Grow For Me Gardening shares practical inspiration for creating beautiful, approachable gardens in real life spaces. Founded by Eric and Christopher in Upstate New York (Zone 6A), their content focuses on thoughtful design, seasonal gardening guidance, and helping gardeners grow with confidence. Their work has been featured across a variety of media outlets celebrating accessible, story-driven gardening.
Eric and Christopher’s gardening journey was recently featured in Better Homes & Gardens, marking a major milestone for Grow For Me Gardening. The expansive 8-page spread showcases not only the beauty of their garden, but the story behind it — how two first-time gardeners rolled up their sleeves and transformed a near blank slate into a thriving, thoughtfully designed space in just a few short years. Being recognized by one of the most respected publications in home and gardening is a full circle moment, and a testament to the creativity, persistence, and hands-on approach that defines their work.
For a closer look at the feature, including behind-the-scenes photos from the two-day shoot and more on how it all came together, read the full story on our blog here: A Full Circle Moment: Grow for Me Gardening Featured in Better Homes & Gardens
Eric and Christopher of Grow For Me Gardening were recently featured on the Gardening Simplified podcast with Stacey Hirvela and Ricky Vystad, where they shared the story behind their garden and how it has evolved from a blank slate into a thoughtfully designed space. The conversation highlights their approachable design philosophy, with a special focus on using hydrangeas as foundational elements in the landscape. Stacey also called out the uniqueness of their Hydrangea Handbook, particularly its emphasis on designing with hydrangeas, not just growing them. The episode blends practical insight with personal stories, including a memorable moment that had everyone laughing, offering listeners both inspiration and an inside look at the voices behind Grow For Me Gardening.
Eric and Christopher of Grow For Me Gardening were featured on GardenSMART TV, the nationally broadcast gardening program focused on sustainable landscape design and horticultural education. In two episodes filmed at their Upstate New York garden, they share the story behind their contemporary cottage-style landscape, discuss plant combinations and design strategy, and highlight the role of hydrangeas, roses, and layered plantings in creating a vibrant four-season garden.
Grow For Me Gardening was highlighted by David Austin Roses, one of the world’s most respected rose breeders. The feature showcases Eric and Christopher’s garden and their use of David Austin varieties within their landscape design, celebrating the beauty and performance of English roses in a modern cottage garden setting.
Gardener’s Supply Company featured Grow For Me Gardening in an article exploring Eric and Christopher’s approach to building their garden from a newly constructed property into a thriving landscape. The piece highlights their planting philosophy, favorite tools and systems, and how thoughtful garden design can transform even the most challenging starting conditions.
Garden Design Magazine profiled Eric and Christopher’s property as a “contemporary cottage garden” in Upstate New York. The feature explores the evolution of the garden, from a blank suburban lot to a richly layered landscape filled with hydrangeas, roses, structural shrubs, and carefully curated plant combinations designed for beauty throughout the seasons.
Fine Gardening magazine highlighted Grow For Me Gardening in a feature showcasing Eric and Christopher’s garden design approach and plant collections. The article explores their extensive use of hydrangeas, roses, and structural plantings, and provides readers with inspiration for creating layered borders and high-impact planting combinations in a home garden.
Grow For Me Gardening was featured by Studio McGee, the renowned design studio known for its elevated approach to home and lifestyle design. In this feature, Eric and Christopher share tips on preparing the garden for fall, including seasonal planting strategies, garden maintenance, and ways to extend beauty in the landscape as the seasons change.
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