Goals in the Garden: A Beginner Gardener Workshop for Sustainable Success

Gardening success doesn’t begin with seeds—it begins with intention.

In Goals in the Garden, we’ll slow things down and take a realistic, life-aligned approach to starting (or restarting) a garden that actually works for you. This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help you clarify your goals, assess your capacity, and create a sustainable plan that supports both your garden and your everyday life.

Whether you’re a brand-new gardener, a busy parent, or someone who’s burned out trying to “do it all,” this workshop will help you redefine what success looks like—and give you the tools to grow with confidence.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Define garden goals that align with your lifestyle and season of life

• Identify what kind of gardener you are (and what you’re not right now)

• Create a simple, flexible garden plan that avoids overwhelm

• Build habits that support consistency—without perfection

• Set yourself up for success beyond the garden bed

This Workshop Is Perfect For:

• Beginner gardeners

• Busy families and parents

• Anyone feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start

• Gardeners who want a slower, more intentional approach

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand how lifestyle, time, and energy impact gardening success

• Be able to set realistic, achievable garden goals

• Learn how to prioritize and simplify garden plans

• Gain confidence to start or reset their garden journey

What You’ll Leave With:

• A clear, personalized garden goal for the season

• A simple framework you can revisit all year

• A practical next step you can take immediately

• Confidence to start small and grow sustainably

🕒 Length: 60–75 minutes
🌿 Format: In-person, beginner-friendly
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-welcome environment

🌱 About the Beginner Gardener Workshop Series

Goals in the Garden is the first workshop in our Beginner Gardener Workshop Series—a monthly, seasonally aligned learning experience designed to support new and returning gardeners throughout the year.

This series is built to meet gardeners where they are, offering practical skills, realistic strategies, and encouragement to grow confidently—no matter your space, schedule, or experience level. Each session stands alone, but together they create a strong foundation for a successful, sustainable garden year.

🌿 Beginner Gardener Workshop Series: 2026 Preview

Participants can join one workshop or follow along for the full year. Upcoming sessions include:

1. Goals in the Garden
   How to set yourself up for success in and outside of the garden

2. Planning Your Garden with Purpose
   Choosing what to grow based on space, time, and goals

3. Soil, Seeds & Starting Strong
   Understanding soil basics and how to start seeds successfully

4. Simple Garden Setups for Any Space
   Grow bags, containers, raised beds, and small-space solutions

5. Plant Care Without Overwhelm
   Watering, feeding, and maintaining your garden with ease

6. Problem-Solving in the Garden
   Pests, diseases, and common beginner challenges—naturally

7. Harvesting & Using What You Grow
   When to harvest and how to enjoy your garden’s abundance

8. Seasonal Transitions & Garden Reset
   Preparing your garden for the next season

9. Reflecting, Resting & Planning Ahead
   Closing out the year and setting intentions for what’s next