About Mother Gardener

Hi, I’m Cortney Kern, the heart behind Mother Gardener. As a garden designer, educator, and advocate for sustainable living, I created this space to inspire and empower others to cultivate gardens that nourish both the earth and the soul.

Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, I specialize in gardening along the unique Front Range—a region where wild beauty meets challenging conditions. Through my work, I aim to help you navigate this climate with ease, growing thriving gardens and deeper connections to nature.

Whether you’re just starting your gardening journey or have a seasoned green thumb, you’ll find resources here to grow both your garden and your connection to the earth.

Why subscribe?

Subscribing to Mother Gardener gives you access to a treasure trove of resources and community to help you live in harmony with the seasons and grow gardens that inspire. Whether you’re new to gardening or an experienced grower, you’ll find support and inspiration here.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Garden Guidance: Practical monthly to-do lists, tips, and advice for the kitchen and ornamental garden, tailored to the unique challenges of gardening in Colorado’s Front Range.

• Nature Connection Prompts: Reflective activities that deepen your relationship with the land and its rhythms.

• Crafts and Seasonal Practices: Creative ways to bring seasonal magic into your garden and home.

• Native Plant Spotlights: Insights on plants that thrive locally and support biodiversity.

Paid subscribers enjoy even more exclusive content, including behind-the-scenes stories, video tutorials, and priority access to workshops, events publication archives.

Stay up-to-date

Through Mother Gardener Substack, I share weekly content that keeps you connected to your garden and the seasons, including:

• Stories from my life on my two acre property I am working to repair

• Seasonal living guides and reflections.

• Step-by-step gardening tips and techniques.

• Creative ways to nurture your garden and yourself.

Never miss an update—every new post is sent directly to your email inbox.

Join the Circle

I want this space to be more than a resource— but a space to create a community of caring individuals who believe in growing something beautiful and meaningful.

As a subscriber, you can:

• Connect: Share your gardening stories and ideas in the comments section.

• Participate: Engage with prompts and discussions that foster deeper connection to your garden and community.

• Support: Become a paid member to help sustain my work and gain access to exclusive content and opportunities.

Gardening in the Front Range is not just about overcoming challenges—it’s about discovering beauty, resilience, and connection. As Mother Gardener, I’m here to guide and inspire you every step of the way.