Rooted in Harmonyshop
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Where Nature Inspires Creativity

Grow in harmony with your garden

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Rooted in Harmony is a garden design and education studio offering succulent classes, sustainable garden designs, garden consultations, and custom planting plans — helping people build gardens that thrive naturally.

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Rooted in Harmony

We believe that a garden in harmony with its environment is one that practically looks after itself. Our work blends ecological design principles with a deep love of plants — especially succulents and drought-tolerant species.

Every consultation, design, and class is shaped by the same intention: to help you build a garden that feels alive, sustainable, and genuinely yours.

Owner & DesignerDebbie McGinty
SpecialtySucculents & drought-tolerant plants
ApproachSustainable & ecological
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From first conversation to finished garden

Every project starts with listening. We learn your site, your lifestyle, and your vision — then design something that works with all three.

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upcoming workshops

Learn hands-on with Debbie

Small-group succulent classes and garden workshops held throughout the year. All skill levels welcome.

succulent design

Succulent arrangement class

Learn to design and plant your own succulent arrangement to take home. Covers plant selection, soil mixes, and care. All materials provided.

Ongoing — check scheduleopen
Duration2–3 hours
Group size6–12 people
Skill levelAll welcome
From$65 per person
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propagation

Grow your own from cuttings

Discover how to multiply your favourite succulents through leaf and stem propagation. Leave with a tray of cuttings and the confidence to keep growing.

Seasonal dates — see schedulelimited spots
Duration2 hours
Group sizeUp to 10
Skill levelBeginner-friendly
From$75 per person
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full-day workshop

Garden design day

A full day exploring the principles of sustainable garden design — from reading your space and choosing plants to sketching a simple planting plan you can take home and use.

Quarterly — see scheduleopen
DurationFull day
Group sizeUp to 8 people
Skill levelAll levels
From$145 per person
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All classes are held in small groups so everyone gets personal attention. Materials are included and no experience is needed — just curiosity and a love of plants.

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