Helping people remember how to belong to the land.

Landscape design and installation, garden coaching, and plant sourcing for the northern Front Range.

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Colorado Master Gardener
Gardenary Regional Coach
Zone 5b homestead

A Mother Gardener garden in Fort Collins — rooted in Fort Collins

Serving Fort Collins · Laporte · Wellington · Timnath · Loveland

Ways to work together

How we can work together

Choose the path that feels right for you.

A garden designed and installed by Mother Gardener

Landscape design & installation

A garden that truly belongs to the land it grows in.

Ecologically rooted design: natives and plants chosen to thrive on your particular site, layers of texture and seasonal interest, and practices that support the soil, the pollinators and the wider ecosystem.

On-site consultation
Planting design & plan
Plant sourcing
Project management through install

Installations from $5,000

Book a discovery call See recent gardens

1
Discovery call
Free, 15 minutes. We talk about your land and your hopes for it.
2
On-site consultation
We walk the land and look at what is already here.
3
Design
A planting plan built for clay soil, strong sun and Zone 5b.
4
Installation
Plants sourced and the project managed from start to finish.

Garden coaching

For perennial landscapes, kitchen gardens and everything in between.

In person or virtual. Whether you have a yard full of potential you do not know what to do with, or a vision you are ready to bring to life, coaching is where we begin.

Better understand your yard
DIY solutions you can carry out yourself
Design and plant suggestions
Seasonal care support

One-hour session $130 · In person or virtual anywhere in the U.S.

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Planted pots and grasses sourced for a client garden

Plant sourcing & project management

Already have a plan? I can bring it to life.

Plants chosen and sourced for your site's soil, light and water, and a steady hand managing the project through installation.

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Recent gardens

Designed to grow more beautiful with time.

Stepping stones through a planted backyard

Sunflowers, cosmos and grasses in morning light

Blue grama seedheads over pink muhly grass

A sheltered backyard seating area at dusk

A mule deer looking out through pink cosmos

Rocky Mountain bee plant against a blue sky

Working with Mother Gardener was an absolute pleasure, and the results speak for themselves- our landscaping looks nothing short of amazing. If you are seeking an expert with a vision, a deep understanding of horticulture, and a knack for bringing unconventional ideas to life, Mother Gardener is who you should be looking for.JenDesign + install

From the first contact with Cortney of Mother Gardener, all went well! The resulting design and installation included native species to attract pollinators, minimize water needs, and bear multi-seasonal interest with various textures, shapes, height, and colors. It was an honor having Cortney help us revive our garden space for years to come!!!Lila B.Design + install

Incredible experience from start to finish! We felt like she really took the time to listen and understand our needs, and provide her knowledge in terms of long-term care. She delivered both a beautiful and sustainable design. Will use again for future projects!Sarah R.Design + install

After moving to a home with more outdoor space, I felt overwhelmed by the task of learning how to take care of it all. Cortney has been with me every step of the way, making the process manageable and enjoyable. Thanks to Cortney, I feel confident and empowered in my gardening journey.Nora C.Garden coaching

Working with Cortney was an amazing experience from start to finish. She is so knowledgeable and has the creative spirit to inspire beautiful design. She transformed our lifeless garden beds into an inviting entry to our home and a serene backyard living space.RoryDesign + install

She carefully listened to my needs and interests and came up with some really awesome solutions for my unique and temporary space. Not only did she give me an awesome plan to implement myself, she also provided me with education and resources to grow in my own knowledge of gardening in Colorado.Brie D.Consultation

She brings a dynamic combination of expertise in gardening/plants along with a warmth and encouragement that is just what I needed in my gardening. I am having a total blast and learning A TON thanks to Cortney!Taylor W.Garden coaching

The Gardener's Post letters from the garden

Your personal garden coach, by post.

Learning to garden is a tactile thing. It lives in your hands: in soil, seed and paper you can hold. Once a month, a handmade envelope arrives addressed just to you, with bite-sized coaching for the season you're in and something unexpected. Not your inbox.