Level 1 · Beginner

Groundbreaker

The Growing Basics

The absolute basics. How a seed grows. The roles of flowers, herbs, vegetables, fruits. Watering your plants. Types of garden beds.

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Level 1

Level 1 Lessons

8 lessons · 68 min total

What Is a Seed?

Learn what seeds actually are, what they contain, and why understanding them is the first step to becoming a confident grower.

8 min read

Types of Plants: Herbs, Vegetables, Flowers & Fruit

Discover the four main categories of plants you can grow, what makes each one unique, and which ones are best for beginners.

8 min read

Understanding Sunlight and Water

Learn how much sunlight and water your plants actually need, how to read your space, and the most common watering mistake beginners make.

9 min read

Types of Garden Beds and Containers

Learn about in-ground beds, raised beds, containers, and vertical systems — and figure out which one is right for your space and budget.

9 min read

Your First Tools — What You Actually Need

Cut through the noise — learn the only 5 tools you need to start growing, what can wait, and how to budget your first garden.

8 min read

Growing the Natural Way

Learn why natural growing matters — no synthetic chemicals, build healthy soil with compost and cover crops, and manage pests the way nature intended.

10 min read

Planning Your First Garden

Bring it all together — assess your space, choose your first plants, check your timing, prepare your growing area, and plant your first seeds.

9 min read

Past the Basics — The Road From Here

You've just finished the foundation. Here's what you know now, what you can already do with it, and where the Academy takes you next.

7 min read

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The Fundamentals

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