Growing food, growing community.
Kitchen garden consulting for homes, schools and communities in the Nowra region of NSW
Practical advice that's tailored to YOU and your garden.
Whether you're staring at a bare patch of lawn or trying to coax more out of an existing veggie patch, we'll figure it out together — no overwhelm, plenty of fun.
Four ways I can help
From a single coaching session to a fully designed and installed kitchen garden — pick the support that fits where you are right now.
Kitchen Garden Consultation
$220 + GST | Up to 90 minutes
Perfect for those planning a new kitchen garden or looking to improve an existing space.
Together we'll discuss your goals, budget, available space, and how you want your garden to function. You'll receive practical advice tailored to your property, lifestyle, and growing conditions.
Includes:
- Site assessment
- Discussion of goals, lifestyle and budget
- Kitchen garden layout recommendations
- Raised bed, wicking bed and irrigation advice
- Seasonal planting recommendations
- Hand-drawn concept sketch and notes
- Local planting guide and kitchen garden handout
- Trade referrals where required
- Follow-up email summarising key recommendations
Kitchen Garden Coaching
$120 + GST | Up to 60 minutes
Already have a veggie garden but not getting the results you'd hoped for?
A Kitchen Garden Coaching session is designed for gardeners who want expert advice to improve productivity, solve problems, and grow with more confidence.
Includes:
- Site walk-through and assessment
- Troubleshooting pests, diseases and plant health issues
- Seasonal planting advice
- Soil health and fertiliser recommendations
- Tips to improve productivity and garden design
- Answers to all your kitchen garden questions
Kitchen Garden Design
From $295 + GST
For clients wanting a detailed plan before building or renovating their kitchen garden.
Each design is tailored to your site and can range from a simple raised bed layout through to a comprehensive edible landscape plan integrating pathways, irrigation, fruit trees, and productive planting zones.
Design fees are based on project complexity and may vary depending on:
- Site size
- Slope and drainage
- Irrigation requirements
- Existing landscaping and structures
- Access constraints
- Number of growing areas
- Integration with entertaining spaces and other landscape features
Following an initial consultation, a design proposal will be provided outlining the scope and cost of the design.
Installation Support & Garden Maintenance
Quoted individually.
Need help bringing your kitchen garden to life?
Support is available for garden installation, seasonal refreshes, planting plans and labour, soil improvement, wicking bed conversions, and ongoing maintenance.
Services can be tailored to suit your needs, whether you're looking for a one-off project or ongoing support throughout the year.
Travel Fees
Travel is included within 25 km of Bomaderry, NSW.
Appointments beyond 25 km incur a small travel fee:
- 25–40 km: $10
- 40–60 km: $20
- Over 60 km: By arrangement
Travel fees will always be confirmed prior to booking.
Good food starts at the back door.
Right plants, right place
Choose what actually thrives in your garden's light, soil and season.
Less guesswork
Skip the trial-and-error and start growing with confidence from day one.
Food that tastes like food
Pick herbs and veg from your own backyard, minutes before dinner.
Join a community
Plug into local garden clubs and a network of like-minded growers.
A glimpse of our gardens
The best part of growing food? Sharing it.
Once you start a garden, a whole world opens up — neighbours swapping seedlings, garden clubs trading tips, kids who suddenly love kale. I'm proudly involved in local garden clubs and community growing projects across the South Coast, and I'd love for you to be part of it too.
"I LOVE my appointments with Erin! She has made such a difference to my garden after only 3 sessions."
— Lyndy, North Nowra
Ready to dig in?
Tell me a little about your space and I'll be in touch within a couple of days.
