Who Should Attend: Garden center owners, managers, and family business leaders seeking strategies to prevent or recover from burnout while rediscovering passion, clarity, and joy in their work.

Learning Objectives / Key Takeaways

  • Recognize the early signs and hidden forms of burnout unique to legacy garden centers.
  • Understand how generational responsibility and personal expectations deepen emotional fatigue.
  • Learn practical ways to restore balance through boundaries, systems, and intentional rest.
  • Reconnect with purpose and design a business that thrives sustainably-for both people and plants.

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Class Overview: “I Bought a House! Now What??” This is a full-day workshop led by an award-winning landscape designer and garden center owner. It is designed to act as a crash course for navigating the outdoor spaces and plant life that come with purchasing a new property.

Who Should Attend

This class is perfectly tailored for a specific audience. You should attend if you fall into any of these categories:

  • Recent Homebuyers: Especially those who have just moved in and feel overwhelmed by the existing landscaping.
  • Novice Gardeners: Anyone who lacks a “green thumb” but suddenly finds themselves responsible for a yard full of living plants.
  • DIY Improvers: Homeowners who want to redesign or tweak their yard but don’t want to pay thousands of dollars to hire a full-time landscaping crew.
  • Investment-Minded Owners: People who view their home as an asset and want to learn how curb appeal and proper yard maintenance can protect and grow their property value.

Why You Should Attend (The Benefits)

Attending this class offers several practical and financial benefits for your new home:

You get expert guidance

You will save money and time

You will protect your asset: Mature landscaping adds significant value to a home.

You will make it your own: An inherited yard reflects the previous owner’s tastes.

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Who Should Attend

Perfect for new homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and beginners looking to break into the industry. No prior experience is needed—just a desire to learn and get your hands dirty.

Benefits of Attending

You will learn to analyze soil, manage drainage, and confidently select the right plants for your space. This practical knowledge prevents costly beginner mistakes, saves you money, and boosts your property’s curb appeal through sustainable, low-maintenance practices.

Why You Should Attend

Great landscapes don’t happen by accident; they require a solid foundation. This course removes the guesswork, giving you the confidence and skills to turn frustrating seasonal yard work into beautiful, long-lasting landscaping results.

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