We’re passionate about helping you garden sustainably.
About Us
Welcome to The Novice Thumb! Our approach focuses on fostering a nurturing environment where novice gardeners can thrive, transforming the outdoors into culinary landscapes and vibrant ecosystems. Through personalized coaching and hands-on support, beginner gardeners acquire the skills and confidence to start a thriving container garden, build a raised bed garden, or dig into a full in-ground garden.
All photos are from gardens by The Novice Thumb.
Meet Katie Rosa-Moher, Founder
I didn’t start out with a green thumb. My journey to “gardener” began when we moved into our first home. A couple years later, my youngest, Callie, refused to eat veggies unless she picked them from her school garden. Of course, I immediately got to work to bring that magic home!
Our garden has become more than I imagined. It’s a way to get our kids excited about eating and cooking healthy foods, reduce food waste, and find calm during toddler (and sometimes adult) meltdowns. Watching the bees and butterflies at work has been a constant source of joy.
What started as a way to grow our own food turned into a DEEP dive into the world of native plants, pollinator habitats, and sustainable gardening. After years of research and completing several training courses, I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve learned and helping other create gardens that feed, calm, and inspire.
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It all begins with an idea. Whatever type of garden you dream of, your setup, timing, and consistency make all the difference.