Hi! I'm Eve
I'm an ecological landscape designer and gardening teacher.
I help do-it-yourselfers all over the world to design their own landscapes, create authentic outdoor living spaces, plant happy plants, and make the world suck less along the way
If you are:
You're in the right place. I'm here to help!
Your yard is an incredible opportunity
There's SO much gardening information (and misinformation) out there, just getting started can feel overwhelming.
My mission is to make it easy for you to bring your vision to life.
Right now, I'm doing this through online courses (which you can take at any time), live workshops (online, sometimes in person, with replays you can enjoy), and other resources (like YouTube videos and free mini courses).
Your yard is an incredible opportunity to make your world better.
I've seen surprising amounts of food grown in small spaces. Incredible numbers of native pollinators and birds in the tiniest yards. Beautiful outdoor living spaces and places to make happy memories, all built on small budgets.
It doesn't require spending thousands at the garden center.
You can do a lot by taking thoughtful steps, one weekend-sized project at a time.
You just need to learn what to do!
Welcome to Garden Project Academy!
About Your Teacher
I LOVE helping people with their garden projects.
If it weren't for this love, my introverted garden gremlin tendencies would win, and I'd live under a mossy log somewhere deep in the forest. Instead, I'm a gardening teacher, online course creator, and YouTuber... Yikes!
But I love it! I'm based out of the mossy pacific northwest corner of the USA, but now I help do-it-yourselfers all over the globe.
My background: Certified horticulturist, ecological landscape designer, gardening teacher, dirtball, and Master Gardener volunteer since 2011.
I'm excited to offer landscape design and gardening guidance in the form of online courses and resources: to help do-it-yourselfers to create something beautiful and beneficial. Welcome to Garden Project Academy!
Here’s a picture of my first garden project (at the age of 7)— I planted a birdseed sunflower in my old Sesame Street cup. I was so proud, I asked my parents to let me use the family camera to take a picture.
DIY RESOURCES
Get started on your project, today!
Ready, Set, Landscape Design
Mini Course
Get a running start on your project! Learn unexpected mistakes to avoid when renovating a landscape, when to hire design help vs. designing your own, and the steps to the designing and planning process
Plant Selection 101
Mini Course
Learn how to choose the perfect plant for a spot in your yard. Learn how to choose the perfect plant, plus resources for finding plant options and a "perfect plant checklist" so you don't miss anything important
Green Thumb in an Hour
Online Course
If you're new to gardening or ready to brush up on the basics, Green Thumb in an Hour is an introduction to creating low-maintenance, practical, and ecological garden beds. This is the resource I wish I had from day one!
Design-Your-Own
Landscape Layout
Online Course
Yes, you can design your own landscape! Step-by-step, learn professional design strategies to create your design (even if you're new to gardening)
How to Save Money on Plants
Workshop Replay
Learn creative ways to shop for plants, truly practical propagation methods, and design strategies to bring your dream landscape to life (no matter the size of your plant budget)
Gardening and Design
Free Video Library
Learn about DIY landscape design and gardening on my YouTube Channel.
Starting a landscape design from scratch? Where should you go to find plants?
How to reduce maintenance?
Watch them now.