Become a Better Gardener
Expert-led courses for Southern California gardeners of all experience levels.
Start Learning. Start Growing.
Start Thriving.
Gardening in Southern California is unlike
anywhere else.
If you're frustrated by putting effort into plants that struggle, methods that don't work, or gardening advice that takes you in the wrong direction, you've come to the right place.
STOP GUESSING. START GROWING.
-
- New to gardening? We'll build the foundation.
-
- Unfamiliar with our climate? We'll show you how to adapt and thrive.
-
- Looking for reliable info that actually works? We'll teach you time-tested techniques.
-
- Seeking a community of like-minded gardeners? We can't wait to meet you!
Ways We Help You Grow
Gardenwise Monthly Garden Guide
Grow the garden of your dreams. Get my monthly gardening guide designed for Southern California gardeners. Learn exactly what to do in your garden each month and discover new plants you'll love.
Easy Seed Starting: The Ultimate Seed-to-Harvest Course
Learn my proven, foolproof method for growing veggies, flowers, and herbs from seed. No overwhelm, no guesswork. Just clear, step-by-step lessons to follow on your own schedule.
Fundamentals of Southern California Gardening
This year-long course teaches you exactly how to garden in our unique climate. With these lessons, you'll do so much more than get through the next year of gardening. You'll become a gardener for life.
Learn How We Help Gardeners Thrive
Meet Your Southern California Garden Expert
I'm Nan Sterman—botanist, horticulturist, garden designer, teacher, and lifelong plant lover. For decades, I've dedicated myself to helping gardeners succeed in Southern California's unique climate.
Now, I’m bringing those lessons to you with Nan Sterman’s Garden School. Whether you're picking up your first trowel, are new to Southern California, or are a seasoned gardener ready to level up, I'm here to guide you.
Ready to become the confident, successful gardener of your dreams? Welcome to Garden School!
Learn MoreAs seen in
Want my free Seed Starting Cheat Sheet?
Let me take the guess-work out of when to start seeds and when to plant seedlings.
Enter your info and I’ll send you my guide to ideal times and temps for starting my favorite summer veggies, flowers, and herbs.
Join Our Free Trial
Get started today before this once in a lifetime opportunity expires.
Don't worry, we won't bombard you with emails, we won't sell your email address and you can unsubscribe at any time.
"I learned SO many things I was doing wrong I think I'll have a lot more success in the future using the techniques I learned today. Plus, I'm walking away with everything ready to sprout!"
– Kim
