Gardening ~ Crafting ~ Home Arts
GARDEN CONSULTING
Have you dreamed of a raised bed kitchen garden, culinary herb garden, or beautiful pollinator garden and you’re not sure where to begin? Get personalized guidance tailored to your needs, a custom garden and planting plan, or get a jump start by letting me build and plant your new garden for you.
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Upcoming Classes
ART JOURNALING MAY 16TH- Anyone can create beautiful journal pages using creative resources. We’ll explore bullet, nature and travel journaling together.
Book a private class, ladies night out, birthday party or team building event. Hit the contact button to inquire.
What people are saying…
These classes are not to be missed. Tennessee is very lucky! - Shannon J, Thorn Hill, TN
I had a great time and learned so much! Mariko was patient with all questions and went through each step in detail. Highly recommend her classes!
- Cassandra, Spring Hill, TN
My favorite class was a sourdough class back in Cali. I still look up to Mariko for her amazing homesteading skills. The skills she has were once common for so many women in previous generations. Her classes are such a blessing for those wanting to keep them alive, myself included!
- Taylor L, Sneedville, TN
Mariko's classes are the best! I've loved every single one... soap making, sign painting, bullet journaling, denim jean fraying, just to name a few. My favorite was a sewing class making zippered pouches. Mariko provides a fun environment with all the supplies needed, and always special attention to fun details!
- Lisa A, Pleasant Hill, CA
Amazing teaching style- very hands on! Definitely recommend!
- Diamond, Spring Hill, TN
Recommendations for Soil Regeneration
Documentary Watchlist:
Kiss the Ground- Groundbreaking film about regenerating the earth’s soils, restoring ecosystems and creating abundant food supplies. Compelling graphics and NASA footage.
Common Ground (sequel to Kiss the Ground)- Follows the pioneers of the regenerative movement, with before and after documentation of barren deserts brought back to productivity.
Back to Eden- Fascinating documentary about the basics of growing fruits and veggies with less labor, less watering, fewer weeds for an extremely abundant harvest.
Joel Salatin the Lunatic Farmer- Self described Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. Worth becoming a member to support Angel Studios and see this one. Watch the movie trailer here.
The Biggest Little Farm - Documents one family’s journey into revitalizing a barren 200 acre plot into a fully functioning and self sustaining farmland. Watch the movie trailer here.
YouTube Accounts for Further Learning:
Charles Dowding- Side by side comparisons of dig vs. no dig methods. Start here. Here’s a great video for beginners.
Anne of All Trades- Fun lessons, honest videos, total soil nerd. Start here or here for help fixing any soil.
Liziqi- I’m totally obsessed with her videos in rural China. Her “life of” series is captivating and inspiring for any gardener or foodie. The Life of Peas, The Life of Cucumbers, The Life of Roses, The Life of Garlic, The Life of Wheat, The Life of Tomato, The Life of Cotton, The Life of Potato, The Life of Chili Pepper
"You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance."
Psalm 65:11
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