How I Stopped Feeling Overwhelmed and Started Growing Enough High-Value Food for My Family—Without a Homestead, Extra Hours, or Endless Garden Chores (as a Single Mom of 3)
In this free training, I'll show you the exact steps I took to recover from garden burnout and finally grow enough high-value food for my family—by using a simple, scalable system, focusing on what really works, and getting real results in even a 2' x 4' space.
WHAT'S THIS ABOUT?
This training gives you a practical system to grow high-value food that fits your life—whether you have limited space, little time, or zero gardening experience. I’ll show you how I overcame overwhelm, worked with challenging soil and climate, and built a simple, scalable garden that actually produces. No acres or expertise needed—just intentional steps that you can follow to grow more food with less stress.
WHAT'S INSIDE?
✔️ How to overcome "not enough space" — by focusing on high-value crops and intentional design—plus real examples like my 2'x4' culinary herb garden that produces hundreds of dollars worth of fresh herbs.
✔️ Why time isn't the enemy — learn how I shifted from burnout to a realistic gardening rhythm that fits my busy life as a single mom, gardening effectively with as little as 30 minutes a week.
✔️How to work with challenging soil and climate — see how I adapted from Michigan loam to tough South Carolina clay by choosing the right setup and selecting plants that thrive in my environment.
✔️Why experience isn't required — hear how I started with zero expertise, killed many plants, and learned to grow more food by tracking what actually worked for my family and garden setup.
✔️How to embrace imperfection— and make steady progress by designing a garden system that fits your life, space, and goals—no horticulture degree required.
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LET'S GROW TOGETHER
I'm so glad you're here!
I'm Cortney—an organic gardener and single mom of three.
A few years ago, I hit a wall. I was managing a big garden, homeschooling my three kids, and trying to do all the right things—but instead of feeling self-sufficient, I felt completely burnt out. So I downsized, simplified, and started fresh—with raised beds, containers, and grow bags that actually fit my time, space, and energy.
Now, I grow more high-value food than ever in a fraction of the space, using a simple, scalable system that brings peace instead of pressure.
I’ve spent 20 years learning what works (and what really doesn’t), completed the Clemson Master Gardener program, and built a YouTube community of home growers who want to grow smarter, not harder.
If you’ve ever felt like you should be doing more in the garden—but don’t know where to start or how to keep up—you’re in the right place.
Does this actually work?
Absolutely—but only if you take action. My strategies are built on real-life, hands-on experience from over 20 years of growing food in all kinds of spaces and seasons. It’s the exact approach I use to grow a high-yield, nutritious garden that fits into my busy life as a single, working mom.
Will it work for you? That depends on your willingness to start small, stay consistent, and make it your own. There's no one-size-fits-all garden—but my free training gives you the solid foundation you need to build one that does work for you.
The strategies I share are based on my personal experience and are meant to provide educational support and inspiration. Results will vary depending on your time, space, effort, and climate. Growing your own food is a journey—and I’m here to help you make it a successful one. I’m learning and growing every day, too—because that’s the beauty of gardening, both figuratively and literally.
-Cortney
FAQs
“Do I need to have a garden already set up?”
Nope. Whether you’re just dreaming about your first raised bed or trying to simplify a setup that’s gotten out of control, this training will help you see what’s possible—and give you a clear path to get started with more intention and less overwhelm.
“I don’t have a lot of time… will this still be helpful?”
Yes. I created this training while juggling life as a single, homeschooling mom of three. It’s not about adding more to your plate—it’s about shifting how you think about gardening, so you can grow food in a way that works with your time, not against it.
“What if I’ve tried before and it didn’t work?”
You’re not alone—I've been there, too. In this training, I’ll share how I went from burned out and frustrated to building a garden that actually fits my life. If you’ve struggled with past garden plans, this will help you understand why they didn’t work—and what to do differently moving forward.
“Will this still work for me if I have bad soil or a tricky climate?”
Yes—this masterclass doesn’t rely on ideal conditions. I’ll share how I adjusted after moving to a totally different zone with heavy clay soil and year-round weeds. The focus is on helping you think strategically about your setup, so you can grow smarter in your environment, even if it’s far from perfect.
