Feel confident with your planting and create a garden you truly love
Tired of wasting money on plants that never thrive?
If your garden feels more stressful than calming, and you’re not quite sure what to plant or where to start, you’re not alone.
Perhaps you’ve bought plants that looked beautiful at the garden centre, only for them to struggle at home.
Maybe you feel overwhelmed by choice, unsure what works well together, or frustrated that your garden doesn’t quite feel how you hoped it would.
But here’s the good news…
Your garden can become a sanctuary, a place of calm among the chaos, full of plants that thrive, and beautiful combinations that work, transforming it into a space you genuinely enjoy spending time in.
And you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.
WELCOME TO THE THRIVING GARDEN ACADEMY
Your supportive gardening membership designed to help you grow confidence with planting, stop second guessing yourself, and create a garden you feel proud of.
Created by professional Planting Designer Sarah Veniard, the Academy helps you move forward step-by-step, with expert guidance that feels inspiring, achievable, and easy to follow.
£15 per month ~ cancel anytime
For the cost of one impulse-bought plant each month, you can enjoy ongoing support and guidance that could save you hundreds in wasted plants, costly mistakes, and endless trial-and-error.
With the Thriving Garden Academy, you can…
🌿 Feel supported by a professional Planting Designer who will gently guide you in the right direction
🌿 Know exactly what plants are likely to thrive in your garden, so you stop wasting money on the wrong ones
🌿 Feel confident combining plants beautifully, so your garden starts to feel calm, balanced and full of life
🌿 Always know what to focus on each season, without second guessing yourself
🌿 Stop feeling overwhelmed and start enjoying the process of creating a garden you truly love
🌿 Feel inspired, supported and excited about your garden again
IMAGINE IF…
✔️ You walked into your garden and actually felt calm
✔️ You stopped worrying whether you were choosing the “right” plants
✔️ You knew exactly what would thrive in your space
✔️ You finally felt confident putting plants together beautifully
✔️ Your garden started becoming somewhere you genuinely wanted to spend time
✔️ Gardening felt joyful again, instead of overwhelming
This is exactly what the Thriving Garden Academy is here to help you achieve.
“I absolutely loved Sarah’s talks on gardening. I’d never grown anything I could eat before, and she inspired me to grow all kinds of things, from herbs and tomatoes to green leaves and edible flowers! She has a huge knowledge of plants and gardening and her sessions were full of really useful tips, but more than just being informative and helpful, they were interesting, engaging and fun.”
Alison Greenwood, Dose of Nature
WHAT’S INSIDE THE THRIVING GARDEN ACADEMY?
🌿 Simple seasonal guidance, so you always know what to focus on throughout the year
🌿 Beautiful plant collections and combinations to inspire your own garden and help you plant with confidence
🌿 Short, easy-to-follow courses designed to gently build your knowledge and confidence step-by-step
🌿 Helpful nursery links to save time and make choosing plants easier
🌿 Ongoing support and a welcoming community where you can ask questions, share your journey, and feel encouraged
🌿 A growing library of inspiration to help you create a beautiful garden you feel proud of
THE ACADEMY IS OPEN AND READY TO WELCOME YOU
Join today and enjoy this month’s beautiful plant collection celebrating Mediterranean style.
With my guidance, you could be planting up a beautiful new border next week.
START CREATING A GARDEN YOU FEEL PROUD OF
You’ll begin by understanding what will actually work in your garden, so you can stop wasting money and start making confident choices straight away.
You don’t need any prior gardening knowledge to join.
The Thriving Garden Academy meets you exactly where you are and gently helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.
No overwhelm.
No pressure.
No deadlines.
Just expert support, beautiful inspiration, and practical guidance to help you create a garden you truly love.
IF YOU’VE EVER THOUGHT…
“I want a beautiful garden, but I don’t know where to start.”
“I’m tired of wasting money on plants that struggle.”
“I feel overwhelmed by choice.”
“I wish someone could just guide me and tell me what will actually work.”
Then you are going to LOVE the Thriving Garden Academy.
“Sarah is an exceptional garden designer who approaches her work with complete professionalism. I recently completed a planting design course with her, and I found it incredibly helpful, especially considering its reasonable price. Additionally, Sarah is highly flexible and always willing to assist. Her wealth of experience is evident, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services.”
Yusuf, Landscape Architect
🌿 Self-study content you can enjoy at a time and pace that suits you
🌿 Unlimited access to learning resources while you’re a member
🌿 Beautiful short courses, inspiring plant collections, practical nursery links, and ongoing seasonal support
🌿 A welcoming and supportive community where you can ask questions and feel encouraged every step of the way
🌿 A calm, inspiring space designed to help you grow confidence with your garden
HELLO, I’M SARAH
Planting Designer, Founder of Discovering Gardens, and creator of the Thriving Garden Academy.
I’ve been creating beautiful gardens since 2010 and helping people grow confidence with planting and garden design.
I know how overwhelming gardening can feel when you’re unsure what to plant, worried about getting it wrong, or tired of wasting money on plants that don’t thrive.
That’s exactly why I created the Thriving Garden Academy.
I wanted to create a supportive space where you feel inspired, guided and encouraged, a place that helps you stop feeling stuck and start creating a garden that feels beautiful, calming and uniquely yours.
A garden is a sanctuary, a place of both peace and excitement, and I truly believe that should feel accessible to everyone.
A FEW THINGS ABOUT ME…
🌿 I trained in Garden Design at Capel Manor College in London
🌿 I’ve been creating beautiful gardens since 2010
🌿 I work alongside an award-winning landscaping company, designing planting schemes for their beautiful and impressive garden projects
🌿 I offer 1–1 planting consultations across the UK
🌿 I’ve taught both beginner and experienced gardeners, alongside mentoring garden professionals
🌿 I’m passionate about sustainable gardening, growing food, and creating wildlife-friendly spaces
🌿 I love sharing what I’ve worked so hard to learn
WILL IT WORK FOR ME?
The Thriving Garden Academy is perfect for you if…
🌿 You’re tired of wasting money on plants that never find their feet
🌿 You feel overwhelmed and wish somebody would guide you step-by-step
🌿 You’d love more confidence putting plants together beautifully
🌿 You want your garden to feel like a sanctuary, a place of calm among the chaos
🌿 You’re short on time and want flexible support that fits around life
🌿 You want kind, expert guidance without pressure or overwhelm
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need gardening experience?
Not at all. The Academy is designed to meet you exactly where you are, whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some gardening experience.
How do I access it?
Once you join, you’ll receive a welcome email from me, followed by your login details. Simply sign in and enjoy everything inside the membership portal.
How long do I have access?
You’ll have unlimited access for as long as your membership remains active, and you can cancel anytime.
Will it work on my phone?
Absolutely! The membership portal works beautifully on phones and tablets too.
THE THRIVING GARDEN ACADEMY IS OPEN AND READY TO WELCOME YOU
Let’s create your garden sanctuary together.
£15 per month ~ cancel anytime
“Sarah created content as part of our nature-based online programme to support individuals throughout national lockdown. Her content was engaging and well researched, it was clear that she has expert knowledge in the field. Sarah mastered the balance of information and hands-on practical activities and was able to adapt these based on participants level of experience. Not only was her content engaging, her presentation style was inspiring and motivating which was much needed during the difficult lockdown period.”
Megan Charles, Dose of Nature
Legal Disclaimer: I have made every effort to represent this product accurately. My intentions for it’s potential are based on my professional experience and knowledge as a Planting Designer and I hope all my customers will achieve the results they are hoping for. I cannot guarantee success and results may vary. My recommendations are broad, and success will depend on the conditions of the customer’s garden. It’s important for customers to assess their garden’s environment to ensure any plants they buy are suitable for the space. I am not responsible for purchases my customers make that are not successful. I am also not responsible for the service or plant quality provided by the nurseries I recommend.