Your Backyard: a Grocery Store, Pharmacy, and Sanctuary
Home Gardening 101: Eat Well, Save Money, Give Back
Course Features
Home Gardening 101 makes it simple, fun, and affordable to grow real food at home — even if you’ve never planted a seed before. Over four weeks, you’ll learn step-by-step how to transform your backyard (or any space) into a thriving garden that saves your family money, boosts your health, and brings the joy of homegrown harvests to your table.
Hack the at home garden once and for all with back-to-the-basic methods that promise low input and high returns for you and the environment.
1 Hour Classes
Each class is designed to be just one hour, giving you focused, actionable knowledge without overwhelming your busy schedule.
2 Sessions Each Week
We offer two live options each week to keep learning flexible and easy. Attend whichever session fits your schedule best.
In Person
Join us for live, hands-on classes in a welcoming community setting where you can ask questions and connect face-to-face.
The Course
Becoming your Gardener Self
More than just learning the six fundamental steps everyone can take to get the perfect garden, we’re going to deep dive into your role in this—because if you aren’t loving your garden, your garden isn’t going to be loving you. We’ll dispel common myths and bring up all the ‘need to knows’ that seasoned gardeners wish they could time travel to tell themselves.Week 1May 21, 2025 6:00 pmMay 24, 2025 9:00 am
Remembering How the Garden Works – and how we can work with it
Learning the tools, tricks, and best practices for growing plants is just half the equation and always an uphill battle unless we can work with nature instead of against it. We’ll uncover the soil, climate, water, air, and other natural processes that’ll make life harder, or easier, depending on how much you know about them.Week 2May 28, 2025 6:00 pmMay 31, 2025 9:00 am
Creating your Perfect Garden
Putting all the elements of the garden into a realistic plan to reach your garden goals is when things start to come alive. We’ll dive into the A–Z of setting the garden up in a manageable way that grows a harvest year after year.Week 3June 4, 2025 6:00 pmJune 7, 2025 9:00 am
Mastering Management
Dealing with the unwanted garden work is the plague of most gardeners which is why we are going to debunk common myths and discover how sustainable garden management actually looks. We’ll talk about weeds, routines and habits, and balancing work with enjoying the harvest.Week 4June 11, 2025 6:00 pmJune 14, 2025 9:00 am
The Takeaways
Custom Garden Layout Templates
Take home easy-to-use templates for planning garden beds, container gardens, or backyard spaces — designed to fit different yard sizes and goals.Seasonal Planting Guides
Detailed charts showing exactly what to plant, when to plant it, and how to rotate crops for continuous harvests throughout the seasons.Weekly Garden Action Planners
Printable planners that break your gardening tasks into simple weekly steps — so you always know what to do next without feeling overwhelmed.Beginner's Seed Starting Manual
A beginner-friendly guide to germinating seeds at home, covering supplies, timing, troubleshooting tips, and secrets for healthy young plants.
Re-discover grandma and grandpa’s garden secrets passed down through generations. The backyard doesn’t have to just be something else to upkeep. Take a beginner’s deep dive into transforming your space into the grocery store, the pharmacy, the spa, and the cash saver.
This Is For You
Our courses are built for real people with real goals — whether you're just getting started or ready to deepen your skills.
First-Time Gardeners
You’ve always wanted to grow your own food but weren’t sure where to start — now you’ll have a simple, step-by-step plan.
Busy Families and Parents
You want to feed your family healthier food, save money, and create a backyard space that actually works for your real life.
Homeowners and Renters Alike
Whether you have a full backyard, a patio, or a few containers, this course shows you how to grow successfully in any space.
Anyone Ready to Build Self-Sufficiency
If you’re dreaming of fresher food, lower grocery bills, and more independence, this course gives you the tools to start today.
Who's Teaching It
Wyatt Gober
Wyatt Gober is passionate about helping families rediscover the simple, powerful joy of growing their own food. With a Degree in Agricultural Sciences, an Advanced Certification in Permaculture, and more than three years of hands-on experience building local food systems, Wyatt brings both professional knowledge and real-world practice to every class.
He is the founder of the New Melle Country Market, and the New Melle Food Co-op, two thriving community initiatives rooted in natural farming and food sovereignty. He is also the current president of Friedens Community Center. Wyatt has publicly spoken on topics like Natural Beekeeping, Young Entrepreneurship, and Natural Law-Based Community and Food Systems — always with the mission of building a relationship with the land, an awareness of the future, and practical counterparts to common visions of happiness.
Price Packages
Whether you want to dip your toes into a single topic or dive into the full gardening journey, we’ve got a package that fits. Choose individual classes that speak to you, or save and get the full experience with our bundled course.
- Attend any single session of your choice
- Receive class-specific handouts
- Learn beginner gardening skills
- Grow confidence in one topic
- Connect with local gardeners
Everything in the Single Class Package Plus
- Access to all live sessions
- Full set of handouts and guides
- Build a complete garden system
- 50% off garden consultation
Regardless of what your land’s like, or how much experience is under your belt, this course will remind you that self-sufficiency is not as hard as it’s cracked up to be.
Frequently asked questions
We’re here to help! Find answers to common questions about our courses, scheduling, materials, and more below.
Do I need any gardening experience to join?
No experience needed! Home Gardening 101 is designed for absolute beginners and casual gardeners who want clear, practical steps to success.
What if I miss a class?
No worries — each week’s session is offered twice (Wednesday evening and Saturday morning) so you can catch the one that fits your schedule.
Is this course good for small spaces or patios?
Yes! We cover methods that work for all kinds of spaces — whether you have a full backyard, a small plot, or just a few containers.
What should I bring to class?
Just yourself, something to take notes with, and your garden dreams! We’ll provide handouts, worksheets, and all course materials.
Can I get help with my personal garden after the course?
Absolutely — participants who bundle the full course get 50% off a personal garden consultation where we help you map out your next steps.
Grow Your Garden, Feed Your Family, and Start the Life You've Been Dreaming
What is the New Melle Food Co-op?
Our Community
The New Melle Food Co-op is a community-rooted initiative dedicated to local food, self-sufficiency, and shared abundance. Through education, events, and access to clean, regional food, we’re growing a stronger, more connected future—together.
- Fresh, local, organic food
- Community-supported agriculture (CSA – Happening Now!)
- Farm-to-table grocery store(reopening soon)
- Seasonal produce and local goods
- Sustainable farming practices
- Local farmer and artisan network
- Community events and workshops
- Future full-service restaurant
- Member-driven food co-op
- Supporting regional food systems