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- Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, disappointed and need a plan?
- Confused about where/how to start your garden?
- How to solve specific problems?
- Too many pest and disease issues?
My hourly onsite organic garden consultation and coaching service is the perfect solution. Tailored to meet your specific needs. I provide design concepts, tips, techniques and hands-on help. I love helping my clients with one-on-one personalised advice and a shortcut to success.
Think of it like a private class. We co-create your garden together to achieve your goals fast! You choose if we spend one hour together – or longer.
Suitable for suburban blocks, balcony gardens, retirement villages, communal gardens and small urban properties. This service is ideal for beginners to more experienced gardeners who want confidence to make decisions going forward.
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What are the Benefits of a Garden Consultation?
- Answers your questions and provides sustainable solutions;
- Solves problems and gives you the confidence to plan, design, grow and maintain your garden;
- Saves time and money by getting the results you want without struggling or wasting time;
- Personalised advice to help you meet your goals and source supplies you need;
- Avoids costly mistakes and heartache so you create an abundant garden you love quickly.
Find out how to improve your soil; integrate edibles into your current garden; use your small space efficiently indoors and out; optimise planting each season for varieties that grow well in our local climate; which fruit trees and support species are best for your needs; how to prune to improve harvests; how and when to fertilise + much more! My goal is to bring you more joy and edible rewards from your garden as quickly as possible. Read what just a few of my clients have to say.
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Front garden BEFORE consultation and a hugely productive space just 10 weeks later!
What does a Garden Consultation include?

- One hour onsite with expert advice and/or hands-on assistance;
- Pre-visit Questionnaire;
- Action Plan Report brief summary post onsite visit;
- Local Suppliers and Resource List (a comprehensive time and money-saving guide to sourcing local and online garden supplies);
- Complimentary plant material for your garden (seasonal cuttings or seeds);
- BONUS digital Garden Journal Planner & Workbook with garden planning tools [Value $5.00].
Please note: Price excludes GST (+10%) and additional travel if >50km* from my base location (see below).
How can you benefit from your garden consultation?
You can also use this service for seasonal assistance, planting plans for specific garden projects and onsite coaching or hands-on help in your garden. e.g. I provide advice on timing your planting; setting up warm or cool-season crops; container gardens; reinvigorating garden beds; what to plant where; compost and worm farms; pruning; crop rotation; maintenance; propagation; soil testing; troubleshooting pest and disease problems; and much more.
Here’s another example of what you can achieve in a short space of time. This is Colin’s garden. At 89, he wanted an easy, low-maintenance food garden to support his health. We started from scratch with simple systems and he was picking produce in just a few weeks. You can start small and build up to your dream garden over time. I can help with a plan and action steps. If Colin can do it, so you can you!

Just 7 weeks later – incredible abundance!

Can I pay by installment?
Yes, no problem! If you prefer to make a series of payments, please contact me to make arrangements rather than purchasing through this Shop page. Whatever works for you!
How many hours should you book?
As a guide on average, a one-hour consultation is the minimum time needed for small suburban gardens to help you get started. If you have more than one zone or several projects in mind, more time is likely needed and I’m happy to discuss prior to booking. For large blocks, new garden designs and acreage, I suggest you book an initial 2-hour site visit so we have adequate time to meet your needs. For large acreage or organisations, we may need longer depending on your requirements. Just select the quantity “1”, “2” or “3” during purchase.
Available for Gympie and Sunshine Coast residents in Australia only.
PLEASE NOTE: * Travel is included up to 50km round trip, from Chatsworth, Gympie, Queensland, 4570. An additional cost of 70c/km applies for travel >50km. Calculate here. A separate PayPal payment request will be sent via email after booking if additional travel is applicable. Thanks for your understanding.
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I need help but live outside your region for an onsite consultation
I also offer a flexible Live Chat Garden Coaching consultation service for clients around Australia, the United States, UK and many other countries. I apply the same principles and process I use for my onsite visits and ‘walk’ around your garden via Zoom on a mobile device (iPad, notebook, tablet or mobile phone). We have great fun! I have helped many clients around the world including all over the USA in different climate zones and states to achieve their goals. It’s a joy to help people and shortcut their results. Read a few reviews here. If you have any questions about your situation and what you’d like to achieve, please email me. I also offer a Live Chat Garden Coaching Call Gift Voucher. It’s been a great surprise gift for many happy gardeners.
How does garden coaching work?
Upon payment, you will receive a:
- Downloadable PDF file for your ‘Onsite Garden Consultation‘. Please read this booking information. I provide tips on maximising our time together + details of the process to make it quick, fun and easy.
- Pre-Visit Questionnaire Form to complete and return. This optimizes our onsite visit time and helps you clarify what you want to achieve.
- Download your Garden Journal Planner gift. [See below]

BONUS Gift!
PLUS you get instant access to my 28 page Garden Journal Planner. Packed with practical printable worksheets and templates you can use year after year. [Value $5.00]
Keeping a journal will help you become an expert in your own garden. These tools will help you design, plan, plant, maintain and keep records of your garden. A gift you will treasure for years to come.
How do I make a booking?
After I receive your Questionnaire, I contact you directly to make a booking at a mutually suitable time.
Still have questions prior to purchase? Feel free to email me.
Do you offer a payment plan?
Yes! I work with my clients so you can pay in instalments prior to your consultation if that works for you.
Can I purchase your garden consultation service as a gift?
Absolutely! GIFT VOUCHERS are available for weddings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, Christmas, birthdays or any special occasion. They also make a unique present for staff. Gift vouchers are available in hard copy and digital formats. Valid for 12 months.
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Client Feedback
“Thank you so much for today which I really enjoyed. Your knowledge is totally awesome and your generosity of spirit is wonderful. Your enthusiasm is very contagious and it is great to meet a person who is so passionate about sharing information. A friend of John’s came around. He has already done a bit of our fence and has agreed to put in some more wooden structures so the height of the fence along Zone 1 is uniform. These structures will then allow me to put some lattice along. Went to Organika and got a couple of large polystyrene boxes for the cuttings from my Chrissie present. Thank you is such a little word but I am so happy you have come into my life.” – June, Noosaville, Sunshine Coast
“There is a saying in education that “You don’t know what you don’t know”. I thought I knew what direction I wanted to get expert advice about and I did to a point, but Anne opened up a whole range of strategies and information that I didn’t even realise existed. You can only search Google when you know what to search for. For example I have a water tank devoted specifically to my edible garden. It had never even dawned on me that I could add tonics such as seaweed into it, but now it seems so obvious. It means that every time I use that hose, my vegetables automatically get more than just water, but now it’s without lugging those heavy watering cans or messy hose-on attachments.
Anne’s report was really thorough. She itemised in detail everything we discussed and added resource lists and links to further information. It is blatantly obvious at first glance that this report is not something just for a quick read, although it is easy reading. Mine was a “long term” resource specifically written for me, my garden, my strategies, my achievements, my problems and my To Do’s.
And…it didn’t end with the report. She’s still advising me. I thoroughly recommend, to anyone with a garden or anyone who wants a garden to get her over to your place for one of these consultations. She is highly organised, thoroughly prepared, very down to earth, inspiring and worth every cent.” – Su Hopper, Glasshouse Mountains
“Your knowledge of design, problem-solving in the garden, organic solutions and knowing the issues you see and how to fix are amazing…worth every cent to get you to look at my garden as it will save me heaps by not doing the wrong thing to get the results I want..thanks heaps Anne Gibson.” – Maureen Buckett, Caloundra
“Anne is just brilliant. What can we say – just the best experience to inspire us and actually believe we can create a lush and productive garden in sandy soils. Anne arrived at our doorstep prepared, with her gorgeous basket of goodies, bearing sample bags, planting guides and little plant cuttings – an absolute gift for a garden. However, it was the sharing of her experience and useful tips – in itself an ecosystem – well rounded, practical, fit for purpose, comprehensive, and so well explained. Anne isn’t a consultant who just tells you what to do, she works to engage and educate, so you understand. It’s an integrated approach that motivates and inspires action – all in doable bite sized chunks. Anne is the first thing that you must get for your garden.” – Jasmine and Geoff, Peregian Beach
“After hearing Anne talk at the Nambour Garden Expo this year I put my name down for a Garden Consultation and I’m so glad I did. I knew I had the basics for a productive garden but just kept feeling overwhelmed and distracted by all the jobs I had to do. But then along came Anne…. with cuttings from her garden, sample pkts, various seeds and a whole lot of GOOD ADVICE. Anne gave me very clear and simple ideas about how to achieve a productive garden, keep up a regular supply of fresh greens and protein for my beautiful girls (chickens) along with sound gardening principles to increase yields. As we rambled through the garden Anne referred to plants as “babies” “teenagers” and “mothers” and then the penny dropped and it just made a whole lot of sense. Thanks to Anne, that “overwhelming feeling” has disappeared and all I want to do now is begin the journey and watch my garden grow more beautiful as it grows older.” – Andrea Hudson, Dayboro
“I, too, heard Anne talk at the Nambour Garden Expo and quickly realised that she is a very knowledgeable gardener who could translate her experience into a very practical and workable partnership with ‘me and my vegies’. Furthermore, she is a delightful person whose enthusiasm for gardening can only encourage you … greatly! I am so pleased I had Anne visit my garden and I certainly learnt a lot from her. What I learnt was specific to my situation and my vegie garden and what was especially helpful was the detailed, written report I received after her visit. There is so much to take in when you are talking with Anne so having the report has really helped me focus in on what I needed to do … and I have done most of it! I feel that my gardening journey/outcome has taken a ‘quantum leap’ because of Anne’s input and I can only highly recommend any opportunity to interact with, and learn from, her.” – Annette Millar
“I met Anne at a class at our local community garden. Having just completed a new home with a blank canvas when it came to the garden, I was keen to get the mix and placement of our garden beds right from the outset. Anne came up with a plan for the beds and where to plant edibles vs ornamentals, as well as helping with some valuable insight into soil health, and plant health, as the greatest tools to control pests naturally. What a bonus when she arrived for our consultation with a basket full of cuttings to get started with. She has stayed in touch answering my questions and even came back for a health check with still more goodies to plant. The garden certainly doesn’t look like it’s only 11 months old. Thanks Anne – your knowledge and shared love of my garden fetish has been invaluable.” – Fiona Gregory, Palmwoods
“After meeting Anne at a couple of public engagements and having enjoyed her newsletters and web information, I asked her to come to my home for a kitchen garden consultation. She came for a couple of hours and I would have loved to have kept her here all day. Anne has a broad knowledge and her advice is down to earth with sound reasoning. She helped me start my own soil mix and gave me information I’d asked for on container gardening, composting, crop rotation, pest management, seed raising and creating a worm farm. She suggested how I could intermingle other edible plants with my soon to be established tropic and flowering gardens and gave me information on where I could best access all the different gardening requirements. Over the past month my ‘garden babies’ are flourishing and I am growing in confidence thanks to Anne’s guidance and information in her post-visit report. It was lovely having time with Anne and I know I will continue to consult with her as I continue the cycle from ‘teeny paddock to plate’.” – Ann Hancock
“My husband and I moved to the Noosa area in August 2017. We had been keen gardeners back in Sydney but hadn’t a clue about subtropical plants or weather conditions. After attending a workshop with Anne Gibson (aka The Micro Gardener) at the Noosaville library, we decided to book an onsite garden consultation. Anne was helpful right from the start, sending us pre-visit forms to complete and asking for photos of our existing garden. Which meant by the time she arrived on our doorstep she had already done the ground work and knew the direction we were headed. Not only that but she bought along cuttings and produce from her own garden that were exactly what we aspired to grow! As we moved around the garden Anne made suggestions and recommendations. There was no need for us to take notes, as she promised all would be detailed in the Client Report & Action Plan she would email later that week. True to her word the report arrived, along with a list of local suppliers and a summary of edible & kitchen garden plants. We also purchased Anne’s Moon Calendar and Subtropical Planting Guide, both have proved to be invaluable assets. It’s been a couple of months since Anne’s initial visit and we are slowly working our way through her detailed Action Plan. The compost is underway, all cuttings are being recycled to aid soil improvement, a vertical garden has been installed and the cuttings she provided are healthy and strong. Anne has followed up with us several times via email, she has a genuine interest in seeing our garden flourish and we feel confident knowing she is available should we need advice down the track.” – Gail & Doug Hay
“Although I have been gardening for many years and my mother before me was a gardener, Anne helped me enormously with ideas on specific areas and specific problems with my site. What a wealth of information Anne is!! I LOVED the gifts Anne brings. Loved planting her plants! For someone like me already a gardener, Anne’s information was able to take my knowledge to another level! Details like the plant vetiver to plant around the creek. We can learn so much from the internet but to have someone come personally to your garden is such an inspiration. Thank you Anne so much.” – Glenda Sawtell
“We booked a consultation with Anne as we had invested a lot of money and time into establishing our garden but felt we were not getting a good enough return. We had problems with pests, nutrient deficiencies and needed help and advice with addressing these issues and maximising our crops. Anne brought us some wonderful goodies and cuttings from her garden, and made sure to address all of our issues and concerns. Her follow up had fantastic detail and her recommendations and information sheets are absolutely invaluable. We are slowly implementing Anne’s recommendations into our garden and can already see good results. Anne provided us with a suppliers list so we know exactly where to purchase the things we need at the best prices. It is such a huge help having all of her experience and research documented into easy to follow information sheets. Anne has followed up with us twice since the appointment and genuinely wants to see people achieve their gardening goals. If you are considering an appointment with Anne, it is a very good investment. Her knowledge and passion for growing an abundance of healthy organic produce will inspire you!” – Fiona Alagich
“I asked Anne to come to advise me on my garden after I had attended a micro green workshop. She had impressed me with her knowledge, her friendly attitude and her ability to make her knowledge accessible. I was not disappointed. My in-home consultation provided valuable knowledge which shared principles for specific application, which I feel confident and able to incorporate. Anne gave me many ideas, offered support and encouragement. She has been generous with her knowledge and provided ongoing follow up. Her report is a valuable resource I can refer back to. She has provided me with resources to continue with implementing our garden plan. My garden has already benefited and I feel better informed to care for my garden and able to seek help again should I require it.” – Margaret Wells
“Thankyou!!! WOW!!! What an extensive plan and list. What a wonderful resource you have provided!! What a wonderful service you have provided us! You are certainly worth every cent! Looking forward to this exciting journey.” – Rachael and Michael Baulch, Sunrise Beach
“I’ve been wanting to do this Consultation with Anne for a few years now and finally, I did it. Anne sees things that you just don’t and what she notices makes complete sense and easy to action. The best thing Anne did to get me organised was the initial questionnaire. It really made me think about what I wanted to achieve and then Anne’s visit helped me realise how it is possible and how I can do it. The tips I learned on how to structure my vertical garden and then protect my veggies from the blistering full sun made growing possible where I thought it just wasn’t. How to get more growing space in my courtyard by seeing the suitable space and what can go where. I got rid of things that just weren’t suitable – didn’t provide me with anything and now replacing with edible lovelies and making better use of my space growing my colourful crops. Anne has even suggested using my gold fish pond as a source for growing edible plants I love. Anne’s report after her visit just blew me away – so detailed on how to be completely successful. I loved it all! I now have more growing and eat more from my courtyard. Thank you Anne. If you want to make the most of what you have and eat the things you love, I highly recommend the consultation with Anne – you’ll be glad you did.” – Penelope
“Anne has provided so much valuable information to help me on my way to becoming an expert in my own garden. I literally have a patch of grass and Anne has given me all the information I need to provide my whole family food for life! Im a complete novice gardener and had no idea how much food I could grow in a very average sized suburban backyard. Now I have a beautiful design, loads of resources and ongoing support from the lovely Anne. Thank you so much, I can’t wait to show you all my progress.” – Samantha Allars
“I was a little unsure whether to pay for a garden consultation, but because I have been unable to grow anything really worthwhile in the raised garden beds, I went ahead on the recommendation of a work friend. I was so amazed at the knowledge that Anne had, and her enthusiasm and passion for what she does. She was so thorough in her report with advice on how to go about fixing my garden soil, what to plant, lots of links to places, and also gave lots of other advice regarding our lime, lemon and banana trees. I totally recommend Anne’s consultation. I feel she has put me on the right pathway to produce organic food for the family and she has backed it all up with so much information to refer to at any time.” Karen S
“Anne is incredibly knowledgeable, generous with her time and advice, as helpful as she could possibly be. Plus you get all sorts of resources, including a written report and voice recording! Wow! Anne is thorough, efficient and really focuses on individual goals and what is realistically possible for not only the garden but for the gardener (me!). I would highly recommend you have a consultation – it will save you time, energy and money wasted on products that you do not need. It will help you have a successful garden or property and put a smile on your face.” – Janet Roth
“I had Anne come to visit when I had just moved to an apartment with a balcony and a rooftop. After meeting her previously and browsing her website I knew she, The Micro Gardener, would be perfect to help me plan some green living areas and herb/vegetable gardens to suit my areas. We live on the Ocean front so are exposed to strong winds, salt, and full sun. Anne listened to my ideas, understood that this was to be a work in progress as we were barely moved in, doing renovations etc so there was no pressure, just helpful advice. Anne’s subsequent report was extremely helpful and showed her wide knowledge. The addresses and links to local suppliers was great. The suggestions for plants to suit rooftop conditions were excellent, as were her ideas for outdoor design, colour and themes. Also important to me was the information on caring and maintenance of my existing plants and for future planning. I have purchased a bokashi compostor, on her recommendation, perfect for apartments! I have begun to work on areas of the rooftop, planting screen plants that will withstand the conditions, the beginnings of a ‘display’ of aloes and my raised garden bed and vertical herb garden are going well. I refer back to Anne’s report and the information sheets and planting guides regularly and love getting her newsletter. A helpful and inspiring experience!” – Lynda Morrison
“The consultation was very helpful. So many ideas and suggestions! Anne could ‘see’ the gardens and potential to grow food all over our place. So wonderful to receive a bounty of flowers, herbs and vegies – inspiring to know what we can produce. And a great reminder to stay motivated for several days after the visit. Really appreciate the follow up notes – allows us to create a timeline and realistic goals. Sarah is super excited. This one hour has empowered her to take this knowledge and experience where ever she may live in her life.” – Jenny Sargent
“Thanks again for your terrific help. I just can’t wait to be eating as lovely vegies/plants as you brought me. I’ve had two meals of the parsley. I’ve never, ever seen parsley as big leafed and as strong stems as what you brought and I had the kale steamed last night for tea. It was delish! You will be really pleased with me. I’ve just spent the last 2 hours planting the seedlings you gave me into hopefully a nutrient-rich mix. Thank you for your notes on the on-site consult.” – Lyn Geisel
“My one on one Consultation with Anne was so beneficial in many ways. I have an existing vegetable garden but wanted advice on growing better crops and was also interested in the micro greens. Since Anne’s visit the improvement in my garden has been amazing. I followed Anne’s tips and within a week my soil has improved, it is now moist and healthy. My seedlings are the healthiest l have ever had. Anne showed me how to make my own potting mix and how to use the natural resources I have on site to enrich the soil in my veg garden. I have planted my first batch of Microgreens which are already popping their heads through the soil. I understand so much more about sustaining a healthy garden. To watch how quickly my seedlings are growing is exciting. I would recommend Anne to anyone who wants to grow their knowledge in healthy organic gardening.” – Mandy Bond
“I had moved from a cold growing area to subtropical growing area a couple of years ago. Obviously found growing fruit and veges quite different with some success in some areas but not others. I needed help but couldn’t find anyone that was able to. Then along came Anne. Anne was wonderful, she spent a considerable amount of time with me advising what I could do where on my 5 acres. My main priority being to provide enough fruit and vege for ourselves throughout the year. Anne gave me a lot of valuable information on the day and in a written report. Anne not only answered questions, gave advice and ongoing tasks but also where I could source local products etc I definitely recommend Anne and will be having ongoing consultations with her.” – Karen Henderson
“Anne came to our home with great enthusiasm to assist us with our garden. She had practical suggestions of ways we could successfully grow fruit and vegetables in our garden. She has extensive experience establishing edible gardens in the sub tropics. She took into account our plans for our garden and suggested improvements that would better help us to achieve our goals. She also gave us alternative ideas that we hadn’t thought of, all her ideas were achievable and realistic to our situation. In her garden report she gave us ideas on how to improve our garden in manageable stages starting immediately with what we already had. We would thoroughly recommend Anne to anyone who wants to establish or rejuvenate a garden.” – Michael and Diane Clancy
“This was, and is, a truly lovely and amazing experience. Anne is an inspiring person. She is very passionate about gardening to be sustainable and healthy, it is hard not to get inspired and excited! The amount of time and the resources given and shared is comprehensive, but fun!…. I am sooooooooo excited and to get going, starting little by little, including my children, my husband is even excited, I thoroughly recommend Anne to give you ideas etc.” – Elisabeth Rajesh
“Anne was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and just what I, the ultra amateur gardener needed. I would highly recommend one of her consultations to anyone starting out on their gardening journey. My style before Anne came along was very much trial and error and almost as many errors as trials. I have direction and focus now. I know what I need to do. It’s only a week since my consultation but the garden has already improved. I am very much looking forward to implementing more recommendations over the next few months and enjoying the benefits.” – Prue Oswin
“I have recently moved to a duplex which had previously been tenanted and the poor garden was very neglected apart from a lemon and a lime tree in the back garden. So I got in touch with Anne to help me create a garden which would not only be a bountiful edible garden but would contain natives and other colourful plants which would also be of benefit to all the local birds and insects too. As I thought that my expectations for ALL areas (as opposed to just focusing on one area) of my garden would be a bit daunting, I decided to have a Zoom meeting with Anne prior to the consultation. Anne was amazing. She listened carefully and immediately understood my vision and was totally supportive, which gave me the reassurance that I needed. I was immediately impressed with her generosity of spirit, in that she is so enthusiastic in sharing her extensive knowledge and is very passionate about helping you as much as she possibly can. I have been on a huge learning curve since I met Anne. Prior to the day of the consult, I did all the homework that Anne gave me. It is not compulsory but if you want to get the most out of Anne’s visit, then it is a great thing to do as you will learn more about your garden than you ever thought possible. One thing I love about Anne is that she thinks of everything.
It was like Christmas when Anne arrived on the day of the consultation. She arrived with a big basket filled with various cuttings of various herbs, plants and flowers. She had even bought flower cuttings that were in my favourite colour, such is her attention to detail. She also had a little goodies pack plus samples of some things that I might find useful in my garden eg grow bags. We then walked around my garden with Anne giving suggestions as to what to plant where etc. Everything she told me was recorded by Anne and this was then sent to me, so I could listen to it as many times as I wanted. After the visit, I received information on a whole range of topics ranging from how to deter my neighbour’s cat from using my garden as a public loo, to the best plants for shaded areas. I also learnt where to buy absolutely anything that I could possibly need in my garden. I loved reading through Anne’s Action Plan after the consultation which was incredibly comprehensive and outlined a plan with both long and short term goals which I hope will all be achievable. Unfortunately for Anne, I am the sort of person who always has questions to ask and I have lost count of the number of emails that we have exchanged. Anne is always there to give help and reassurance which is why I would not hesitate to recommend anybody who is thinking of having a consultation, to go ahead and book one. The service that Anne provides is excellent and most certainly very good value for the money.” – June Spehr
“Having recently downsized, Anne’s consultation in my own home has given me the necessary tools and confidence to plan, build and maintain my own gardens and create an outdoor sanctuary. Anne has a wealth of knowledge and experience and she certainly offers an invaluable personalized service. Anne my garden thanks you and I thank you for your loving kindness and the special gifts you bring.” – Terrie Connellan
“We were more than satisfied with the assistance, kindness and thoroughness of the visit and follow up. We were inspired by Anne’s ‘can do’ attitude and positive support after our failed attempts and floods. Her follow-up was so immediately responsive and helpful, that we were not left stuck at any point. We feel empowered, while knowing we have a lot to learn still, and have an amazing amount of information from her that will inform us as we go.” – Carol L
“Thank you very much for such a wonderful report. We are still trying to digest it, plenty of other things happening in our life too. The aspects we found most beneficial were your advice, personal attention, report and action plan, pre-visit questionnaire, planting pack gift and inspiration/ideas/solutions. Very likely to book another consultation, and recommend to others. We think you provide a wonderful service.” – Lois & Daryl Wilton
“Thank you Anne for your excellent Garden Coaching session and follow up report. It was a truly wonderful experience for our family, and has set us up on a clear step-by-step journey to reaching our food production goals! Your positivity and energy is inspiring, and we are very grateful for your generous sharing of knowledge and resources. If I start to feel overwhelmed or lose my way I have your very comprehensive report and strategy to come back to, to help keep me on track!!! Thank you also for your care and consideration in finding fun ways to involve our daughter in this journey. I wholeheartedly recommend others to get in touch with you for a consultation of their own.” – Lynda G
“Great garden consultation – she provided me what my plants are lacking and gave me a step by step action I have to take. Her garden principle is a sustainable method and I love her way of approach.”– Akemi Kobayashi
“Thanks Anne so much – you really are inspiring. I loved the day and got a lot out of it. I will send you a picture of the next bit when I am done. I had the best time and I am really looking forward to your report. I have already grouped a few plants differently and created a big mess!” – Elizabeth Woods
“Love the company and knowledge Anne has.” – Lesley Armstrong
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Fern –
Couldn’t be happier with the consultation we received from Anne. I believe she has saved us a lot of future heartache in our garden! It was also great value considering all the time and effort Anne put in both before, during and after the consult. Highly recommend!
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Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much for the feedback on your consult Fern. Loved meeting you and your family and sharing strategies, opportunities and solutions to support your goals for a productive garden. You have a stunning property and great structure already in place. Looking forward to supporting you and watching your garden grow and thrive in years to come. Warm regards, Anne
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Lynda G –
Thank you Anne for your excellent Garden Coaching session and follow up report. It was a truly wonderful experience for our family, and has set us up on a clear step-by-step journey to reaching our food production goals! Your positivity and energy is inspiring, and we are very grateful for your generous sharing of knowledge and resources. If I start to feel overwhelmed or lose my way I have your very comprehensive report and strategy to come back to, to help keep me on track!!! Thank you also for your care and consideration in finding fun ways to involve our daughter in this journey. I wholeheartedly recommend others to get in touch with you for a consultation of their own 🙂
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Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and experience with my service Lynda. I love your beautiful acreage property and it’s a privilege to work with you to co-create an even more productive, healthier garden to feed your family. You’ve already put so much effort into your property’s planting and design, and that’s a credit you. A maintenance routine, using your own resources efficiently, pruning and planting close to the house strategies will no doubt make life much more rewarding. Thrilled to hear Amelia has started enjoying the garden more with you too. I’m sure this year you’ll be growing and harvesting enough to replace your weekly food box and look forward to more photos and updates along the way. All the best and thanks again. Anne 🙂
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Owen & Karen Gray –
Anne is passionate about this work and has a vast amount of knowledge. In one hour, Karen and I now have a plan to see us through the next few years. Great value for money and we intend on getting Anne out again once we implement our first stage.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much Owen. Glad you found the report and extra How To information sheets helpful. Look forward to following your progress and sharing updates as your Kitchen Garden grows and produces nutritious healthy food for you both. Those raised beds are going to be fabulous. Cheers Anne
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Maureen Buckett –
Your knowledge of design, problem-solving in the garden, organic solutions and knowing the issues you see and how to fix are amazing…worth every cent to get you to look at my garden as it will save me heaps by not doing the wrong thing to get the results I want..thanks heaps Anne Gibson.
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Mrs. Isabel M. Ogg & Karla Ogg –
My daughter Karla, and I shared the cost of a consultation with Anne. We had been experimental gardeners for 5 years – a polite way of saying we were trying all sorts of plantings, feeding and areas of the garden to see how things shaped up or were just more compost. It has been an excellent decision! Not only did we have an experienced LOCAL person assessing our garden, but Anne is so knowledgeable and it was just such a pleasure to be able to ask questions face-to-face. I so enjoyed Anne’s presentation at the Caloundra Library the month before and felt it was time to be more organized in the garden. Anne is so encouraging of what we had done well, it made me feel I could tackle some more ideas and keep having vegetables and fruit producing meanwhile.
Thanks Anne – I so enjoyed our consultation and look forward to our Stage 2 review.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much Isabel. It was an honour to come to work with you and Karla and share in the process of taking what you’ve already achieved to the next level. Really proud of all you’ve already done. A garden is never finished – it’s like an ever changing artwork and as gardeners, your plants are your paints. It’s going to look even more amazing as you add colour and reposition some of your edibles to create shade for a lovely place to sit. Already you’ve got a pumpkin and more fruit on the way by following some simple principles. You’ve got the structural elements in place and the exciting phase is next, as you build healthier soil and position plants as companions to provide you with a more sustainable garden, with less work and more enjoyment. Looking forward to more plant pics and sharing in your harvests. Thanks for inviting me on this beautiful journey with you. Anne x
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Karen and Owen –
Anne provides a thorough and professional service that has exceeded our expectations on all levels. Anne conducted a site visit at our home and completed a comprehensive report afterwards. Anne has gone above and beyond and her enthusiasm and passion for gardening is contagious. We recommend Anne’s services without hesitation and look forward to working with her on an ongoing basis to assist us to turn our property into a beautiful edible garden.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Karen I really appreciate your feedback and it’s been a privilege and pleasure working with you both. I can’t wait to see progress pics and get updates as your Stage 1 kitchen garden beds establish and are filled with abundant nourishing food. I look forward to working with you again soon. Warm regards Anne
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Katrina Hayward –
We are new to gardening edible crops and unfortunately were having little success. We started to think, why bother! The planning and planting of our garden was done by a landscaper but we didn’t have the knowledge to improve it and didn’t realise the soil was of poor quality. Anne’s one hour consult was very informative and educational. She tested the soil and gave us great advice and a comprehensive plan to move forward. We have some confidence now to put the plan into action and feel we will see some success. Anne’s plan is easy to follow but if we have any queries she is quick to reply to emails. I’m certain we will see huge benefits from her visit, we are beginning to see some already.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks Katrina for your early feedback. In the next few months I am confident you’ll take your beautiful new garden to even greater production and success. With a little extra love put into your soil pantry and watering system, your kitchen garden plants and fruit trees will thrive. Far less ‘dried arrangements’ from now on! Looking forward to update pics as you go and seeing new growth and lot of healthy harvests. Thanks again for working with me. Warm regards, Anne
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Jenny and Ross Hughes –
Anne’s consultancy is most professional and yet goes far beyond that. Her pre and post emails are most helpful and encouraging. Our soil is terrible and Anne’s advice on the necessary improvements have made us re-think our garden. In particular, we now realise the active nature of composting. We’ve long composted, but not with the vigour required. Anne has made us understand how we have to be much more proactive. Too early yet to report on growing success, but we feel some degree of confidence. Anne’s report has so much in it, it needs to be read many times and is our reference guide. We would recommend a consultation as a good investment.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much Jenny for working with me. I have every confidence you and Ross are going to enjoy a productive deck garden that takes advantage of your sunlight that is much easier to maintain than downstairs. You have so many resources on site to take advantage of to take your composting to the next level to help you sustain your garden. I can’t wait to see your bananas start to thrive and gift you beautiful fruit and for your container gardens to start producing. Looking forward to staying in touch on your journey. Warm regards Anne
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Suzanne Hopper –
There is a saying in education that “You don’t know what you don’t know”.
I thought I knew what direction I wanted to get expert advice about and I did to a point, but Anne opened up a whole range of strategies and information that I didn’t even realise existed. You can only search Google when you know what to search for. For example I have a water tank devoted specifically to my edible garden. It had never even dawned on me that I could add tonics such as seaweed into it, but now it seems so obvious. It means that every time I use that hose, my vegetables automatically get more that just water, but now it’s without lugging those heavy watering cans or messy hose-on attachments.
Anne’s report was really thorough. She itemised in detail everything we discussed and added resource lists and links to further information.
It is blatantly obvious at first glance that this report is not something just for a quick read, although it is easy reading. Mine was a “long term” resource specifically written for me, my garden, my strategies, my achievements, my problems and my To Do’s.
And…it didn’t end with the report. She’s still advising me.
I thoroughly recommend, to anyone with a garden or anyone who wants a garden to get her over to your place for one of these consultations. She is highly organised, thoroughly prepared, very down to earth, inspiring and worth every cent.
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Anne Gibson –
Su, thank YOU so much for your generous feedback. I’m so happy you got great value out of our time together – and since the visit! It brings me such joy to help you optimise every aspect of your gardening experience, especially when it’s for future health. A garden is the best ‘classroom’ to learn in. I look forward to seeing photos and getting updates as you implement the suggestions in your report, as you reap even greater rewards from your beautiful garden. Thank you for inviting me to co-create it with you. Warm regards, Anne
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Michael and Diane Clancy –
Anne came to our home with great enthusiasm to assist us with our garden. She had practical suggestions of ways we could successfully grow fruit and vegetables in our garden. She has extensive experience establishing edible gardens in the sub tropics. She took into account our plans for our garden and suggested improvements that would better help us to achieve our goals.
She also gave us alternative ideas that we hadn’t thought of, all her ideas were achievable and realistic to our situation. In her garden report she gave us ideas on how to improve our garden in manageable stages starting immediately with what we already had.
We would thoroughly recommend Anne to anyone who wants to establish or rejuvenate a garden.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much Diane for your feedback. I have really enjoyed working with you both to co-design a beautiful productive garden front and back. Planning your project and implementing in stages will help you enjoy each step of the journey. Looking forward to sharing photos and seeing your garden thrive and give you greater privacy, enjoyment and food. Thanks for inviting me to help you. Cheers Anne
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Karen S (withheld) –
I was a little unsure whether to pay for a garden consultation, but because I have been unable to grow anything really worthwhile in the raised garden beds, I went ahead on the recommendation of a work friend. I was so amazed at the knowledge that Anne had, and her enthusiasm and passion for what she does. She was so thorough in her report with advice on how to go about fixing my garden soil, what to plant, lots of links to places, and also gave lots of other advice regarding our lime, lemon and banana trees. I totally recommend Anne’s consultation. I feel she has put me on the right pathway to produce organic food for the family and she has backed it all up with so much information to refer to at any time.
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Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much, Karen. It’s inspiring to see the progress you’ve made already. Great to hear you’re making potting mix to improve your soil; planted out your free plant gifts; started your journal; correctly pruned your fruit trees to remove the pest problems; and ready to start your microgreens! Little steps that will make a BIG difference in the health and productivity of your beautiful garden … and more joy in the coming year. Thanks again for the privilege of helping you with a plan to take your garden to the next level. Warm regards Anne
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Jasmine –
Anne is just brilliant.
What can we say – just the best experience to inspire us and actually believe we can create a lush and productive garden in sandy soils.
Anne arrived at our doorstep prepared, with her gorgeous basket of goodies, bearing sample bags, planting guides and little plant cuttings – an absolute gift for a garden.
However, it was the sharing of her experience and useful tips – in itself an ecosystem – well rounded, practical, fit for purpose, comprehensive, and so well explained.
Anne isn’t a consultant who just tells you what to do, she works to engage and educate, so you understand. It’s an integrated approach that motivates and inspires action – all in doable bite sized chunks.
Anne is the first thing that you must get for your garden
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Anne Gibson –
Hi Jasmine/Geoff
Thank you SO much for your generous feedback. It’s a pleasure working with you both to co-create a garden space you love and one that meets all your goals. I look forward to sharing updates with you as you implement your garden projects.
It’s truly a privilege to help you.
See you soon!
Warm regards Anne
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Jan Murphy –
I can’t thanks Anne enough for the time, information, answering my numerous questions and following up after the generous consultation. Thanks Anne!
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Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much, Jan for your kind feedback. It’s been a pleasure helping you and Garry at your gorgeous property with getting your orchard plan in place for better production and healthy fruit trees. I’m confident you will achieve your goals following the action plan and look forward to updates and staying in touch. Warm regards, Anne
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Penelope –
I’ve been wanting to do this Consultation with Anne for a few years now and finally, I did it. Anne sees things that you just don’t and what she notices makes complete sense and easy to action. The best thing Anne did to get me organised was the initial questionnaire. It really made me think about what I wanted to achieve and then Anne’s visit helped me realise how it is possible and how I can do it. The tips I learned on how to structure my vertical garden and then protect my veggies from the blistering full sun made growing possible where I thought it just wasn’t. How to get more growing space in my courtyard by seeing the suitable space and what can go where. I got rid of things that just weren’t suitable – didn’t provide me with anything and now replacing with edible lovelies and making better use of my space growing my colourful crops. Anne has even suggested using my gold fish pond as a source for growing edible plants I love. Anne’s report after her visit just blew me away – so detailed on how to be completely successful. I loved it all! I now have more growing and eat more from my courtyard. Thank you Anne 🙂
If you want to make the most of what you have and eat the things you love, I highly recommend the consultation with Anne – you’ll be glad you did.
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Anne Gibson –
Hi Penelope
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. I loved spending time with you both and helping you see the possibilities for your lovely courtyard garden. It has great ‘bones’! Good design is even more important for small spaces and I’m confident you can have all the plants you love by using the space in new ways and being a tough ‘landlord’.
I look forward to updated photos as you put your plan into action and I’m sure you’re going to enjoy your garden room even more in years to come. Thank you for inviting me to co-create your garden and share in the journey going forward. Oh, and your delicious cake, tea and pats from Bailey made the time most enjoyable too!
Warm regards Anne
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Janet R –
Anne is incredibly knowledgeable, generous with her time and advice, as helpful as she could possibly be. Plus you get all sorts of resources, including a written report and voice recording! Wow! Anne is thorough, efficient and really focuses on individual goals and what is realistically possible for not only the garden but for the gardener (me!). I would highly recommend you have a consultation- it will save you time, energy and money wasted on products that you do not need. It will help you have a successful garden or property and put a smile on your face.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Hi Janet
Thank you SO much for your kind feedback. I’m so thrilled you are now empowered with the knowledge, action plan and tools you need to get your garden productive and thriving. It’s a pleasure working with you and helping ‘join the dots’. Ah ha moments are just the best! I look forward to following your progress and sharing in your joys as you create your beautiful food garden.
With gratitude, Anne
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Carol Liknaitzky –
We were more than satisfied with the assistance, kindness and thoroughness of the visit and follow up. We were inspired by Anne’s ‘can do’ attitude and positive support after our failed attempts and floods. Her follow-up was so immediately responsive and helpful, that we were not left stuck at any point. We feel empowered, while knowing we have a lot to learn still, and have an amazing amount of information from her that will inform us as we go.
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Anne Gibson –
Carol, thank you SO much for your feedback – I sincerely appreciate your kind words. It has been a pleasure meeting both you and Shelley. You are both like-minded ‘can do’ girls and I’m super proud of what you’ve done so far. It’s a privilege to work with you to achieve your goals and design out the problem areas and issues. You have an incredible property with so many opportunities. I look forward to updates and cheering you on as you co-create your productive paradise, food forest and kitchen gardens. Enjoy the journey. Cheers Anne
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Samantha Allars –
Anne has provided so much valuable information to help me on my way to becoming an expert in my own garden. I literally have a patch of grass and Anne has given me all the information I need to provide my whole family food for life! Im a complete novice gardener and had no idea how much food I could grow in a very average sized suburban backyard. Now I have a beautiful design, loads of resources and ongoing support from the lovely Anne. Thank you so much, I can’t wait to show you all my progress:)
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Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much for your feedback Samantha and for inviting me to help you. I’ve loved co-creating a Kitchen Garden design for your backyard and can vision the abundant and beautiful space you are going to create as you implement your plan. I’m so excited to watch your new garden grow and develop. I look forward to supporting you on your journey and see your update pics. Keep me posted. Warm regards, Anne
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June Spehr –
I have recently moved to a duplex which had previously been tenanted and the poor garden was very neglected apart from a lemon and a lime tree in the back garden. So I got in touch with Anne to help me create a garden which would not only be a bountiful edible garden, but would contain natives and other colourful plants which would also be of benefit to all the local birds and insects too. As I thought that my expectations for ALL areas (as opposed to just focusing on one area) of my garden would be a bit daunting, I decided to have a Zoom meeting with Anne prior to the consultation. Anne was amazing. She listened carefully and immediately understood my vision and was totally supportive, which gave me the reassurance that I needed. I was immediately impressed with her generosity of spirit, in that she is so enthusiastic in sharing her extensive knowledge and is very passionate about helping you as much as she possibly can. I have been on a huge learning curve since I met Anne
Prior to the day of the consult, I did all the homework that Anne gave me. It is not compulsory but if you want to get the most out of Anne’s visit, then it is a great thing to do as you will learn more about your garden than you ever thought possible. One thing I love about Anne is that she thinks of everything.
It was like Christmas when Anne arrived on the day of the consultation. She arrived with a big basket filled with various cuttings of various herbs, plants and flowers. She had even bought flower cuttings that were in my favourite colour, such is her attention to detail. She also had a little goodies pack plus samples of some things that I might find useful in my garden e.g. grow bags. We then walked around my garden with Anne giving suggestions as to what to plant where etc. Everything she told me was recorded by Anne and this was then sent to me, so I could listen to it as many times as I wanted.
After the visit, I received information on a whole range of topics ranging from how to deter my neighbour’s cat from using my garden as a public loo, to the best plants for shaded areas. I also learnt where to buy absolutely anything that I could possibly need in my garden. I loved reading through Anne’s Action Plan after the consultation which was incredibly comprehensive and outlined a plan with both long and short-term goals which I hope will all be achievable.
Unfortunately for Anne, I am the sort of person who always has questions to ask and I have lost count of the number of e-mails that we have exchanged. Anne is always there to give help and reassurance which is why I would not hesitate to recommend anybody who is thinking of having a consultation, to go ahead and book one. The service that Anne provides is excellent and most certainly very good value for the money.
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Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much for your lovely words June. It’s been a pleasure helping you so far and I love watching your enthusiasm grow as you expand your garden and skills. Looking forward to sharing the journey with you and seeing your vision come to fruition. Saving my pink geranium cuttings for you next visit.
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Andrea Hudson –
After hearing Anne talk at the Nambour Garden Expo this year I put my name down for a Garden Consultation and I’m so glad I did. I knew I had the basics for a productive garden but just kept feeling overwhelmed and distracted by all the jobs I had to do. But then along came Anne…. with cuttings from her garden, sample pkts, various seeds and a whole lot of GOOD ADVICE. Anne gave me very clear and simple ideas about how to achieve a productive garden, keep up a regular supply of fresh greens and protein for my beautiful girls (chickens) along with sound gardening principles to increase yields. As we rambled through the garden Anne referred to plants as “babies” “teenagers” and “mothers” and then the penny dropped and it just made a whole lot of sense. Thanks to Anne, that “overwhelming feeling” has disappeared and all I want to do now is begin the journey and watch my garden grow more beautiful as it grows older.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thank you Andrea. It is a pleasure working with you to achieve your goals, help design out a few problems and create opportunities for growing in new vertical spaces. I look forward to seeing a little of my garden start growing in yours. Being able to share our surplus is one of the joys of gardening. I know you’ll be a great ‘mum’ to your plant ‘kids’ as they grow! So happy to be part of your abundant garden journey. 🙂
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Lynda Morrison –
I had Anne come to visit when I had just moved to an apartment with a balcony and a rooftop. After meeting her previously and browsing her website I knew she, The Micro Gardener, would be perfect to help me plan some green living areas and herb/vegetable gardens to suit my areas. We live on the Ocean front so are exposed to strong winds, salt, and full sun. Anne listened to my ideas, understood that this was to be a work in progress as we were barely moved in, doing renovations etc so there was no pressure , just helpful advice.. Anne’s subsequent report was extremely helpful and showed her wide knowledge. The addresses and links to local suppliers was great. The suggestions for plants to suit rooftop conditions were excellent, as were her ideas for outdoor design, colour and themes.Also important to me was the information on caring and maintenance of my existing plants and for future planning. I have purchased a bokashi compostor, on her recommendation, perfect for apartments! I have begun to work on areas of the rooftop, planting screen plants that will withstand the conditions, the beginnings of a ‘display’of aloes and my raised garden bed and vertical herb garden are going well. I refer back to Anne’s report and the information sheets and planting guides regularly and love getting her newsletter. A helpful and Inspiring experience!
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much for sharing your experience and feedback on your consultation. Your views inspired me with lots of creative ideas! Great to know the recommendations in the report and resource list have been helpful in your design and implementation. Congratulations on all you’ve done so far. Looking forward to catching up again soon and seeing the ‘During’ and ‘After’ results Lynda.
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Margaret –
I asked Anne to come to advise me on my garden after I had attended a micro green workshop. She had impressed me with her knowledge, her friendly attitude and her ability to make her knowledge accessible. I was not disappointed. My in-home consultation provided valuable knowledge which shared principles for specific application, which I feel confident and able to incorporate. Anne gave me many ideas, offered support and encouragement. She has been generous with her knowledge and provided ongoing follow up. Her report is a valuable resource I can refer back to. She has provided me with resources to continue with implementing our garden plan. My garden has already benefited and I feel better informed to care for my garden and able to seek help again should I require it. Many thanks Anne!
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much for your feedback Margaret. It was a pleasure and a privilege visiting your gorgeous property and helping you tweak your design, troubleshoot and optimize what you already have in place. I can see huge potential for growth, productivity and healthy harvests. You have so many great resources and microclimates on site. Looking forward to following your progress, seeing those photos and hearing you’ve picked your peas! Keep up the great work. You’ll be well rewarded. Warm regards, Anne
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Glenda –
Although I have been gardening for many years and my mother before me was a gardener, Anne helped me enormously with ideas on specific areas and specific problems with my site. What a wealth of information Anne is!! I LOVED the gifts Anne brings. Loved planting her plants! For someone like me already a gardener, Anne’s information was able to take my knowledge to another level! Details like the plant vetiver to plant around the creek. We can learn so much from the internet but to have someone come personally to your garden is such an inspiration. Thank you Anne so much.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thank you SO much Glenda for your generous feedback. It was a pleasure sharing solutions for the challenging areas in your garden and giving you ideas for redesigning your many zones, to optimize what you have worked hard to put in place already. Working as a team, can help see your garden opportunities through a new ‘lens’. Can’t wait to see the photos as your dream garden takes shape and so privileged to be part of the process. Warm regards Anne
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Mick Smith –
My wife and I engaged Anne for an “onsite- garden consultation.” We were very impressed by Anne’s knowledge and the detailed assessment she provided, both in person and in writing.
The tailored report we received represented great value for money and we have since adopted many of the suggestions provided.
I would highly recommend Anne’s service to anyone with an interest in improving their garden and its productivity.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks Mick, really enjoyed helping you with design and planting ideas to achieve your goals over the next year. Looking forward to seeing your achievements, especially those wonderful planter boxes. Warm regards Anne
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Fiona Alagich –
We booked a consultation with Anne as we had invested a lot of money and time into establishing our garden but felt we were not getting a good enough return. We had problems with pests, nutrient deficiencies and needed help and advice with addressing these issues and maximising our crops. Anne brought us some wonderful goodies and cuttings from her garden, and made sure to address all of our issues and concerns. Her follow up had fantastic detail and her recommendations and information sheets are absolutely invaluable. We are slowly implementing Anne’s recommendations into our garden and can already see good results, Anne provided us with a suppliers list so we know exactly where to purchase the things we need at the best prices. It is such a huge help having all of her experience and research documented into easy to follow information sheets. Anne has followed up with us twice since the appointment and genuinely wants to see people achieve their gardening goals. If you are considering an appointment with Anne, it is a very good investment. Her knowledge and passion for growing an abundance of healthy organic produce will inspire you!
Thanks so much for your help Anne
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks SO much for your feedback Fiona. You had already put so much effort into your garden to create ‘good bones’ which just needed a little tweaking and fine tuning to optimize the results. I am looking forward to watching your garden blossom into even greater abundance and beauty in the coming year. I know the new fruit trees will establish in healthy mineralised soil and will reward you with a bounty of produce in years to come. More flowers and a new bee hotel will improve pollination. Your compost and worm farm will crank up production to feed your garden, and you will both find so much more joy in improved results. Look forward to sharing in updates and happy harvests. Thank you for the opportunity to help you both – it’s one of the joys in my life! Anne
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Prue –
Anne was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and just what I, the ultra amateur gardener needed. I would highly recommend one of her consultations to anyone starting out on their gardening journey. My style before Anne came along was very much trial and error and almost as many errors as trials. I have direction and focus now. I know what I need to do. It’s only a week since my consultation but the garden has already improved. I am very much looking forward to implementing more recommendations over the next few months and enjoying the benefits.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thank you SO much for the privilege of helping you Prue. I really enjoyed co-creating your vision, clarifying and simplifying goals for the year ahead and helping you make the most of the plants and garden design you already have in place. You already have the ground work done and some amazing opportunities and I’m genuinely excited for you and the new projects. I am so looking forward to seeing the results and even greater abundance from your garden.
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Karen Henderson –
I had moved from a cold growing area to subtropical growing area a couple of years ago. Obviously found growing fruit and veges quite different with some success in some areas but not others. I needed help but couldn’t find anyone that was able to. Then along came Anne. Anne was wonderful, she spent a considerable amount of time with me advising what I could do where on my 5 acres. My main priority being to provide enough fruit and vege for ourselves throughout the year. Anne gave me a lot of valuable information on the day and in a written report. Anne not only answered questions, gave advice and ongoing tasks but also where I could source local products etc I definitely recommend Anne and will be having ongoing consultations with her.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Karen you are creating an amazingly productive urban oasis. It’s a privilege to play a role in helping you maximise your design elements, position plants where they will benefit you most and create the least work for you. You have an incredible property and are well on the way to self-sufficiency. You can be proud of your efforts to date and your gardens will go from strength to strength, providing you with an even greater abundance and good health. I look forward to walking with you on this journey. See you soon!
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Annette Millar –
I, too, heard Anne talk at the Nambour Garden Expo and quickly realised that she is a very knowledgeable gardener who could translate her experience into a very practical and workable partnership with ‘me and my vegies’. Furthermore, she is a delightful person whose enthusiasm for gardening can only encourage you … greatly! I am so pleased I had Anne visit my garden and I certainly learnt a lot from her. What I learnt was specific to my situation and my vegie garden and what was especially helpful was the detailed, written report I received after her visit. There is so much to take in when you are talking with Anne so having the report has really helped me focus in on what I needed to do … and I have done most of it! I feel that my gardening journey/outcome has taken a ‘quantum leap’ because of Anne’s input and I can only highly recommend any opportunity to interact with, and learn from, her.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks for your feedback Annette. Loved helping you both fine tune your garden to create a highly productive space and design in elements to work with nature. You’re doing an awesome job and creating a garden to be proud of. Best of all, you’re growing good health!
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Judith Holt –
Anne visited our garden last week after we completed the evaluation We have now received the written report which is extremely comprehensive and gives us a plan going forward to achieve our goals of getting better results from our cottage garden and also to grow some vegetables and fruit trees. Would highly recommend Anne’s consulting visit for any stage of gardener✅
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thank you so much for the feedback Judy and for inviting me to your delightful garden. You and Trevor have already created beautiful bones and now with some tough love, I know you’re going to create the extra space you need for all those edibles. I can’t wait to see how your garden grows during the next stage so you can get more food on your table fast, while you get even more enjoyment from the beauty and bees in your new design. Look forward to update pics soon! Anne
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Elisabeth Rajesh –
This was, and is, a truly lovely and amazing experience. Anne is an inspiring person. She is very passionate about gardening to be sustainable and healthy, it is hard not to get inspired and excited! The amount of time and the resources given and shared is comprehensive, but fun!…. I am sooooooooo excited and to get going, starting little by little, including my children, my husband is even excited, I thoroughly recommend Anne to give you ideas etc.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thank you Elisabeth for sharing your experience so far. I am really loving working with you and Rajesh and I’m sure the girls will join in with their own little micro gardens soon too. I can envision your back yard in a year from now, following the plan and planted with your fruit trees. With the structural garden elements in place, there will be lots of yummy edibles for your kitchen. Rajesh is going to go ‘shopping’ in the backyard for fresh ingredients and I’m sure the girls will need a basket to go help! What a wonderful gift you are giving to your family. Using your space wisely, I think you’ll be amazed how much enjoyment and food you’ll be producing in a compact garden. Look forward to sharing the journey with you. Wee bit excited too!
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Mary Long –
Anne, Thank you so much for the time and effort in compiling a comprehensive list and overview of my garden of the future. I’m very excited and can’t wait to start implementing the things you have suggested for me. As I’m starting from scratch, it was a daunting task as to where to start and thanks to your suggestions and prioritizing my goals, we are now on track and proceeding slowly bit by bit! Thank you for all of your help and materials, plants and know how. I will certainly follow up with you as I get closer to establishing my first steps!
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks so much for your feedback Mary. I’m super excited for you and what you can achieve with your blank slate. It’s a privilege to help you co-create the design elements for your beautiful property. What a wonderful edible paradise it’s going to be – short and long term. I look forward to seeing pics of your new raised garden beds, greenhouse and the start of your habitat garden. As you complete each project in order of priority, the puzzle pieces will come together to create the big picture – and what a beauty you’ll have. Can’t wait to see it evolve over time and will be in touch to share the journey with you. Thanks again for the opportunity to work with you. Warm regards Anne
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Michael Puzder –
Hi Anne thanks for your very informative extensive consultation you provided the other week.I will definitely recommend you to whoever may need your expertise in the future -thanks again.
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Akemi kobayashi –
Great garden consultation – she provided me what my plants are lacking and gave me a step by step action I have to take. Her garden principle is a sustainable method and I love her way of approach.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Thanks Akemi. I loved visiting your lovely garden and helping you learn more about how to care for your fruit trees and improve the productivity and beauty even more. I look forward to getting updates and seeing both you and your garden thrive with abundance. Thanks for allowing me to work with you. xx Anne
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Mandy Bond –
My one on one Consultation with Anne was so beneficial in many ways. I have an existing vegetable garden but wanted advice on growing better crops and was also interested in the micro greens. Since Anne’s visit the improvement in my garden has been amazing. I followed Anne’s tips and within a week my soil has improved, it is now moist and healthy. My seedlings are the healthiest l have ever had. Anne showed me how to make my own potting mix and how to use the natural resources l have on site to enrich the soil in my veg garden.
I have planted my first batch of Microgreens which are already popping their heads through the soil.
I understand so much more about sustaining a healthy garden. To watch how quickly my seedlings are growing is exciting.
I would recommend Anne to anyone who wants to grow their knowledge in healthy organic gardening.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Hi Mandy
Thanks SO much for the opportunity to help you in your gorgeous garden and build on what you already have growing. You’ve got such a great space to work with and it will only become even more beautiful and productive as you implement your plan. So glad you found the time together on site helpful and you are already watching it improve using moon gardening. My joy is seeing you get the results you want and more importantly, eating the healthy rewards! Living sustainably is so satisfying and I look forward to watching your garden blossom into a productive paradise to complement your lovely home.
Warm regards Anne 🙂
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Terrie Connellan –
Having recently downsized, Anne’s consultation in my own home has given me the necessary tools and confidence to plan, build and maintain my own gardens and create an outdoor sanctuary.
Anne has a wealth of knowledge and experience and she certainly offers an invaluable personalized service.
Anne my garden thanks you and I thank you for your loving kindness and the special gifts you bring.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Terrie thank you for your feedback – you’re such a special person and so grateful we met. It’s an absolute joy and honour to help you and Greg create low-maintenance, highly productive gardens you both love. I know the importance of having a special sanctuary place to heal and nourish the soul and your Atrium garden is going to be even more beautiful. I think you’ll put your own creative stamp on it! I look forward to sharing your journey as you put the plan into action over time. Celebrate every step forward, enjoy each new improvement and learn as you go. You’ve already made great progress and I’m so proud of you as a plant ‘mama!’ You will both end up with an even more beautiful space to enjoy and one that feeds you while at home and on your travels. See you soon.
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Fiona Gregory –
I met Anne at a class at our local community garden. Having just completed a new home with a blank canvas when it came to the garden, I was keen to get the mix and placement of our garden beds right from the outset. Anne came up with a plan for the beds and where to plant edibles vs ornamentals, as well as helping with some valuable insight into soil health, and plant health, as the greatest tools to control pests naturally. What a bonus when she arrived for our consultation with a basket full of cuttings to get started with. She has stayed in touch answering my questions and even came back for a health check with still more goodies to plant. The garden certainly doesn’t look like it’s only 11 months old. Thanks Anne – your knowledge and shared love of my garden fetish has been invaluable.
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Hi Fiona
Thank you so much for your feedback. It’s been a pleasure and a privilege working with you and seeing your very young new garden thrive and grow so quickly. The front garden is a great example of how you can enjoy both ornamentals and edibles in a small space and limited sunlight. You’re doing an amazing job with your containers and raised beds and I know you will continue to reap an even greater abundance of fruit, herbs and vegetables in coming months as plants mature. I hope all goes well for the engagement party and I’m sure you’ll have lots of admirers of all the colour and productivity in your garden. Enjoy!
Cheers Anne
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Ann Hancock –
After meeting Anne at a couple of public engagements and having enjoyed her newsletters and web information, I asked her to come to my home for a kitchen garden consultation. She came for a couple of hours and I would have loved to have kept her here all day. Anne has a broad knowledge and her advice is down to earth with sound reasoning. She helped me start my own soil mix and gave me information I’d asked for on container gardening, composting, crop rotation, pest management, seed raising and creating a worm farm. She suggested how I could intermingle other edible plants with my soon to be established tropic and flowering gardens and gave me information on where I could best access all the different gardening requirements. Over the past month my ‘garden babies’ are flourishing and I am growing in confidence thanks to Anne’s guidance and information in her post-visit report.
It was lovely having time with Anne and I know I will continue to consult with her as I continue the cycle from ‘teeny paddock to plate’.
Thanks again Anne.
Ann Hancock
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Admin Anne Gibson –
Hi Ann I really appreciate your feedback. I’ve very much enjoyed meeting you and co-creating your garden space together. My joy is seeing my clients’ confidence and enjoyment grow. I know this first year will be a wonderful journey and filled with planning and planting. Anticipation and preparation are just as rewarding as harvesting! This time next year when you compare photos you’ll be amazed how much will have changed and how bountiful your new gardens will be. I look forward to watching your garden develop, grow, bloom and produce an abundance of delicious healthy food and flowers. Cheers Anne
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Gail Hay –
My husband and I moved to the Noosa area in August 2017. We had been keen gardeners back in Sydney but hadn’t a clue about subtropical plants or weather conditions. After attending a workshop with Anne Gibson (aka The Micro Gardener) at the Noosaville library, we decided to book an onsite garden consultation.
Anne was helpful right from the start, sending us pre-visit forms to complete and asking for photos of our existing garden. Which meant by the time she arrived on our doorstep she had already done the ground work and knew the direction we were headed. Not only that but she bought along cuttings and produce from her own garden that were exactly what we aspired to grow!
As we moved around the garden Anne made suggestions and recommendations. There was no need for us to take notes, as she promised all would be detailed in the Client Report & Action Plan she would email later that week. True to her word the report arrived, along with a list of local suppliers and a summary of edible & kitchen garden plants. We also purchased Anne’s Moon Calendar and Subtropical Planting Guide, both have proved to be invaluable assets.
It’s been a couple of months since Anne’s initial visit and we are slowly working our way through her detailed Action Plan. The compost is underway, all cuttings are being recycled to aid soil improvement, a vertical garden has been installed and the cuttings she provided are healthy and strong. Anne has followed up with us several times via email, she has a genuine interest in seeing our garden flourish and we feel confident knowing she is available should we need advice down the track.
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KIrsten Reck –
Everyone needs a garden angel like Anne! We had such a wonderful 1 on 1 garden consultation with her – we were left feeling hopeful, excited and determined to reignite our dream of creating an
abundant and sustainable garden. It was clearly our lack of knowledge in the past that had yielded so little results. Anne was a breath of fresh air and came with an abundance of knowledge and
expertise. When I wrote to her a month later, sharing that I couldn’t find any certified organic compost at the places I visit, she went ahead and rang around the local suppliers and located some.
She is incredibly generous, supportive and I’m growing in confidence through each step of creating an organic, sustainable garden. Will definitely be regularly booking in Anne’s services through each
phase of our garden. It’s like learning a new language, but so worth it!
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Anne Gibson –
Kirsten thanks so much for your feedback. It’s an absolute pleasure working with your beautiful family to co-create your sustainable garden. I love helping your skills grow at the recent workshop and witnessing Ethan’s excitement and enthusiasm for each step of the journey. An edible garden is the best gift for any child and I just love his curious mind and questions. I’m looking forward to checking in with you along the journey and seeing an abundance of healthy produce from your yard. Exciting days ahead!
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