Hands in the Soil

A guided, hands-on learning experience in your own garden.

Add Hands in the Soil to any Shizen service for a calm, practical walk-through of your edible landscape. We show you how to care for, prune, and harvest your plants—right when it matters—so you can feel confident without taking on the full workload.

Hands in the Soil is Shizen’s optional, in-garden education experience designed for clients who want to feel confident caring for their edible landscape—without the pressure of doing it alone.

During this guided, hands-on session, we work with you directly in your garden, showing you exactly how to care for, prune, and harvest your plants at the right time and in the right way. You’ll learn by doing, with expert support every step of the way.

This is not a lecture. It’s a practical walk-through of your own landscape—tailored to your plants, your space, and your lifestyle.

What’s included

  • Hands-on guidance for seasonal care and harvesting

  • Plant-specific tips for your unique landscape

  • Pruning, harvesting, and maintenance demonstrations

  • Answers to your questions, in real time

  • Simple routines you can confidently repeat

Who this is for

  • Homeowners who want to stay connected to their garden

  • Clients curious about learning without full DIY responsibility

  • Anyone who wants to understand why their garden works

Hands in the Soil can be added to any Shizen service and scheduled seasonally or as a one-time experience, solo or with a group.