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Welcome

Take a Journey Back To Your Roots

I'm Cortney, a Master Gardener and your personal garden coach and consultant based in Fort Collins, Colorado. At Mother Gardener, I support people in growing the gardens they always wanted. My goal with working with you to help support you in fostering a connection with nature and supporting you in becoming a guardian of the earth.

Why Work With Mother Gardener?

As a guardian of the land, I believe in working in harmony with nature, employing the best ecological practices. I want to help support you in reconnecting to natures cycles, growing your own food and nourishing your spirit through nature based living.

Our raised beds feature regionally sourced wood, and I prioritize local or homegrown vegetables tailored to Fort Collins' unique climate.

The goal? To create beautiful, sustainable spaces that not only provide nourishing food but also inspire a deeper connection to the earth.

What Sets Me Apart?

  • Local Commitment: I source materials locally and tailor our selections to thrive in Fort Collins.

  • Eco-Friendly Practices: My approach is rooted in ecological harmony, ensuring your garden is a positive force for the planet. I encourage gardener to try and work with the resources they have on the land.

  • Intuition in the Garden: Beyond growing plants, I'll guide you to develop your intuition, fostering a confident and inspired connection with your garden.

  • The creation of gardens that are not only visually stunning but also ecologically responsible.

Custom Kitchen Garden Installations

Elevate your space with a personalized vegetable garden design that is suited to your unique needs and food preferences.

Coaching and Consulting

For those looking to dive into gardening with expert guidance, I offer personalized consultation to kickstart your gardening journey. Based off of your goals and needs you will receive a garden design or a garden DIY plan.

Monthly Membership Program

Join the Mother Gardener Membership Society to get a monthly email checklist based on your planting zone for your garden, sent directly to your inbox each month. Members also receive exclusive gardening resources to help you thrive.

Mother Gardener Is For You If:

  • You care about your food quality and where it comes from

  • You want to grow a garden but don't know where to start

  • You feel overwhelmed with all of the options gardening resources out there

  • You want to to have a garden but want someone to come and set it up for you so you can spend more time enjoying your space and less time worried about when it will get done

  • You must moved to Fort Collins and are unsure about what our growing conditions are

  • You dream of having an outdoor space that you actually want to spend time in

  • You want to help teach your kids about how to grow their own food

  • You wish to grow food to share with your community

  • You want to support the biodiversity in your yard but not sure what to plant

CONNECT WITH NATURE, NURTURE YOUR SPIRIT:

With over 12 years of Colorado gardening and a lifetime spent playing and growing in the garden, I bring a unique blend of expertise to each client I work with. I have spent time serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in a rural agricultural community in Morocco, worked at a plant nursery as a teen and spent my adult years educating myself through Colorado State University Master Gardeners program, Denver Botanic Gardens, Gardenary, Denver Urban Gardens and serve on the board for a local farm non-profit.

I feel very connected to the earth and I work intuitively and with my wealth of experience, to identify what the land needs in each location I work at. I strive to work with the utmost respect for the earth on behalf of your garden dreams. My goal is not to just help you grow food for you and the local ecosystem but to help you feel reconnected to your wild and true nature!

Let's get our hands dirty!

Ready to Start Your Gardening Adventure?

  1. Book a Discovery Call: Share with me your gardening dreams. Looking to explore a custom kitchen garden installation or are you looking for coaching or a garden plan? This is your first step.

  1. Join My Weekly Garden Emails: Sign up for our insightful weekly emails, guiding you through the gardening journey and connecting you to the seasons.

  1. Monthly Membership: Immerse yourself in our community and receive exclusive benefits.

What My Clients Are Saying

When I moved into my new house, Cortney helped me identify the plants that were in the yard. She advised me on how to best take care of the plants that I have and offered great suggestions of what I could add in the future.

Alexis A.

I have been wanting to landscape my yard for years but I did not know where to get started. Cortney helped me turn my ideas into reality. She helped guide me in understanding what my vision for the space could be. Cortney's help is the best!

Ali D.

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.

Jen S.

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.

Rory H.

Contact:

Support@mothergardener.com

Fort Collins, Colorado

80524