Your Garden Vision Kickstart

Thank you for taking the time to think about these questions before our meeting! While you don’t need to answer every question, reflecting on them will help us get the most out of your consultation and create a garden that aligns with your vision.

Installation and Maintenance

1. Who will be installing the garden?
   Will you be installing it yourself, or do you plan to hire a professional?
2. Who will be responsible for tending and maintaining the garden?
   Will you take care of it personally, or will someone else be helping with upkeep?
3. Who will handle planting and replanting the garden every 90 to 120 days?
   Are you prepared for seasonal planting, or would you prefer ongoing support?

Garden Usage

4. Who will be visiting the garden?
   Will it be a family garden, open to guests, or more private?
5. Who will be harvesting and enjoying the produce?
   Who’s picking, and who’s eating from the garden?

Goals and Excitement

6. What are you most excited to grow?
   Are there specific herbs, vegetables, or flowers you’re looking forward to?

Space, Time, and Production

7. How much space are you dedicating to the garden?
   What’s the approximate size of your garden area?
8. How much time are you willing to spend in the garden each week?
   How many hours can you realistically commit to garden care?
9. How much production would you like from the garden?
   Would you like a daily harvest, enough for a meal once a week, or something in between?

Budget and Investment

10. How much are you planning to invest in your garden set-up?
    Consider plants, soil, equipment, etc. What’s your budget for getting started?

Purpose and Priorities

11. Why do you want a garden?
    Is it for fresh produce, aesthetics, a personal project, sustainability, or something else?
12. What’s your top priority for this garden?
    Please rank the following from most to least important:
    • Production (growing food)
    • Beauty and aesthetics
    • The experience of gardening
    • Sustainability