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Six Ways to Get Your First Paying Clients as a Professional Fine Gardener
A few years ago I had a dream: to garden every day and somehow figure out a way to make money while doing it. And today, I can tell you...
Katie Burnham
Aug 27, 202413 min read


August Gardening Tips
Right this minute, it's already mid-August and I've only just now carved out a few minutes to peel off my gloves and put down my hand-hoe...
Katie Burnham
Aug 11, 20248 min read


Risks of Municipal Waste Biosolid Compost: What Gardeners Should Know
A few weeks ago, a client asked me if I had ever heard about a local company that makes garden compost. And for legal reasons, I'm not...
Katie Burnham
Jul 30, 202410 min read


Do's and Don'ts of July Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
A Monthly Garden Guide for July Here in the Pacific Northwest, it finally feels like summer and it finally is summer! Annual flowers are...
Katie Burnham
Jul 11, 20247 min read


Operating a thriving fine gardening business without the need for a truck.
Ok, so here's my confession: I don't own a truck, and I operate a successful, thriving fine gardening business. But a few months ago, I...
Katie Burnham
Jul 6, 20247 min read


How to Maximize Your Green Thumb Potential with a Garden Coach
Hiring a garden coach may be the best way for you to fast-track your gardening journey.
Katie Burnham
Apr 29, 20243 min read
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