About Shelterwood Consultation Services

 
In late October, 2024, I closed the physical nursery due to the sale of our property, but the spirit continues with Shelterwood Consultation Service. If you would like to do the work yourself, but don't want to jump in without guidance, a consultation may be right for you.

I Can Help You With:
  • Deciphering your site conditions
  • Selecting appropriate species for your yard or garden
  • Understanding and establishing your garden's plant community
  • What is matrix planting and how to implement it
  • Sourcing species
  • Planning for site prep 
  • Developing a planting plan
  • Understanding maintenance
  • Managing expectations
  • When to start with seeds and when to purchase plugs 
How It Works:
  • Simply email Frank at Shelterwood to make a request for service. 
  • I will respond promptly with questions to understand the scope of service.
  • Your answers guide an estimate of time needed for your consultation.
  • Consultations are available via email, phone or video. 
Pricing:
  • Consultation fee is $175/hr in any format (video, email, phone). 
  • Minimum consultation is 1/2 hour at $90.
  • Additional consulting time is billed at $45 per 15 minutes.
Payment:
  • Payment is accepted via link using Square, my payment processor. 
  • A payment link will be sent to an email provided by you. 
  • None of your payment information is shared with me.
  • Payment is due before consultation is delivered.
  • If the session goes longer than estimated, a new payment link will be sent for balance due.
As a professional gardener and educator, I've been working with native species for prairie, sand prairie, wetland, woodland and savanna gardens for years. I created Shelterwood to open a peaceful, beautiful space to offer information and mature, overwintered native plants. Countless Minnesotans just beginning their native plant journeys, many Lawn2Legume grantees, as well as seasoned native-plant gardeners, naturalists, and volunteer organizations have sought out Shelterwood Native Plant Nursery for hard-to-find native species. Read customer reviews here.

Thank you!
Frank
Owner, Shelterwood

Early spring in the woods of Shelterwood.