Backyard vegetable gardening can be so tricky…

it feels like you need a degree to do it.

From choosing your materials to determining your layout, just getting started can feel overwhelming. And when all you get for your efforts is a tomato or two? It’s enough to make you want to throw in the trowel.

But you don’t have to
be a master gardener to
grow a stunning, successful veggie garden

And you don’t need a big yard or a ton of time to tend it, either.

You just need:

The right backyard garden setup for your space and growing goals

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And that’s where Auntie M comes in.

Let's get Growing

Sustainably-sourced, Colorado-friendly plants
and materials

A knowledgeable gardener who knows how to grow bountiful harvests in Denver

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We’re not a landscaping company.
and we’re not a nursery.

We’re a kitchen garden design and Care service
for Denver green thumbs

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We will design, plan, and even tend your garden
to keep those veggies coming all season long.

Small backyards and bountiful dreams welcome.

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Designing and building kitchen gardens
in Denver and surrounding areas

How would it feel to…

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enjoy homegrown veggies on your table for every meal

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have a beautiful garden oasis where you can escape and unwind

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pick up new skills and a hobby that’s good for your body and mind

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know you’re doing your part to reduce your impact on our environment

You can – and I’ll show you how.

everyone starts as a newbie…

meet Elisa Mack

Garden Designer & Consultant, aka Auntie M

Before gardening, I was a wigmaker and hair stylist in film and theater. I loved working with my hands and making something beautiful out of nothing. But an injury suddenly ended what I thought was my forever career.

I turned to gardening as a form of therapy and took as many classes as I could find.

As my cultivation knowledge blossomed, I became passionate not only about growing my own food, but also reducing waste and my impact on the environment.

Today, I help people unearth new passions and forms of therapy in their own backyard...

No matter your skill set or yard size, all are welcome at Auntie M’s Garden. That includes newbies, DIYers, and – yes! – even those who are pressed for time.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. You can take our designs and run with them yourself, or you can recruit our help at any stage of the garden tending cycle.

And you, too, can make something beautiful out of nothing.

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There’s nothing more gratifying than passing on a lifelong love for the Earth to our kids.

Let’s grow together!

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I needed a design for garden beds

that were functional and attractive.

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I didn’t know where to begin, and buying pre-fab felt boring.

I wanted a beautiful and functional vegetable garden — and knowledge about what to plant and how to care for it all.

Meeting Elisa, hearing about what she offered, and her knowledge and generosity in sharing it sealed the deal.

Everything was on time and exceeded expectations. I loved the plans, and the execution was flawless.

We are the envy of the neighborhood with our lush, productive garden each season. I feel like I am competent out there and have a good idea what to do to keep it going (though I will reach out if I need help again!!)”

Stephanie D.

Forget YouTube university

and get growing 

Whether you want to get your hands dirty or let us build and tend your garden, getting started is as easy as booking a free call. 

See our services below, then book your free discovery call to get started.

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