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About

I Dig the Dirt

I made a satisfying and prosperous career out of graphic and web design, writing, and editing; however, sitting in front of a computer all day for nearly two decades left me feeling like I was missing some of life's biggest joys: outdoors, nature, and physical activity. I've been gardening as a hobby for most of my adult life and I love everything about maintaining gardens: landscaping, planting, weeding, pruning, and tending to plants. I discovered my passion was in horticulture and getting my hands dirty. That's when I made a career switch.

 

Sure, I still enjoy freelance writing and designing, but my jam is making gardens sing. I have a Bachelor's degree in Design which helps me to plan the best spatial relations and floral colors in your gardens.

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Photo by Ray Kuntz, Jr.

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Two Experts Showed Me the Ropes

Two mentors showed me the joys of gardening and got me started in the business: My dad, Charlie from Chuck's Yardscape, and a friend Tracy who has been a master gardener for years. They gave me tips and showed me the tools of the trade. When gardening jobs are large, they reach out to me for assistance or I reach out to them to make it a team effort for maximum efficiency and beautification.

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Family First

I've been happily married for 20 years and I'm a mom of two teen boys. Other family members include a pitsky mix pup and two cats.

 

Owning My Garden Gal business allows me a creative, professional outlet, while maintaining a flexible schedule to attend to family needs.

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My Client Gardening Schedule

 

I tidy up gardens for clients from March - December in the Spencerport and Rochester area. I am booked up with loyal customers for the 2022 season and no longer taking on new clients this year. Feel free to reach out with any gardening questions @ gardener.shelly@gmail.com.

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