My Story

My journey into food growing began in 2017 after the loss of my beloved son, Arlo. During one of the most difficult times of my life, I found comfort in the garden. There was something incredibly healing about getting my hands in the soil, slowing down and watching new life emerge. Growing food gave me purpose, hope and a way to reconnect with the world around me.

When my son was born in 2018, gardening became a whole new adventure. As soon as he could walk, he was outside beside me sowing seeds, making compost, harvesting vegetables and discovering the incredible wildlife that shares our gardens. Watching his curiosity grow alongside our vegetables showed me just how powerful gardening can be for children.

Wanting to learn more, I studied Practical Horticulture level 2 with the Royal Horticultural Society and spent the following years expanding both my own growing knowledge and the space where I grew food. In 2026, I also completed my Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC), deepening my understanding of regenerative gardening, soil health and designing productive spaces that work in harmony with nature. The more I learnt, the more I wanted to share it with others.

Time and time again I heard families say, "I'd love to grow food with my children, but I just don't know where to start." That simple sentence became the inspiration for Young Growers Club.

What began with handmade grow kits sold online and at local markets has grown into something much bigger. Today, Young Growers Club delivers workshops for families, schools and community groups, creates free educational resources and online courses, and shares practical gardening advice with an ever-growing online community.

Everything I create has the same goal: to make growing food feel simple, achievable and fun. Whether you're planting your very first seed on a windowsill or transforming your garden into a productive growing space, I want to help you discover the confidence and joy that comes from growing your own food.

Because I truly believe that when we teach children how to grow food, we're also teaching them to care for nature, value the environment and create a healthier future for themselves and our planet.