Why Mountain Gardening is Different (and How to Succeed)

Does this sound like you?

You’ve planted something in your garden, excited to watch it grow, only to be met with… well, disappointment, I get it. It’s frustrating, right? Especially when you’ve followed all the tips and still aren’t seeing the results you expected.

Here’s the thing: mountain gardening is different. It’s not that you’re doing anything wrong—it’s that our unique environment here in the mountains requires a different approach.

The Challenges of Mountain Gardening

Most of us are working with some tough conditions: a shorter growing season, unpredictable weather, and rocky, low-nutrient soil. Sound familiar? These are the realities of gardening at higher elevations, and they require a whole new set of strategies compared to what works in other climates.

If you’ve recently moved to the mountains, this adjustment can feel even trickier. You may have had a thriving garden before, but those same techniques might not work as well here. That’s totally normal—growing in the mountains means learning to adapt.

How Mountain Gardening is Special

Here’s what I love about mountain gardening: once you get the hang of it, it’s incredibly rewarding. There’s something special about working with nature in such a dynamic environment. The key is understanding how to work with our conditions instead of against them. Once you know what to do, your garden will start to thrive, and you’ll feel that sweet sense of accomplishment.

That’s why I created Harvest Envy, to help people like you learn how to make mountain gardening work. Over the past 18 years of gardening in the mountains, I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t, and I want to share that with you. Whether you’re new to gardening or just trying to adjust to this challenging climate, I’m here to help you make your garden the best it can be.

How Harvest Envy Can Help You Grow

At Harvest Envy, we focus on the specific challenges of mountain gardening, whether it’s learning which varieties to grow, building soil that works for our environment, or figuring out how to extend your growing season. These small pivots can make a world of difference.

If you’re struggling to get your garden to thrive, don’t give up. It’s not you—it’s the mountain. You just need the right tools and techniques to make it work here. And that’s what I’m here for: to guide you, support you, and help you create a garden that flourishes in our beautiful (but challenging!) mountain environment.

Ready to take your mountain garden to the next level? Stick with me, and we’ll get there together.