Online Gardening Classes

Our courses are for anyone who wants to grow food with more ease, intention, and joy — whether you're just starting out, returning to the garden after some time away, or ready to deepen your skills. We’ve had students of all ages and backgrounds, from complete beginners to seasoned growers looking for more structure or support. If you're drawn to gardening that’s aligned with nature and nourishes your whole being, you’re in the right place.

Yes, and then some. Everything we teach is grounded in ecological wisdom and a whole-system approach. This not only means that we don’t use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, but also that we prioritize soil health, natural cycles, and working with living systems rather than against them. We draw from folk traditions and hands-in-the-dirt experience that you won’t find in most mainstream gardening programs, even organic ones.

Yes. Growing Wise courses are designed to be beginner friendly and offer a lot for experienced growers, too. Our step-by-step teaching style is welcoming and clear, even if you’ve never planted a single seed. You can pick and choose which lessons feel relevant to you, and come back and dive into more advanced topics later if they feel like too much at first. Many of our students are brand new to gardening — and they’ve told us that they feel welcomed and supported here. If you have gardened before, you’ll find new insights, time-saving tips, and fresh inspiration throughout.

The Online Gardening School is our most comprehensive offering — it’s a multifaceted program designed to set the foundation for a healthy garden and guide you month by month through a full year of growing. You’ll learn what to do (and why), when to do it, and how to adapt it to your unique space. Our shorter courses (like the Ultimate Vegetable Planting Guide) zoom in on specific skills or stages of the gardening process. They’re great for focused learning or for folks just dipping a toe into the soil. When you sign up for the full Online Gardening School you get the best deal, since it contains literally hundreds of lessons that you can access indefinitely. 

Yes — though you may want or need supplemental learning for your specific climate if you live in a desert, a very cold place, or a tropical region. Students have joined us from all over North America and beyond, in climates ranging from cold mountain zones to hot, arid deserts. They’ve all gotten lots of value from our courses. While some of our personal examples are from the Southern Appalachians, we include guidance on how to adapt everything to your specific region. We’ve both gardened all over the world, so we understand that things are different in different regions. Our approach is about principles, not rigid rules — so it travels well.