You've always wanted a garden. This is where you finally start.
In this free training, I'll show you exactly how I grow clean, chemical-free food for my family — in about 1,000 square feet, as a single mom of three — using a simple system of raised beds, grow bags, and self-watering planters that fits real life.
No homestead. No perfect conditions. No experience required.
WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
This training walks you through the system I wish I'd had when I started — one that helps you grow real food for your family without burning out, overcomplicating it, or needing more space than you have.
Whether you've never gardened before, or you've tried and it fell apart, I'll show you that it's simpler than you think — and that your space is enough to get started.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✔️ How to start even if you have a tiny space — a patio, a balcony, a small backyard. I'll show you how to use raised beds, grow bags, and self-watering planters to get a surprising amount of food from a small footprint.
✔️ Why gardening doesn't have to take over your life — I tend mine in about 30 minutes a day, around my kids and my work. I'll show you how to build a rhythm that actually fits your schedule.
✔️How to work with challenging soil and climate — see how I adapted from Michigan loam to tough South Carolina clay by choosing the right setup and selecting plants that thrive in my environment.
✔️How to grow food your family will actually eat — clean, seasonal, chemical-free. Not everything, just the things that matter most to your kitchen and your people.
✔️What to do if you've failed before — I've killed plants, moved across states, and rebuilt my garden three times. Failure isn't the problem. The wrong system is. I'll show you the difference.
✔️How to stop feeling overwhelmed and just begin — because the hardest part isn't gardening. It's believing you're ready. By the end of this training, you will be.
Book a Call With Me
If you'd love for someone to work 1:1 with you and figure out exactly what to plant in your specific space — there's a link below to schedule a call with me. We'll figure it out together.
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LET'S GROW TOGETHER
I'm Cortney — an organic gardener and single mom of three in Upstate South Carolina.
A few years ago, I downsized from 28 raised beds on 3.5 acres to a small backyard, and had to rebuild everything from scratch, twice. That rebuilding taught me more than twenty years of growing ever had. Now I grow more food than I did on the homestead — with less time, less stress, and a garden that actually fits my life.
If you've always dreamed of this but never quite started, I'll make it simple enough that you finally feel ready.
Watch the Free TrainingDoes this actually work?
Absolutely—but only if you take action. My strategies are built on real-life, hands-on experience from over 20 years of growing food in all kinds of spaces and seasons. It’s the exact approach I use to grow a high-yield, nutritious garden that fits into my busy life as a single, working mom.
Will it work for you? That depends on your willingness to start small, stay consistent, and make it your own. There's no one-size-fits-all garden—but my free training gives you the solid foundation you need to build one that does work for you.
The strategies I share are based on my personal experience and are meant to provide educational support and inspiration. Results will vary depending on your time, space, effort, and climate. Growing your own food is a journey—and I’m here to help you make it a successful one. I’m learning and growing every day, too—because that’s the beauty of gardening, both figuratively and literally.
-Cortney
FAQs
“Do I need to have a garden already set up?”
Nope. Whether you’re just dreaming about your first raised bed or trying to simplify a setup that’s gotten out of control, this training will help you see what’s possible—and give you a clear path to get started with more intention and less overwhelm.
“I don’t have a lot of time… will this still be helpful?”
Yes. I created this training while juggling life as a single, homeschooling mom of three. It’s not about adding more to your plate—it’s about shifting how you think about gardening, so you can grow food in a way that works with your time, not against it.
“What if I’ve tried before and it didn’t work?”
You’re not alone—I've been there, too. In this training, I’ll share how I went from burned out and frustrated to building a garden that actually fits my life. If you’ve struggled with past garden plans, this will help you understand why they didn’t work—and what to do differently moving forward.
“Will this still work for me if I have bad soil or a tricky climate?”
Yes—this masterclass doesn’t rely on ideal conditions. I’ll share how I adjusted after moving to a totally different zone with heavy clay soil and year-round weeds. The focus is on helping you think strategically about your setup, so you can grow smarter in your environment, even if it’s far from perfect.
