Gardening doesn't have to be complicated. It can be manageable and small and still make a big difference for your family.

Nicky Schauder and her husband, Dave, are on a mission to help families grow their food.

Their garden journey began when their kids were diagnosed with “failure to thrive” due to multiple food allergies. Because of these health issues, they felt called to grow organic at home... and since they have supplied 25% of their fruits and veggies from their tiny townhouse backyard.

From their permaculture gardens to speaking at Green Festivals to their most recent project: a permaculture garden designer app (which successfully launched on Kickstarter last year!) to growing their family of 8, they are doing some pretty amazing and beautiful work in the world.

• A Challenging Diagnosis (02:25)
• A Life-Changing Idea (06:10)
• The Difference Between Organic Gardening and Permaculture (09:05)
• Time to Grow (19:00)
• Permaculture Zones of Use (21:45)
• Gardening Can Bring Peace to a Mom's Heart (22:45)
• The Many Benefits of Gardening (28:35)
• A's to Our Q's (32:20)

Nicky had the kids in mind when she made the Start with Sprouting course!

You’ll also see Nicky and her kids in two separate courses in the LifeskillsNow Summer Camp (affiliate link)! It’s FREE and it’s June 9th-13th!

Finally, if you need a kick-start to get growing, check out the 5-day Plant Your Pantry Challenge!

And, check out the Permaculture Gardens website to see more about Nicky and her beautiful family!

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