Do you struggle to create a thriving garden?
With Botanic Bootcamp, you’ll stop guessing and start growing!
In these value-rich sessions, plant science meets gardening hands-on expertise. You’ll hone your skills in all facets of horticulture including design, propagation, ecology, planting, and more with a special focus on southeastern US horticulture.
Join the 173 passionate horticulturists and gardeners who have already taken classes with me and elevated their planting skills!
I offer two tailored pathways for you to grow with me: BRANCHING BRILLIANCE or BUDDING BREAKTHROUGHS.
BRANCHING BRILLIANCE 🌳
IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO ALL CLASSES FOR 12 MONTHS. You’ll get immediate access to all the Budding Breakthroughs listed below.
6 NEW SESSIONS (Every Other Month). Practical strategies on design, propagation, ecology, and more from real-world experiences in the Southeast US (but the content and models are valuable anywhere).
YOU SHAPE THE CONTENT. You’ll get the chance to vote on topics for future bootcamp sessions.
LIVE OFFICE HOURS (Every Other Month). Get expert advice and personalized feedback on your gardening challenges. Can’t join live? Submit questions beforehand. Sessions are recorded, so you can watch anytime. FYI, no pesticide-related questions will be addressed in the Office Hour sessions.
JOIN TODAY FOR $277/YEAR. Your price is locked for life!
BUDDING BREAKTHROUGHS 🌱
Not quite ready for the Branching Brilliance membership? No problem!
You can still purchase individual presentations in the BUDDING BREAKTHROUGHS tier! Join the 173 fellow gardeners who have already taken these classes and gain lifetime access to any of the sessions below for just $49.
SUCCESS WITH SEED SOWING
Wanting to grow more plants from seed? Then, learn from this engaging two-hour bootcamp about success with seed sowing! Dr. Jared will help you become more successful starting seed. Practical tips will help you reduce the time it takes to germinate seeds from scratch and reduce the effort needed. You will learn seed basics, the science of seed germination, and the practice of starting seed from sourcing seed until it is ready to go in the ground.
"Lots of great information in clear, concise form. I did Master Gardener training and honestly, you did a much better job communicating the information. I got a lot out of this session." — Jackie
"You give a great overview of seed propagation and did so in a very engaging style. I can’t wait for more to come!" — Bryan
THE PLANT STRATEGIES PLAYBOOK
Ever wonder why some plants thrive while others struggle? The Plant Strategies Playbook introduces Grime's Triangle—an approach combining site, species, and management into one powerful framework. If you're eager to make smarter planting choices, fill gaps in your garden, and predict how plants will grow, this class is for you. Save time, resources, and become the eco-friendly gardener you aspire to be!
"Loved your plant strategies vid! Promoting it already." — Nan
THE NATURALISTIC PLANTING PRIMER
In this 2+ hour class, you will take a deep dive into the essentials of naturalistic planting design. You'll learn...
🌱 8:00 Reading the site and telling a story with the planting
🌱 20:00 Crafting the flora, developing your plant list, and deciding which species to use for a planting
🌱 44:00 How to group plants into layers
🌱 1:02:00 Creating the design and how to scale the site down to a designable version
🌱 1:34:00 Design principles to make the planting engaging and aesthetically pleasing
🌱 1:55:00 Site preparations before planting
🌱 2:02:00 Planting your design
🌱 2:07:00 Post-planting management to ensure long-term success
The Preference Matrix for Naturalistic Design
Are your plantings missing that magical balance between beauty and function?
This bootcamp dives into the Kaplan Preference Matrix, an essential model for understanding how humans perceive and engage with landscapes. Discover the four key factors coherence, complexity, legibility, and mystery and how they shape our emotional connection to outdoor spaces.
With over 20 practical strategies, you’ll learn to how to better design spaces that are ecologically sustainable, visually engaging, and intuitive to navigate.
THE SEASONAL MAXIMIZER FOR NATURALISTIC PLANTINGS
Do your naturalistic plantings peak in spring… and fall flat the rest of the year?
This bootcamp gives you the techniques to change that.
The Seasonal Maximizer will help you create dynamic plantings that deliver beauty and ecological value in every season.
You’ll learn...
🌱 to identify seasonal blind spots
🌱 use the Seasonal Six for plant selection criteria
🌱 and how to make small but powerful edits that extend interest year-round.
This session is packed with actionable insights. You'll design plantings that look better, provide year-round beauty and habitat, and use plants in ways that keep your landscape looking alive even in winter.
FAQ
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You’re not alone. Many folks have told me they felt let down by other courses that were too theoretical, vague, or lacked practical application. Botanic Bootcamp is different. It’s grounded in my 30+ years of real-world planting experience, backed by science, and designed for practical use. You’ll leave with tools you can use immediately.
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Think of this Bootcamp as a shortcut. Instead of sifting through hundreds of pages and scattered notes, I’ve distilled years of insights into focused sessions that help you plant better. The bootcamp is designed to save you time in the long run and help you get more from the resources you already have.
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That’s okay! Many gardeners feel the same. Botanic Bootcamp is designed for busy people who still want to grow. You can watch each class on your own schedule and revisit the material anytime. There are no deadlines, and no pressure to keep up.
Each session is focused and practical—most are under 2 hours—and they’re packed with actionable insights you can apply as you’re ready. Whether you’re squeezing it in between garden tasks or watching while winding down at night, you’ll have the flexibility to learn at your own pace.
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All my content is 100% guaranteed to help you become a better gardener.
If my bootcamp sessions don’t color your thumb more green, email me and I’ll fully refund your purchase. For any reason at any time.
The last thing I want is for gardeners to be unhappy. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
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The BUDDING BREAKTHROUGH level of Botanic Bootcamp features one-time purchases, not a subscription.
The BRANCHING BRILLIANCE level is a subscription.
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The subscription automatically renews each year from your purchase date. You’ll get an email from me before your membership renews confirming you want to continue.
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Yes! Scroll up to the “Excerpt from Botanic Bootcamp” section and watch the preview. It gives you a feel for the teaching style and format before you commit.
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Most definitely! If you ever decide to subscribe to BRANCHING BRILLIANCE, I offer a credit so the cost of this class can be applied toward your membership at any time.
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Most sessions have been recorded. However, in the near future I’m going to launch lives sessions of the class.
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Because gardeners kept asking, and I realized there was a real gap of good horticulture knowledge out there, especially for the southeast US.
Over the years, I’ve been asked hundreds of questions about naturalistic planting. I saw how hungry people were for clear, practical, science-backed guidance and how hard it was to find it all in one place.
So I created Botanic Bootcamp to fill that gap.
These courses are built to answer the kinds of questions I hear every day, in a format that’s useful, inspiring, and grounded in real-world experience. Whether you’re planting your first border or refining a complex design, I want to help you feel more confident, more curious, and more equipped to grow something lasting.
Ultimately, I do this because I believe that better planting makes better gardeners, and better gardeners make a better world.
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You’ll have lifetime access to any Botanic Bootcamp class you purchase—whether you buy an individual session or join the full Branching Brilliance membership.
Once you sign up, you’ll receive a password-protected link to access the class video and materials anytime you like. No expiration dates, no logins to manage—just ongoing access to practical, real-world gardening knowledge whenever you need it.
WHAT GARDENERS LIKE YOU HAVE TO SAY
"Lots of great information in clear, concise form. I did Master Gardener training and honestly, you did a much better job communicating the information. I got a lot out of this session. I winter sow a lot of native seeds, but my approach thus far has been a bit haphazard. You have encouraged me to be a bit more methodical about it, but also to just try more experimental sowing to see which method is more successful. Also, I tried starting some vegetable seeds inside last year and it didn't go fantastically. I am now willing to try again. I truly appreciate your enthusiasm." – Jackie
“You give a great overview of seed propagation and did so in a very engaging style. I can’t wait for more to come!” — Bryan
EXCERPT FROM BOTANIC BOOTCAMP
Want to understand what Botanic Bootcamp episodes are like? Then, check out this excerpt!
GREEN THUMB GUARANTEE
All my content is 100% guaranteed to help you become a better gardener.
If my bootcamp sessions don’t color your thumb more green, email me and I’ll fully refund your purchase. For any reason at any time. The last thing I want is for gardeners to be unhappy.
You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.