This is a space where caretakers can find inspiration for their garden, plus the community and resources to help them create it.

Because sometimes, the best way to recharge is with fresh air, dirt under our nails, and a place to just be.

Growing a garden. Growing a village.

  • Caretaking is hard, but gardening has made it (slightly) easier. I launched A Mum Who Gardens as a way of helping others create a garden where they can recharge and find joy in the process of gardening too.

    When I’m not working my full-time job or caring for my little ones, I’m either out in my own garden or helping friends, family, and neighbors dream and scheme about theirs.

    Look for me at community events where I sometimes offer free garden design consultations as a way of paying it forward.

  • You’re garden curious, or perhaps you’re already garden committed. You want a beautifully designed garden, but you don’t want the price tag or upheaval of a large-scale 3rd party installation. You’re willing to build your garden one step at a time, leveraging resources available or referenced here.

    You probably also really need a nap. That’s OK — so do I.

  • Here, you’ll find lots of free resources, either directly created or vetted by yours truly. A Mum Who Gardens is my creative outlet and a labor of love that I hope others can benefit from too.

About the Founder & Owner

I’m Jess, the proud owner of A Mum Who Gardens and - you guessed it - a mum and avid gardener.

The garden is my refuge, my place to recharge, my place to think about everything, and my place to think about nothing. For me, gardening has been restorative - recharging to my soul during the ups and downs of motherhood. I founded A Mum Who Gardens to share my joy and energy for gardening with other caretakers who might need it.

My philosophy is that gardens need to do more than look pretty… Gardens should reflect the people who tend them, draw us outdoors, and work with our natural environment. I also believe that the happiest kind of gardening happens in stages where one step informs the next, not one massive project.

I’m excited to get to know more about you, too. Reach out via the Contact Us form or follow my growing list of granny habits @amumwhogardens.

Your Questions, Answered

  • I’m creating various resources and vlog style content on YouTube and Instagram that we hope will be informative to clients.

    That said, if you or your organization are interested in learning about a specific topic, let’s talk about your vision. Please reach out via the Contact page or by sending an email directly to amumwhogardens@gmail.com.

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