Grow More Food at Home

Simple, Affordable — with Less Fuss

Frustrated by confusing gardening advice or wasting money on unnecessary tools and tasks? Eat Local Education helps home gardeners grow abundant, healthy food using practical, nature-aligned methods that save time, money, and effort. Learn simple, cost-effective techniques to improve soil health, grow more vegetables, and enjoy a thriving garden — all without complicated systems or expensive gear. Ideal for busy home gardeners, families, and small-space growers.

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Gardening Should Feel Natural — Not Complicated

Helping everyday gardeners, families, and local food growers gain confidence and success. By following nature’s rhythms and simple, effective techniques, you’ll reduce mistakes, grow more food, and make your garden a source of joy — all while keeping costs and effort low.

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Seasonal Gardening Guidance

Follow simple, natural rhythms to know exactly what to plant each season based on your climate, soil, and garden goals. These strategies help your garden grow stronger, healthier, and more productive — all with less effort and fuss.

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Nature-Based Garden Education

Using practical lessons and a fresh approach, this nature-based education helps your home garden thrive — growing healthier, more productive plants with less effort, cost, and fuss by returning to the basics.

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Grow More Food —

In Any Space

Maximize your harvest using simple, creative techniques for every type of garden. Flexible, nature-based approaches help you grow more food efficiently in any space — without the fuss.

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Hi, I’m Erin Saunders —

Your Guide to Simple, Productive Gardening

As the founder of Eat Local Education, I’ve spent 18+ years helping gardeners cut through the noise and grow more food with less stress, effort, and cost. My approach is rooted in observing nature, understanding seasonal rhythms, and trusting the seed — a philosophy that keeps gardening simple, joyful, and truly productive.

Gardeners I work with feel more confident, save money, and harvest more — even in small spaces. No expensive tools, no complicated steps, and no fuss. Just practical, nature-aligned methods that work.

Explore Our Gardening Programs & Resources

From personalized coaching to practical guides and community support, Eat Local Education offers a variety of ways to help you grow more food with less effort, cost, and fuss. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one guidance, seasonal tips, or a supportive community, there’s a program or resource to fit your gardening goals.

Live Garden Chats Every Month

Plant a Seed, Grow a Tribe: The Thrive Tribe

Connect with home gardeners tackling real challenges and celebrating wins. Our monthly live garden chats are your trellis of support — sharing practical tips, nature-based guidance, and real experiences to help your garden thrive. Join the tribe and plant a seed for success and simplicity!

Here’s what gardeners are saying…

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Ready to Start Growing More Food With Confidence?

Whether you’re planting your first seed, finding your confidence again, or looking for a simpler way to garden, these resources support you in growing

more food — with less effort, cost, and overwhelm.

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