Garden Consultant

Personalized permaculture design garden plans from seed to harvest. Learn how to maximize growth and increase abundance of food with companion planting. Organic growing methods. No pesticides or heavy chemical fertilizers & what to do with it all!

Recipes & Food preservation strategies are essential.

I offer both hands on and virtual garden life consultation with a focus on a collaborative approach to designing and building your ideal garden space.

Sliding Scale $35-$50/HR

Remote Consultation via Zoom

3 Part Seasonal Support Package

3 hours of in person or video consultation for $100

Part 1 - Early Spring - Learn about garden design, starting seeds, crop planning/rotation, companion planting, planting for droughts, benefits of mulching, and container growing.

Part 2 - Early Summer - Transplanting, direct seeding, thinning, pests, watering, natural fertilizers and compost, recipes and preservation.

Part 3 - Late Summer - Reflection - What went well? What didn’t? Putting your garden to sleep for winter. Seed saving & cover crops.

Mobile Paint Party workshops

Ages 12+! (Mature youth 8-12 may be accompanied by an adult)

Group workshops for an introduction to acrylic pouring.

In the convenience of your home, office, or another venue.

Workshops include a demonstration of 3 different acrylic pouring techniques & all the materials.

Minimum 5 participants per group

Painting Party Packages

3 Pocket Painting Fridge Magnets -$40 per person (includes three mini canvases 2”x3”x1/8” with hand-crafted magnetic backing - Ideal Paint Party for smaller spaces)

3 Small Paintings - $60 per person (includes three 10” x 10” canvases)

Please email for quotes on personalized packages & individual rates.

Shannon@rivershannoncolleen.com for more info

Commissioned work is available