Cathleen S.

Atlanta, GA

In May, I joined Gardenary.

For weeks, I devoured all the modules and lessons and participated in Boot Camp. I also completed the Kitchen Garden Academy. Along the way, I created Kitchenairy Gardens.  

The more I learned through the Garden Coach Society and KGA, the more work I put into my own garden - changing things around, planning for the next season, moving beds and putting into practice the techniques I had learned. That’s still going on. LOL.

But I’ve also sold 2 raised bed kitchen gardens - one to my best friend for $2454 and one to my neighbor for $8354. And I have 2 more clients that I haven’t yet met with.

There is no way I could have done any of this without Nicole and the Garden Coach Society. 

Graham D.

Nashville, TN

Born and raised in South Carolina, I grew up with a passion for the outdoors and farming. Although I did not grow up on a farm, the passion for growing things and working outdoors was always something that I enjoyed. Throughout my teenage years my summers mostly consisted of working with landscape crews.

It was hard work but it taught me so much! 

I didn't know exactly where this passion for growing would lead me in the future so I attended Clemson University where I graduated with a degree in Agriculture in 2015. 

Upon graduating I was blessed with several opportunities to build onto and showcase my passion for growing! One of these opportunities included managing a farm in Middle Tennessee.

Unfortunately, like too many farms today, the farm was sold shortly after for real estate development.

This opened my eyes to not only the issues that myself as a grower was facing, but also the issues that we as consumers are facing.

If farms are being sold everyday, where will our food come from?

This is where the idea was first born for Gardenscapes!

I knew that I wanted to help people learn to grow in their own backyards. Shortly after starting Gardenscapes I was introduced to Nicole and the wealth of business and gardening knowledge that she has shared with so many of us.

The Garden Coach Society added so much to my gardening business and I couldn't be more grateful for that. The society reaches way beyond just the coaches.

Through Nicole and the Society, many families now have the opportunity to grow their own food and pass on something that was once a forgotten piece of households everywhere, the kitchen garden. 

Crystal J.

Austin, TX

I am honored to be a part of the Garden Coach Society. I dare say there is no other group like this in the world. Nicole has created a place for gardeners to grow themselves and to grow their businesses. Her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm are contagious! She shares so much of herself and her business know-how with us in the Garden Coach Society. I have been a part of the society for three years and I wouldn’t be as successful in my coaching business if it wasn’t for Nicole and Garden Coach Society Community. 

If anyone is hesitant to join the GCS I would say: Go for it! You don't have to know everything to get started! The GCS not only has jammed packed lesson modules, but weekly live classes and a wonderful community. The weekly lives keep me motivated and the community is always there to answer my questions as they have inevitably come up during the course of starting my own business. I always value Nicole’s wisdom: If you aren’t earning, you are learning!

And that’s exactly what I have been doing these past three years, earning and learning constantly!

Annie C.

Columbus, OH

I love the Garden Coach Society! 

First, Nicole is the best coach to have in your corner. She teaches us so much valuable information on how to grow your business, expand your audience reach, overcome obstacles, and troubleshoot issues. She is incredibly inspiring and motivating. I have learned SO, SO much from her. 

Second, the Society is an incredible community. Being an entrepreneur can feel very lonely at times, but having the support, encouragement, and advice from fellow Garden Coaches has made such a difference in my journey. 

I am so thankful to have both Nicole and my fellow coaches. 

I would definitely recommend the GCS. I think it's a good fit for anyone wanting to take the leap into the garden coaching world and for anyone out there who already has a business but needs some guidance and mentorship to help it grow." 

Sophia H.

Naperville, IL

"I have always loved gardening, planting, healthy food and propagation but never thought this could be a job or a career.

When I found Nicole on Instagram, she was just having such a blast in the garden and much of what she was sharing really struck a chord with me.

So I took a leap of faith & signed up for the Garden Coach Society and it has literally changed the trajectory of my work life. I get to take my passion and make it my career!! Once I started she guided me along the way and made it really easy for me to take the next step. It's hard to do things all by yourself and now we have zoom calls and we discuss the focus for the week.

There is just enough structure and support to keep you going with whatever hours you have.

We are growing our business one step at a time and we have a community of coaches we can talk to, ask advice and share our challenges with. I love it!"

Tiayonna L.

Raleigh, NC

My experience with the Garden Coach Society has met my expectations and then some. The price of the program was a huge factor for me, especially being a middle class, working mom, with student loan debt to pay already.

But I knew this was the right time for me. And I could not pass up this clear opportunity to help bring some peace into my life. So, I looked at it this way. The cost is on par with one 3-credit hour course I would take at my university and I’ve gotten so much more out of it than one course could provide.

I think its biggest attribute is the fact that it is an all-encompassing course that touches on every aspect of the business as opposed to a course at the university where you might get 2 or three aspects but you’ll have to take another course to get the rest.  

Nicole did a wonderful job of breaking every element down and explaining it with real examples that you might use in your business. She not only provides you with amazing resources that are valuable and functional, the society of coaches it’s self is probably the best bonus any new business owner could ask for. A place to ask questions and get real answers from those who have been in your position and who freely shares. I know in the entrepreneurial world it can be hard to get others to share with you because everyone’s afraid that somehow sharing with others will devalue their own product. I don’t get that from the garden coaches in the society. Everyone is friendly and eager to help others grow. Overall I’m satisfied with the amount of progress I’ve made through the garden coach society and I don’t know how many times while I was going through the modules “ Man I wish I knew this when I started my other business”

Arianna I.

Salisbury, MA

"The Garden Coach Society is a phenomenal community for like-minded garden lovers to share their insights with budding beginners & grow their own skills with practicing peers.

If you have a desire to cultivate community & guide others towards growing a thriving garden, I highly recommend joining in on the fun!"