Garden Bootcamp

Due to Covid we are limiting our classes to 1-1 meetings on a client basis. We will notify when this changes.

Whether you are a novice to the wonderful world of horticulture or a gardening guru, Jenna Bayer’s Garden Bootcamp is a fun and interactive way to help make your garden dreams come true.

We have many seasonally appropriate classes to choose from. All classes (except Special Forces) are held at Rosemound Farm in Hillsboro from 9am to 1pm. Each class begins with 45 minutes of gardening basics followed by hands-on field labs, a tour of Jenna’s garden to illustrate concepts covered in class and a take-home project/planter.

We are also happy to work by appointment. We encourage groups of 4-8. We can come to you, or you to us. Tuesday-Thursday in the Bay area or Friday-Monday in the Portland area.

What Students Say

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OUR CLASSES

BASIC TRAINING

You will learn the basics of maintaining plant health, soil structure and chemistry including:

Mulch can be your friend
Design & layout
Plant selection
Dealing with pests & pathogens

GARDEN DESIGN

After a review of gardening basics, the elements of good garden design are discussed.

5-step plan of garden design
Take home planter
Review sketches & dimensions
Budgets & permits

VEGETABLE GARDEN

This spring class is just in time for planning and planting.

Veggie beds
Planting times
Soil enhancement
Pest control
Irrigation

SPECIAL FORCES

Garden coaching in your garden to help assess your garden challenges and suggest solutions.

ID and care
Pests and disease
Maintaining & pruning
Ideas for new plants

PROP, NIP, & TUCK

Put your garden to bed for the winter the right way, so springtime is a breeze and your plants will be happy, healthy and stronger after their long winter’s rest. We demonstrate shortcuts to get your work done faster, and smarter, with less physical effort. This season is perfect to propagate specific perennials, by division and cuttings, and transplant woody plants.