Reconnect to Nature. Regain Your Clarity.
Los Angeles’s year-round growing climate is a gardener's dream. Yet many of us find ourselves caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and feel we don’t have time or don’t know where to begin to create or maintain a garden.
GATHER and GROUND can help you connect with the earth and find joy in the present moment sooner by simplifying your gardening and eliminating the head-scratching.
The initial setup is key to a thriving edible garden. We can help you prepare for success!
We help you create, enhance, and maintain a thriving
garden that nourishes your body, mind, and soul.
OUR SERVICES
We created Gather and Ground to help our neighbors in North East Los Angeles and the surrounding areas grow delicious organic produce. We offer custom design help for newbie gardeners looking to create their DIY kitchen garden and one-on-one coaching, seasonal planning and maintenance for gardeners at all levels. Let us show you how to transform your backyard into an edible space that will bring you joy.
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1:1 help in your garden. Coaching sessions are an option for gardeners of all levels who want to address a particular issue or improve their gardening skills.
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Customized Garden Design to help you make the most of your edible garden. Whether starting from scratch or renovating an existing garden, we begin with a consultation and design to help you eliminate the guesswork in planning your edible garden.
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Don’t have time to tend to your garden? We have maintenance packages customized for your needs.
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1:1 sessions incorporating plants and nature activities to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
WHY DO I GARDEN?
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TO EAT ORGANIC, HYPER-LOCAL FOOD
I enjoy planning meals around what's growing in my garden. There's something deeply satisfying about knowing exactly how my vegetables, fruits, and herbs made their way to my plate. I take pride in using earth-friendly, sustainable practices in my garden. And nothing beats the flavor of vegetables harvested fresh from your own backyard!
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OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS
Growing food has become one of my greatest joys. While it requires patience and dedication, I find real peace in tending to my garden. It's taught me valuable lessons about humility and working with nature's timing while becoming a grounding force in my life.
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TO EXPERIENCE AWE
You're invested when you watch for three months as a cabbage grows from seedling to full head. Watching all aspects of nature flourish in the garden is simply awe-inspiring.
A FEW STEPS INTO THE GARDEN WITH GATHER AND GROUND:
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Getting the Scoop
Complete a short form before setting up our 15 min. phone chat to so we can clear the path for your consult.
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Digging In
We will spend one hour together in your outdoor space, discovering the possibilities of your garden and discussing your goals and concerns.
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The Ground Plan
Receive a custom Gather and Ground plan with what you need to know to confidently begin your Yard-To-Table journey.
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Herb Garden / Salad Garden / Kitchen Garden / Pollinator Garden / Sensory Garden / California Natives /
Herb Garden / Salad Garden / Kitchen Garden / Pollinator Garden / Sensory Garden / California Natives /
Garden Consultant / Garden Coach
Hello! I'm Susan, and I'm thrilled you've found your way to Gather and Ground.
At Gather and Ground, we believe in the power of connection—whether it’s to our food, nature, ourselves, or our community. My passion lies in helping people escape their busy lives and minds to discover the wonder waiting for them in the garden. If wonder isn’t your thing, how about creating a sense of calm during challenging times? The garden does this for me, and I am confident I can help you find it.
Whether you dream of growing your own vegetables, creating a more harmonious ecosystem, or simply wanting to feel more grounded, I’m here to help. My mission focuses on fostering connection as much as it does on teaching valuable gardening skills.
I look forward to getting offline and into the garden with you!