About Rational Gardening

Helping people feed themselves

Rational Gardening helps you learn to manage your garden. Go from empty plot to home-cooked meal with the aid of our community and tools.

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We believe everyone deserves the skills to feed themselves

We’re here to empower you with hands-on advice, practical tools, and a supportive community. Whether you’re growing a windowsill herb garden or planning a full backyard harvest, we’ll support you in learning how to grow and prepare your own food.

My Garden

Interactive garden design & community

Take the guesswork out of your planning and plant care with My Garden. Design an ideal garden based on your space and interests. Interact with your local garden community, and find events and retailers in a virtual world.

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My Horticulturalist

Your personal garden manager

Get real-time management for your garden with My Horticulturist. It will check in on your progress and send reminders for maintenance and harvest time. You’ll get location-based advice personalized for what you are growing.

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Ask a Gardener

Expert help at your fingertips

Have a gardening question? No problem. Ask a Gardener brings expert gardening answers. Ask questions by voice or text, get reliable answers sourced with care, customized for your garden.

Engage in your community

Join thousands of fellow gardeners in your local community

Forums

Connecting you to a wide community of gardeners. Share advice, challenges, and wins together.

Events

Try something new with other gardeners by joining an event online or in person.

Suppliers

Need something specific? Discover sellers local to your area and get what you need.

Services

Discover services available in your community.

My Classroom

Learn to grow food

Learn everything from planting basics to soil science at My Classroom. Explore tutorials, take lessons, and even earn certificates from full courses.

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