Free Garden Resources for Michigan Gardeners
Practical guides to help you grow edible landscapes, support pollinators, and garden with confidence in Michigan.
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Start here. These are the guides I wish I had when I began gardening in Michigan.
🌼 Beginner Foundations
Which Water Should You Use? A Gardener’s Quick Guide
Not all water is created equal. Learn which types of water are best for your garden - and which may be quietly harming your plants.
Seed Starting Checklist
A simple, step-by-step checklist to help you start seeds confidently indoors - without missing the essentials
Garden Planning Guide
Want a clearer plan before the season takes off?
This Garden Planning Guide helps you think through your growing space before seeds ever hit the soil. Designed specifically with Michigan’s shorter growing season in mind, this guide walks you through practical planning steps so you can grow smarter — not harder.
🦋Garden Plant Selection Guides
Butterfly Host & Nectar Plant Selection Guide
Not all flowers feed butterflies — and even fewer support their full life cycle.
This printable shopping list includes host plants for caterpillars and nectar plants for adult butterflies, so you can plant with purpose.
Bring it to the nursery and build a garden that truly supports pollinators.
Hummingbird Plant Selection Guide
Plant & Habitat Guide
Want more hummingbirds in your garden?
This Michigan-focused plant list makes it simple to choose flowers, shrubs, and vines that truly support hummingbirds — not just attract them for a moment, but help them thrive.
Sandy Soil Plant Selection Guide
Michigan-Friendly Plants That Thrive in Sandy Conditions
Struggling with sandy soil that drains too fast and dries out quickly?
This printable Sandy Soil Plant Selection List takes the guesswork out of choosing the right plants. Instead of fighting your soil, learn to work with it.
Ready for More Personalized Guidance?
Free guides are a great place to start.
But every garden is unique — and sometimes you need clarity tailored to your space, soil, and goals.
I offer 1:1 garden mentorship, consultations, and design support for Michigan gardeners who want to grow with confidence.
From edible landscapes to pollinator-focused designs, I help gardeners move from confusion to clarity.