Palatino Garden Adventures
"We had two 2' x 7' empty containers in our driveway and we were overwhelmed with where to begin. Jackie helped us build the soil, and design drip irrigation system. She created a planting layout based on what we cook with, and guided us with expert tips along the way. We are already picking fresh greens, so worth it!" Alev
If June feels overwhelming, the problem started in March
Most gardens do not fail because people are lazy. They fail because nobody planned what goes in the ground, when, and what follows it. That is a planning problem, not a motivation problem.
Our marine climate gives Seattle a long growing season on both sides of summer, and most gardens stop in September. Kale, leeks, chard, spinach, and garlic keep growing through a mild, wet winter while the summer crops rest. I help you decide what to grow in your space and what to plant each time a crop comes out, so the garden feeds you in February as well as in August. One step at a time, one plan at a time.
Free Seattle Garden Resources
Seattle Planting Calendar
What to sow and plant each month, February through November
Succession Planting Schedule
The one-page plan for steady harvests. Print it and tape it inside a cabinet
November Garden Checklist
Last call for garlic and favas, frost protection, and the winter harvest
Design Your Garden Like You Run Your Business
For high-performing households who value structure and efficiency, Executive Kitchen Garden Systems™ brings strategic planning to the backyard. We design time-optimized kitchen gardens tailored to Seattle-area professionals - reducing decision fatigue, protecting your schedule, and creating a reliable seasonal rhythm you can count on.
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About Me
I grew up in Germany, where gardening was a school subject. In the Schulgarten we learned that growing food is a basic skill, like cooking a meal, not a hobby for people with spare time. I have grown food in my own Seattle front and back yard for 15 years, after a career in molecular biology and program management. Both taught me the same thing: good harvests come from a plan you can actually follow. Palatino Garden Adventures turns that into plans for Seattle gardens of every size, from a few containers on a balcony to a full backyard, so you can eat from them in every season.
