Know Your Farmer,
Know Your Food
Transform your space into a thriving food forest with expert guidance from The Garden Doctor Teaching Farm
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See The Garden Doctor's innovative teaching farm in action and learn about our mission to empower communities through sustainable agriculture
Welcome to The Garden Doctor Teaching Farm
Located in the heart of Dunnellon, FL, our teaching farm is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to grow their own food sustainably. Whether you're managing a small patio garden or planning a five-acre food forest, we provide expert guidance tailored to your unique space and goals.
Our hands-on approach combines practical farming techniques with innovative growing systems like our Global Bucket method, making sustainable gardening accessible to everyone, from apartment dwellers to large property owners.
Our Services
Comprehensive solutions for sustainable gardening and food production
From fruit trees to herbs, we offer a wide selection of plants perfect for creating your own Garden of Eden. Available for pickup or shipping.
Inquire About PlantsOur innovative Global Bucket system makes growing food easy and productive, perfect for patios, balconies, or small yards. Virtually maintenance-free!
Learn MoreExperience The Farm
A place where learning meets nature, and community grows alongside the garden
Food Forest Plants
Premium quality food forest plants, herbs, and fruit trees ready for your garden
Featured Products
Everything you need to start your growing journey today
Our innovative Global Bucket is a revolutionary self-watering growing system perfect for any space. Grow peppers, tomatoes, herbs, and more with minimal maintenance. Each bucket comes with a QR code for growing guides and tips.
Ideal for: Apartment dwellers, patios, homeowners associations, and anyone wanting an easy-to-maintain productive garden.
Request InformationThe Garden Doctor's Biologically Active Soil is specially designed to enhance the health and fertility of your garden. This premium soil blend is packed with everything your plants need to thrive.
What's Inside:
- Organic compost blend for essential nutrients
- Humus and humic acids for moisture retention
- Beneficial microorganisms for plant health
- Plant-based nutrient extracts
- Essential trace minerals
What Our Clients Say
Don't just take our word for it. Hear from people who've transformed their spaces with The Garden Doctor.
"What a gem! The Garden Doctor Teaching Farm is vibrant and thriving, with gorgeous cabbages, collards, mustard greens, kale, bok choy, lettuce, and so many other fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs. It's clear this is a place where education and love for farming grow side by side."
"This farm and people are super awesome. I have learned so much about planting and harvesting and maintaining my home garden from the Garden Doctor. His knowledge and creativity is endless. I recommend for anyone to reach out to him if you want to get your garden popping."
"Most amazing produce this side of the Mississippi! 10/10 home grown, no pesticides."
"Excellent experience. Customer friendly. Consumer friendly. At home atmosphere. Great home grown produce and gardening preference. Its what's needed."
"Loved this place. I found something I had never heard of before. Very knowledgeable and kind people. Can't wait to go back again."
"This teaching farm is truly a hidden gem. The quality of the fruits and vegetables is outstanding, everything tastes fresh, vibrant, and naturally grown with care. You can tell a lot of attention goes into the soil, the animals, and the overall farm environment."
Get In Touch
Ready to start your growing journey? We'd love to hear from you
Contact Information
Dunnellon, FL 34434
United States
📍 Visit by AppointmentWe operate by appointment only. Please call ahead or use the contact form to schedule your visit. Classes typically offered on Sundays.