Courses and Consulting
Courses
Soil Building Course
Grow Resilience By Growing Soil
Soil is ALIVE. It is teeming with near-invisible microbial allies just under our feet. This tiny underground world is the KEY to more resilient, drought-proof, abundant and AWESOME gardens and landscapes! Join me in this 8-week course for a concise and easy-to-watch lessons on soil buildling each week as well as simple actions you can take to grow soil right where you are. Gain the skills and the confidence to unlock a whole new level of resilient and use your own landscape as a training ground for measuring success.
Winter Propagation Course
Propagating Wild Edibles in Your Landscape
Ever wanted to propagate SUPER cool plants like hickory, wild berries, meadow flowers or pawpaws?! Some of these wild plants can be tricky to propagate, but once you know their secrets, you can successfully grow them in your own backyard EVEN if you don't a lot of space OR sun OR soil! All it takes is a little knowledge, a little patch of earth (or porch or driveway or rooftop…), and the right seeds to get started.
And YES, you can start in the middle of winter...
COMING SOON!
Growing Winter Greens MINI Course
How Much Can You Grow?
Learn three simple techniques that I use for growing nutrient-dense greens in winter both indoors and outdoors. With as little as 10 or 15 minutes a day, the right seeds, some preparation, and some tried-and-true strategies, you can enjoy nutrient-dense of salads all season long! This is a great course for beginners looking to level up and also experienced gardeners interested in growing in quantity.
COMING SOON!
Consulting
NEW! Ecological Accountability Coaching Program
For those interested in taking resilience to the next level!
A new offering to help individuals transform their landscapes into resilient, thriving ecosystems through personalized, hands-on guidance and strategic action. Tailored to gardeners, landscape managers, and community leaders, the program focuses on creating actionable plans to improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, manage water, and implement regenerative practices. Participants receive expert coaching to determine their top priorities, get help putting their vision into a strategic action plan, and are held accountable for making meaningful and achievable changes over the course of the season through 4 monthly visits. With flexible coaching options (in-person, virtual, or group sessions) and access to valuable resources, this program empowers you to make a real ecological impact while deepening your connection to the land. Space is limited, so apply now to start your journey toward ecological stewardship.
Schedule a 1:1 Consultation
If you would like to schedule a consultation with me on site (for those in the Greater Philadelphia area) or over zoom connect with me directly at allison_at_thesparrowunderground.com or add your name below to get notified when availability opens up. Availability is limited at this time!
Focus Areas:
Building Soil Carbon & Drought-Proofing Practices
Ecological Landscaping, Permaculture & Regenerative Design Principles
Keystone Plants for Building Backyard Biodiversity
Wild Flavors, Foraging, and Practices for Tending the Wild
Nutrient-Dense Food Growing Strategies
Winter Growing and Season Extension
Soil Fertility, Remineralization and Soil Testing
Inspiration from Global Ecosystem Restoration Projects
Earth Repair for Toxic or Degraded Landscapes
Composting & Organic Waste Management
Seed Starting & Propagating Perennials
Creating Backyard Meadows & Pollinator Habitats
Regenerative Invasive Plant Management
The Ecological Role of Weeds in Stewardship
Uses of Edible, Useful, and Medicinal Plants
Water Cycle Resilience & Local (Backyard) Water Management
Using Edible Mushrooms in Ecological Repair
Pricing:
In-Person Visit (Philadelphia, PA Area) $135 per 90 minutes
Zoom Consultation - $75 for 60 minute session
Coming Soon: Book a Session On the Calendar