science Monitor, February 20, 2008 Stymied? Huddle with a garden 'coach' The New York Times, June 15, 2007 Plant! Water! Weed! Newsweek, March 10, 2008 Put Me In (The Garden), Coach