I know how overwhelming something new can feel. My business is still very new and there is SO much to learn!

I had never thought about a career in gardening, even though I’ve always loved it. A garden (and a grill!) were two of the main reasons my husband and I moved from NYC back to Jersey almost 15 years ago. But it wasn’t until last year I realized that gardening was actually my dream career. In 2023, I joined the Gardenary Consultant Certification program with my gardening business inspiration, Nicole Burke. She has taught me so much. And now it’s my turn to share that with you.

The garden is such an amazing, wonderful thing. I want to make sure that anyone who wants to have one, does. There’s nothing like having a reason to get outside in nature every day. It’s good for your body, and clears your head. It teaches you to appreciate so much - patience, sunshine, rain, big wins and small things. And it tastes. So. Delicious. Even when it’s hard, or something fails, we learn. Only good things come out of the garden.

Don’t let the overwhelm of where to start get in your way. Just start. There will ALWAYS be something more to learn, especially in the garden. Don’t let that be the thing that holds you back - it’s actually the very best reason to go for it. 

So let’s do it. Let’s get your kitchen garden growing. I’d love to help.

Dani Scannella
Owner, The Backyard Garden Co.