Start Gardening the Easy Way.
Grow food and flowers with confidence - even if you've never planted a thing.
Your Beginner-Friendly Garden Course
A step-by-step guide to a beautiful, EASY garden.
- No clue where to start? I'll show you.
- Beat weeds without digging or chemicals.
- Feel proud of your garden (not embarrassed) when people visit
- Stop buying the wrong plants - I'll show you how to choose.
- Grow food even if you've never grown a thing.
- Make a garden everyone loves spending time in.
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"Easy to follow, full of real-world advice and gave me the confidence to get started."
- Hana, beginner gardener, Wicklow, Ireland
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"Fun to watch and so informative. Mike has a lovely way of explaining everything!"
- Jenny, beginner gardener, Sussex, UK
Course & Resources
£145
Top features
- Access to the Self-Sustaining Garden course
- Access to Members Toolshed - Seasonal calendar, tool list, planting guides, pest and weed management etc
- For gardeners who want a smart, low-effort system.
Jenny's Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jenny didn't know where to start with her garden. She was overwhelmed with weeds and info, and the Self-sustaining Garden course she now feels in control and proud of her garden!
Step-by-Step Video Lessons
19 easy-to-follow videos covering everything from patio maintenance to mulch, planting design, soil health and more. Gain clarity and confidence in under 4 hours of practical content.
Plant Picker Resources
No more guesswork when it comes to choosing plants.
Find plants which will thrive based on your garden conditions. Stop wasting money and get planting with confidence.
Annual Garden Calendar
Make sure you're doing the right jobs, at the right time. This printable calendar breaks the year into clear, monthly tasks so you can garden confidently, all year round.
Members Toolshed Resource Hub
Your exclusive resource hub, packed with tools, planners and templates to guide you through every stage of your garden journey.
Discounts at Retailers
As a Garden Footprint member, you’ll get access to exclusive discount codes from selected online nurseries and tool suppliers.
Save 10% on the plants and kit you already need — and make your garden budget go further.
Planting Schemes
Included free with your course — this short, 2-hour workshop shows you how to measure and plan your garden using easy, free online tools.
No design experience needed.
You’ll come away with a simple, scaled plan you can use to plant, improve, or share with landscapers.
Saves time, avoids costly mistakes, and gets you moving with confidence.
Live Coaching with Mike
If you select the upgraded course option, you get personal, one-to-one feedback and calls where we troubleshoot your space, refine your goals, and set clear, practical actions. You’ll leave with focus and momentum.
Blueprint Your Garden mini-course
This short, 2 hour course walks you through how to measure, map and plan your garden using free online tools — no design skills needed. Use your scaled plan for planting, redesigning, or working with landscapers.
Save time, avoid expensive mistakes, and move forward with confidence.
This course is for you if:
- You don't know where to start with your garden
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You want to grow food, but still have a beautiful space
- You like the idea of edible plants but don't know which to choose
- You don't have much time and want a garden that mostly looks after itself
- You'd rather watch and follow rather than read lots of theory
- You want your garden to fit your life, not become another chore
Endorsement
“Mike's approach is deeply rooted in thoughtful, practical sustainability, with an eye for design that makes regenerative systems both effective and accessible. He brings a rare attention to detail that ensures solutions aren’t just good ideas—they’re well-executed, resilient, and impactful. His work has the potential to inspire and empower many.”
★★★★★
Javan Bernakevitch
All Points Design / Oregon State University
Course & Resources
£145
Top features
- Access to the Self-Sustaining Garden course
- Access to Members Toolshed - Seasonal calendar, tool list, planting guides, pest and weed management etc
- For gardeners who want a smart, low-effort system.
Course & Resources PLUS Personal Coaching
£495
Top features
- Everything in the £145 package
- Personalised coaching emails and calls with Mike
- Ideal if you want tailored input to avoid mistakes and make faster progress
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