"Helping Metro Detroit families grow food and confidence in their own backyards."
I didn’t always work in gardens. My career began in corporate banking, but over time I felt a pull toward something more hands-on, nourishing, and rooted in community. When I transitioned into gardening, I discovered my true purpose: helping people grow food and create thriving green spaces.
For the past seven years, I’ve served as Head Master Gardener at Farm City Detroit, where I’ve blended my background in industrial engineering with a passion for organic gardening. What began as reviving an abandoned lot has blossomed into a flourishing urban farm with raised beds, orchards, and pollinator gardens — feeding neighbors and welcoming hundreds of volunteers each year.
Along the way, I’ve developed deep expertise in sustainable farming, soil health, and kitchen garden design, while mentoring and teaching others how to bring gardens to life.
Now, through my Garden2Table Coaching, I’m excited to share that knowledge directly with families and homeowners — helping you design, grow, and enjoy a productive garden that connects you more deeply to your food and your land.
Starting fresh? Our consultation session is the perfect first step in creating your own kitchen garden. We’ll meet one-on-one to discuss your space, goals, and lifestyle, then design a personalized plan to set you up for success.
Topics we can cover include:
Need a more detailed plan? Ask about our Garden Planning & Design service, where we create a customized layout, select plants suited to your climate, and incorporate sustainable practices for a thriving, productive garden.
Already have some gardening experience and want to take it further? Our personalized coaching sessions are designed to help you master food-growing techniques and expand what you can harvest at home.
We’ll guide you through advanced practices — always tailored to your garden and goals — so you can gain the skills and confidence to grow more, season after season.
Prefer to learn together? Private group sessions are also available for friends or families eager to deepen their gardening knowledge.
Garden planning & design
Create a thriving kitchen garden with our garden planning and design service. Maria will collaborate with you to develop a customized garden layout that maximizes space and sunlight, ensuring optimal growth for your plants. This service includes selecting the right plants based on your preferences and climate, as well as incorporating sustainable practices that enhance biodiversity. Whether you have a small urban garden or a large backyard, this tailored planning will help you visualize and implement a productive garden. Enjoy the satisfaction of a well-planned space that yields delicious, home-grown produce.
We stay in constant communication with our customers until the job is done. If you have questions or special requests about our Vegetable garden consultation and coaching , just drop us a line.
