Hi, I’m Michelle.
A home garden brings peace, joy, wellness, and a deeper connection to nature while encouraging us to care for the land.
I’m a self-taught organic gardener and registered nurse with five years’ experience growing a diverse home garden in raised beds and vertical planters. I enjoy sharing what I learn and connecting with fellow gardeners. My goal is to help you create a garden that fosters wellness, joy, peace and connection—to the seasonal rhythms and, for those who seek it, to the Creator—no matter your experience level.
Through my website, Instagram, and YouTube, I provide practical garden tips, resources, inspiration, and curated garden content. I also host The Garden Book Club, exploring a new garden-themed book each month to grow our knowledge and build community.
Let’s Grow Together!
Helpful Resources
- Want to grow your own plants form seed? Check out my Seed Starting guide.
- Need Help with Garden Pests? Check out my Organic Garden Pest Guide.
- Love books & community? Join The 2025 Garden Book Club, where we read a different garden themed book each month of the year.
- Want to certify your garden or yard as a wildlife-friendly space? Learn how here.
- Want to grow plants native to your area? Find out what to plant here.
- Want more garden inspiration? Sign up for my monthly newsletter for more tips, encouragement, seasonal gardening tasks and curated gift guides.
Get in Touch
For questions, business inquiries or collaborations
Hello@michellesgardengrows.com
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About Michelle
My Family
My husband and I live in SW Virginia. We have two children, a son and a daughter who are both living away at college. My husband Karl is my garden helper. Without him my beautiful kitchen garden would not be possible.
Starting a Home Garden
“I’ve dreamed of having a garden since I was a child, but for many years, life simply didn’t leave room for it.”
I have a Register Nurse (BSN) degree and worked many years as an RN prior to staying home to raise my children, care for an elderly parent and assist my husband in establishing a community of faith where I volunteered hours of admin, developing policies, coordinating teams, and teaching children and women.
After all of this, life finally gave way for gardening!
I believe my history in caregiving and pioneering new projects has strengthened my ability to care for a garden and encourage other gardeners. My one regret is that I didn’t start gardening when my children were younger so they could learn along with me.
ENCOURAGING OTHERS
In 2021 I started Michelle’s Garden Grows on Instagram as a journal of my garden journey and started encouraging others with what I was learning.
In 2024 I increased my efforts by starting this blog. I wanted to create a dedicated space where people could easily find and explore all the gardening tips and resources I was learning and sharing.
Home- Gardening Philosophy and Values
Gardening has taught me so much, and these are the principles I try to live by in the garden. Whether you’re just starting out or have been growing for years, I hope they inspire and guide you too.
Worship & Love for the Creator
I believe gardening is a stewardship and a reward rooted in the idea that God placed us in a beautiful garden from the beginning! I believe the creator of the world is the God of the Bible and everything comes from him. He gave humans the job of stewarding the earth; therefore, I embrace sustainable and eco-friendly gardening practices and give Him all the glory while appreciating the beautiful earth he gave us to steward.
RESPECT FOR NATURE
Gardening begins with respecting the natural world. That’s why I choose to garden organically with biodiversity in mind. I believe plants, animals, minerals, and the environment are all deeply interconnected—and our gardens are a small reflection of that larger harmony. When we care for the soil, we care for the plants. When we provide food and shelter for pollinators, we’re nurturing life beyond our backyard. Respecting nature means listening to its rhythms, working with it instead of against it, and appreciating the miracle in every seed, raindrop, and sunrise.
Biodiversity Matters
Appreciate the importance of biodiversity in fostering a healthy and resilient garden. I aim to incorporate a variety of plants to support local ecosystems. I believe home gardens are a hotspots for biodiversity and contribute to the health of our planet.
Unique Approach
Recognize each garden is unique, influenced by factors such as climate, soil and sunlight. Being adaptable in approach to addressing the specific conditions of the garden.
Patience and Perserverence
Gardening is a process that requires time and effort. Be patient with the growth cycles of plants and perservere through challenges.
Continuous Learning
Cultivating a mindset of continual learning. Staying curious about different plant species, gardening techniques and ecological principles.
Stewardship
Acknowledge the God-given role as a steward of the land. I take responsibility for the impact that my gardening practices may have on the environment, and this is why I garden organically.
Observation Skills
Develop keen observations skills to understand the needs of plants. Regularly monitor the garden to identify potential issues or opportunities for improvement.
Joy in the Process
Find joy in the act of gardening itself, not just the end results. Enjoy the therapeutic and fulfilling aspects of nurturing plants and creating a vibrant, outdoor space.
Community
Foster a sense of community through gardening. Share knowledge with and learn from others and collaborate with other gardeners.
Cycles of Renewal
And finally, embrace the natural cycles of growth, decay and renewal in the garden. I appreciate the beauty of seasonal changes in the garden as well as the life-cycle of plants that bring opportunity for new beginnings.