Build your dream garden
We’re here to help your garden thrive
We founded The Novice Thumb to help beginners start their gardening journey and turn their dreams of a thriving vegetable garden, beautiful pollinator habitat, or peaceful outdoor retreat into reality. With our personalized coaching and resources, you’ll discover the confidence and tactics to help your garden thrive.
We’ll help you skip to the good part
Love the idea of a garden, but don't know where to start?
We can provide the cliff notes for how to be successful in every season.
Need help with the vision?
We can provide you with a design and planting plan so you can do the rest.
Already have a garden?
We can help with planting.
Don't want to miss the next season?
We can help with setting up and planting your garden so that you can enjoy it right away
Work with us
Consultation
We’ll start with a 10-minute, complimentary Zoom to assess your space, discuss your goals, and ensure our services are the right fit.
We’ll then schedule a 1-hour, in-person consultation to evaluate growing conditions and create a plan.
By the end of our session, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to start your garden, along with actionable tips and recommendations to make it thrive.
Design
Together, we’ll turn your gardening dreams into a thriving reality with a customized design tailored to your space, goals and lifestyle.
We’ll collaboratively design the layout for your garden, providing sketches or plans to guide you in bringing your garden to life.
We can also provide detailed planting plans for growing fresh vegetables, herbs or native flowers to attract pollinators.
Coaching
Gain practical advice for planting, watering, and maintaining your garden in every season.
Explore eco-friendly practices like companion planting, organic pest control, and building pollinator-friendly habitats.
Build confidence in your ability to grow a thriving garden.
What our clients are saying
Danielle
Fairfield, CT
“The consultation was great! Katie answered all of my questions and educated me on so much. She also followed up with lots of information, visuals, and design possibilities – exactly what I like to make decisions. I love all the colors and details, down to the birth bath! I could take the plan, run with it, and probably make it really beautiful. I seriously look forward to continuing working with The Novice Thumb and having a space I can tend to and even bring a book to sit and relax when my kids are occupied!”
Paul
Fairfield, CT
“As a beginner gardener, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start with all of the information out there. Katie is a wealth of knowledge and made it simple and fun to get my garden going. Between layout, companion planting, soil health and so much more I would highly recommend her for all things natural and organic. Her guidance was invaluable and I look forward to continue working with her as I expand my garden each year.”
