There is no such thing as a “Brown Thumb”
When you have the right setup, Mother Nature does the hard work for you.
Kitchen & Pollinator Garden Consulting | Ann Arbor | Washtenaw County
How We Grow Together
From first hello to first harvest — a simple, supported process designed around your life.
This is for you if…
You’ve always wanted a garden - but have no idea where to start
You tried gardening before and it didn’t quite work - wrong plants, wrong timing, too much guesswork
You want fresh herbs and vegetables without spending every weekend weeding and maintaining them
You have a yard, a patio, even just a few raised beds - and you want them to actually produce something you can eat
You’re in the Ann Arbor - Saline area and want someone local who knows this soil, this climate, and these unique conditions (especially our friendly garden destroyers, the deer!)
If this sounds like you, let’s talk. The first conversation is free.
Our Services
One hour with Shannon, and your garden finally has a plan.
A plant list matched to your space and your taste. A layout that works with your beds, not against them. Planting timing tied to our Washtenaw County frost dates — because Michigan will humble you if you're not paying attention. And three clear next steps so you leave knowing exactly what to do.
$150 · Book a free Discovery Call first and let's make sure it's the right fit.
Watch your vision take root. From a simple raised herb bed to a full kitchen garden with fencing and pathways - we design, source, and oversee installation of a system built to thrive.
Pricing varies
About Healthy Backyard Gardens
Hi! I’m Shannon, founder of Healthy Backyard Gardens.
I’m a mom, an engineer, and a lifelong gardener. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had my hands in the soil—learning, experimenting, and discovering how much joy (and good food!) a garden can bring. Over the years, gardening has become more than a hobby for me—it’s a way of creating balance, health, and beauty in everyday life.
Through Healthy Backyard Gardens, I bring a consultant’s eye and a gardener’s heart. My work focuses on designing systems that make gardening easier, more productive, and more rewarding—so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time with your family enjoying fresh food, thriving plants, and a healthier home environment.
I believe every family deserves a healthy, thriving space—one that nourishes both people and the planet. Whether it’s growing fresh herbs and vegetables, restoring pollinator habitat, or simply carving out a green space to relax in, I want to help you create gardens that work in harmony with your life.
