Beautiful. Edible. EASY.
Create a stunning, nature friendly garden to be proud of.
The Self-Sustaining Garden course
For a garden that gives more than it takes.
This course shows you how to create a stunning garden that provides food, supports nature and gives you time to relax. Filmed in real gardens it's perfect for courtyards, new builds or wild country plots.
- Beat weeds with simple, easy methods
- Feel proud of your garden (not embarrassed) when people visit
- Fill gaps with plants that spread and self-seed beautifully
- Stop wasting money - learn how to put the right plant in the right place.
- Grow tasty, low-maintenance food
- Make it a space for kids, adults and nature
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About Your Garden Coach
I’m Mike — a teacher of ten years, permaculture designer, and founder of Garden Footprint. I help people transform their spaces into functional, family-friendly gardens that are edible, foragable, and sustainable. This course is filmed mostly in my own garden in Cornwall, where I live with my family. Everything I teach is grounded in real-world experience and backed up by endless reading and research! The Self-Sustaining Garden brings together everything I’ve learned about crafting a productive, low-maintenance plot so you can create a garden that truly gives more than it takes.
Full course breakdown.
This is a rundown of all the topics in the course. 22 lessons, 4 hours PLUS 2 hours additional bonus content.
Concise and packed with clear, actionable guidance. This course creates knowledgable, efficient gardeners and beautiful, productive plots.
Course & Resources
£145
Top features
- Lifetime access to the full Self-Sustaining Garden course
- Seasonal task calendar
- Plant Picker tool to help you choose plants that will thrive
- Tool list, pruning cheat sheet, planting guides
- Pest and weed management resources
- Perfect for independent 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
- Submit photos, goals and questions via email
- Receive a custom video from Mike
- 1-1 Call to move forward with complete confidence
- Ideal if you want tailored input to avoid mistakes and make faster progress
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.
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.
Plant Picker Resources
Use these intelligent resources tofind plants that will genuinely thrive in your conditions — not just survive.
Select based on sunlight, exposure, soil, and more. Designed to help you apply what you’ve learned about your site and match it to the right plant, fast. No more guesswork or wasted effort.
Members Toolshed Resource Hub
Get exclusive access to our members-only resource hub: a growing library of digital tools, planners, calculators and templates to support every step of your garden journey.
From seasonal jobs checklists to planting scheme templates - it’s all in one place, ready when you are.
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
Ready-made planting schemes to kickstart your design. Whether you’re filling a sunny border, a shady corner, or a wind-exposed site, these templates help you skip the overwhelm and plant with confidence. They're tailored to soil type and aspect - a ready made plant list!
Annual Garden Calendar
Stay on track with a simple, seasonal task planner. This printable calendar breaks the year into clear, month-by-month actions — from pruning and sowing to soil prep and tool care. No more guesswork, just confident, efficient gardening all year round.
This course is for you if:
- Feel overwhelmed and want a simple, realistic system
- Want to grow food but don't want your garden to look or work like an allotment
- Like the idea of edible landscaping but don't know where to start
- Are short on time and want a low-maintenance garden that is still nature friendly
- Prefer practical guidance and visual learning over theory and waffle
- Are ready to make your garden work for you, not the other way round
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
- Lifetime access to the full Self-Sustaining Garden course
- Seasonal task calendar
- Plant Picker tool to help you choose plants that will thrive
- Tool list, pruning cheat sheet, planting guides
- Pest and weed management resources
- Perfect for independent 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
- Submit photos, goals and questions via email
- Receive a custom video from Mike
- 1-1 Call to move forward with complete confidence
- Ideal if you want tailored input to avoid mistakes and make faster progress
