Workshop Alert! Design Your Yard: Quick & Easy Layouts
A 90-minute interactive workshop to transform your outdoor space
Hello Yardeners!
Isn’t this yard layout absolutely stunning?! One of the participants in our first Design Your Yard workshop created it for her home in Hudson Valley. It’s inspired me to add elements like a tree swing and natural pond to my own yard layout plan.
Missed the first workshops or want to join us again? Heather and I had so much fun teaching the Design Your Yard workshop that we’ve decided to do it again on March 29!
If you’re already a paying subscriber, scroll down to the bottom of this post for the free Zoom registration link.
If you’re a free subscriber, upgrade to paid and you’ll receive the Zoom registration link in your confirmation email. Or, read on for testimonials from participants in the first workshop and details about what you’ll take away from the interactive 90 minutes.
Next week newsletter’s will be back to Heather’s regular Design Your Wild programming!
Zoe
Create a wildlife-friendly, beautiful yard
Does your yard feel like a blank slate (or just a patch of lawn)? Are you overwhelmed by where to start with native plants and sustainable landscaping? Our 90-minute Design Your Yard: Quick & Easy Layouts workshop will guide you step-by-step to create a functional, stunning outdoor space that supports both biodiversity and your lifestyle.
By the end of this hands-on workshop, you’ll walk away with a custom layout for your yard — including paths, seating areas, and zones for planting — so you can confidently bring your vision to life.
Why this workshop is different:
Most native plant guides focus on either replacing lawns with groundcovers or adding pollinator patches — but our approach is different. We focus on:
✔ Human-centered design — We start by planning how you will use your yard first, then fill in the rest with native plants.
✔ A complete, functional layout — You’ll create a flowing, cohesive design with paths, seating areas, and focal points.
✔ An easy, guided process — Through quick sketches, visual exercises, and expert insights, you’ll design your yard in real-time.
✔ Instant results — Unlike lengthy courses, this 90-minute session gives you a complete, actionable yard plan by the end.
What you’ll get:
✔ A step-by-step process to map out your ideal yard layout
✔ Live exercises to quickly sketch paths, seating areas, and planting zones
✔ Insights from proven design principles based on research at Cal Poly Pomona
✔ Personalized guidance and real-time feedback
✔ Access to our exclusive Substack community for ongoing support
✔ Future live video interviews with experts on ecological landscaping
How to join the workshop:
This workshop is free with a paid subscription to Design Your Wild. For just $30 per year, you’ll unlock:
🌿 The foundational Design Your Yard workshop
🌿 Exclusive design feedback from Heather & Zoe
🌿 A thriving community of like-minded members in Substack Chat
🌿 Future live video interviews and additional workshops
Become a paying subscriber and receive the workshop registration link in your welcome email:
Perfect for you if:
✅ You want a yard that’s beautiful, functional, and wildlife-friendly
✅ You feel stuck or unsure where to begin with design
✅ You want a clear, professional approach — without hiring a landscape designer
✅ You love hands-on, interactive learning
✅ You’re excited to create a space where both people & nature thrive
What past participants say:
🌿 "This has given me a place to start. I've been floundering for years and just never did anything." – Shannon
🌿 “Phenomenal workshop!! We learned about circuits, rooms, regulating lines, and so much else. Awesome awesome!!!" – Avalon
🌿 "This has been absurdly helpful, thank you so much!" – Kate
Reserve your spot now
Join us and design a yard that invites wildlife, brings joy, and fits your life — easily and beautifully!
📅 Next workshop date: 9-10:30 a.m. EST on March 29
💲 Price: Free with a $30/year subscription
💻 Location: Live via Zoom. Register for free below.
Spots are limited to keep the workshop interactive. Secure your place today.
Have questions? Contact us at hello@designyourwild.com.