Sprout School
Growing knowledge, sprouting ideas and establishing the roots for your garden journey
Grow your gardening knowledge and confidence so you can...
Stop wasting money on plants that don't work for your garden space! Or procrastinating from gardening because you don't know where to start!
By the end of Sprout School you will feel empowered with the knowledge to find plants and garden ideas, that will work in YOUR space - no matter what shape or size your garden space is.
What is Sprout School...
A 7 module, self-paced online course, with me (Chloe Thomson, Sprout School Founder & horticulturist) as your teacher.
The course includes pre-recorded video modules that you can watch as your own pace.
PLUS during the course you'll be part of a private Facebook group for 6 months where you can ask questions, share ideas and interact directly with me and other participants.
Have you ever experienced those moments in your garden when things just don't seem to go your way?
Suffering plants, confusion, and the nagging fear that you might be doing it all wrong? If you can relate, you're not alone!
But the good news is that Sprout School is here to make your gardening journey easy and successful!
Case Study
If Deepika's before Sprout School gardening experience sounds like yours, then YES Sprout School is for you!
Deepika's garden BEFORE Sprout School
- had given gardening a go
- had some triumphs & failures
- was confused around what to plant & where to plant it
- lost confidence in her gardening knowledge
- was stumped on how to get her garden growing successfully.
Deepika's garden AFTER Sprout School
- has a thriving, happy garden
- has the right plants in the right spaces
- has created a garden she wants to be in
- has an outdoor space that she is proud of & that makes her happy
- a new found love of gardening & new knowledge
Is Sprout School for you?
🌱 YES if you have a blank canvas garden, courtyard or balcony
🌱 YES if you want to be BETTER gardener with MORE confidence
🌱 YES if you have tried gardening or outdoor DIY projects and not had the best results
🌱 YES if you have a “pretty-ish, kind of little wilderness” garden that you want to make your own and improve on.
🌱 YES if you have an overgrown backyard full of weeds
🌱 YES if you are too nervous to get into gardening and garden DIY coz you don’t know where to start
🌱 YES if you're too nervous to garden because you “don’t know anything” or are afraid to fail.
🌱 YES if you currently work in the garden maintenance, lawn maintenance or horticulture world and you want to grow your knowledge
Sprout School is NOT for you if....
- you don't want to get your hands dirty and get into your garden
- you want the garden design and plant selection done for you
- you aren't looking to grow your gardening skills, knowledge & confidence
"This is course for you if you need a plant and gardening confidence boost!"
“I dived into Sprout School unsure if I'd really understand as I've never really done much gardening. But there I was doing each weeks simple home work, loving the live webinars and boom I've got the confidence to plan my new garden. This is course for you if you need a plant and gardening confidence boost!
Anna, October 2021 Sprout School Student
"I’m now armed with the ability and confidence to get started"
"A huge thank you to Chloe for such a fantastic resource and online program! We’d spent years looking at a dustbowl of a yard after renovating, and as a complete beginner to gardening I didn’t have the knowledge to know how to begin creating a space that our young family could enjoy. I’m now armed with the ability and confidence to get started and have thoroughly enjoyed the process of putting that knowledge into action and watching the growth. It’s been the beginning of a wider positive change for us all and really getting back to roots with nature one step at a time."
Katherine, October 2022 Sprout School Student
"I know I will be able to draw on so much from this course as I progress with building my new garden spaces."
"Just a quick thank you for the time and effort you put into Sprout School FEB 2022. Your energy, passion & the generosity you showed in sharing your time, experience & knowledge was amazing. I know I will be able to draw on so much from this course as I progress with building my new garden spaces."
Katrina, February 2022 Sprout School Student
What's included?
7 x pre-recorded video modules
6 x LIVE 1 hour Group Virtual Q&A sessions with me
Lifetime access to the course & resources
6 months access to a Private Facebook Group
PLUS direct access to me!
Ask questions at any time in the private Facebook Group & get the answers you need to get growing successfully!
"To plant a garden, is to believe in tomorrow" Audrey Hepburn
"To plant that garden and keep it alive & thriving you need knowledge and a good gardener is ALWAYS learning"
Chloe Thomson Sprout School Founder & Horticulturist
Hi I'm Chloe...
I'll be your Sprout School teacher. I'm a horticulturist & passionate gardener - and I LOVE sharing my knowledge with others. With over 15 years experience in the horticulture industry - I'm excited to help you expand your gardening potential and REALLY get growing!
"The changes I've made to my garden since Sprout School are bringing me so much joy!"
"I’m so glad I did the course, it’s really changed my frame of mind when it comes to gardening and I don’t really feel the pressure anymore about doing everything all at once and having it all look perfect. I’m loving the small changes I’ve been making this past month to little pockets of my garden, and it’s really bringing me so much joy!"
Anu, February 2022 Sprout School Student
"Chloe is a fantastic teacher - she’s so knowledgable, engaging and inspiring"
“I loved every minute of Sprout School. It was fun, packed with useful tips and tricks and I came away armed with tools to tackle my garden projects. From composting and fertilising to keeping indoor plants alive, healthy and thriving, there really is something for every gardener out there, even a beginner like me. Chloe is a fantastic teacher - she’s so knowledgable, engaging and inspiring. I loved it and thoroughly recommend Sprout School!"
Katy, October 2021 Sprout School Student
"I feel confident and am seeing the results immediately!"
"Sprout School was so much fun and inspired me with a new passion for gardening. You have made gardening accessible by distilling complex information into a really easy format and encouraged us that we've got this. I've always felt like I was missing a big piece of the puzzle, stumbling around a bit in the dark but now it's like I understand all the components, I feel confident and am seeing the results immediately!"
Rowena, October 2021 Sprout School Student
Give the gift of gardening & growing
If you'd like to purchase Sprout School as a gift - please mention this at the checkout and I'll create a gift certificate for your recipient. Their 6 months access to the Facebook Group will begin on the date they login to the members portal.
The 7 Modules of Sprout School
1. How & where to start - includes understanding your gardens light & orientation.
2. Soil Type - get to know your soil, how to improve it and how to find the best plants for it.
3. Choosing the right plants - building on what we've learnt in Module 1, we will learn to decode plant labels, look at plant/garden trends and how to be inspired to find the right plants for your garden.
4. Garden maintenance tips & tricks - how to make your garden 'low maintenance', learn composting, fertilising 101, irrigation + mulching guidelines and essential tools.
5. Edible gardening - where to grow your edible garden, which plants are right for your space/climate/garden, fruit tree growing 101, veggie + herb gardening 101.
6. Garden trouble shooting & other annoying things! - pests, diseases, deficiencies, weed control, learn how to take control (naturally) of these annoying things that appear in your garden.
7. Indoor Plants - get your indoor space green with my top tips on choosing the right indoor plant, caring for indoors and making them thrive!
PLUS a bonus 8th module that brings it all together!
Let's re-cap what you get in
Sprout School for $397...
7 x pre-recorded video modules
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6 x LIVE Virtual Q&A Sessions
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Lifetime access to all course content & resources
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6 months access to the private Facebook Group Access
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PLUS direct access to me! Ask questions at any time in the Facebook Group & get the answers you need to get growing successfully!
Need a payment plan to make it even easier to join? No worries...
"Chloe’s enthusiasm and friendly presentation skills really add to the sharing of her extensive horticultural knowledge."
“Sprout School was fab! Chloe’s enthusiasm and friendly presentation skills really add to the sharing of her extensive horticultural knowledge. Chloe answers questions & gives feedback in a really informed and supportive way. A great resource!”
Belinda, May 2022 Sprout School Student
FAQ's
How do we get the course content?
How much time do I need to do this course?
Will you draw up my garden plans in the course?
What if my garden is a blank canvas?
But I always kill plants!
Is this course right for me?
"Sprout School gave me that bit of confidence and background knowledge I needed to give gardening a crack.
Leah, February 2022 Sprout School Student
"Sprout School was such an amazing experience! I came into the course a very new gardener and ‘graduated’ feeling so inspired and more in tune with my garden at home, with more confidence to give things a go. Chloe is so knowledgeable and passionate - her experience is evident and her love for all things gardening is contagious. I wish I could do it all over again!!"
Caitlyn, October 2021 Sprout School Student
"I loved Sprout school so much. I knew a little bit about gardening before taking the course but I learnt so much more.
My confidence has grown so much thanks to Sprout School! It's given me inspiration to start a small veggie patch. I highly recommend this course for anyone who wants to make there garden flourish."
Hannah, October 2021 Sprout School Student