Testimonials… Green thumbs up for Josie Pazdzior, Ottawa Personal Gardening Coach
Testimonials from Satisfied Customers
We created two garden beds but had no experience choosing plants; how to arrange or properly plant them; or how to care for them after they were planted. We hired Josie to help us with all these things and we now have two beautiful gardens that we enjoyed all summer long. They significantly added to the pleasure we got from our outdoor space.
Josie is knowledgeable and great to work with. We are very happy that we chose her to help us with our project and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
Chris & Maja
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I had the good fortune to meet Josie Pazdzior, Master Gardener, when I was looking for help in redesigning and refreshing our unruly and overgrown back garden. Having little knowledge myself, I was particularly interested in having someone who would take on the whole job … the design, sourcing and planting … and the spring and fall maintenance. Starting in the summer of 2018 and then continuing this spring, she has completely redone our back garden with new plantings, including a lovely rock garden. Josie purchased plants as and when she saw them available and even shared plants from her own garden. Throughout the process she consulted regularly and shared her knowledge as appropriate, all of which was greatly appreciated! We now have a beautiful garden to be proud of.
Lotta and Bruce
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Josie Pazdzior is a garden genius! She is so creative, professional, and accommodating in her work. She created a design for our back yard that really responded to our needs. It is beautiful and practical and took into account our ideas too – including reusing plants we already had and the importance of accommodating our family dog. The project involved creating four perennial beds and incorporating a gorgeous stone pathway that winds its way between them. The result is a fabulous, peaceful space that is designed to bloom from early spring until late fall. Working with Josie was a pleasure and we highly recommend her work.
Pat and Gilles
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Josie took into account my limited skill/knowledge and made a plan for our garden that fits our lives. Our garden is stunning and I often notice passersby stopping to admire the flowers. She also selected plants that bloom at different times throughout the spring/summer/fall so that my garden is constantly transforming beautifully. She was also thoughtful towards my young children, considering different ways they could learn and contribute to the growth of the plants, and even brought flower-shaped cookies one day! She has been approachable and available for questions well after the garden was established. I would recommend Josie to anyone looking to create a garden.
Kirsten and Marc
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I have a tiny backyard garden that I found difficult to work with because of location, soil condition and lighting. I was about to give up when, several years ago, I was referred to Josie who developed and executed a plan that worked beautifully. What appeared at first to be a small job turned out to be a tough challenge when Josie discovered that she had to dig and recondition the soil and get rid of old roots, weeds and rocks. The garden has flourished since. Each spring, Josie drops by to prune and clear out the dead stuff so that the garden is ready for the next season.
Fast forward to the summer of 2022 when my neighbour and I, who share a common front yard, invested in a complete landscape makeover. We hired Josie to select perennials and then plant them for us. Again, she had to deal with a hard packed gravel base that required back-breaking work to prepare the raised beds. Now, Josie's garden creation looks stunning, and has garnered no end of positive comments from neighbours and passers-by.
Thank you, Josie!
Stuart & MJ
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I was told Josie Pazdzior was a master gardener, and she certainly did not disappoint! She turned our tired, unappealing garden into a splendid, eye-catching piece of art. She listened to my vision of what I wanted for our property which is situated on a corner, and quickly went to work researching plants and ornamental trees, and came up with a plan that was both beautiful and extremely affordable. She was always pleasant and easy to work with. Her suggestion to add an arbor for climbing plants was a stroke of genius! Thank you, Josie!
Dianne and Ted
Josie is knowledgeable and great to work with. We are very happy that we chose her to help us with our project and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
Chris & Maja
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I had the good fortune to meet Josie Pazdzior, Master Gardener, when I was looking for help in redesigning and refreshing our unruly and overgrown back garden. Having little knowledge myself, I was particularly interested in having someone who would take on the whole job … the design, sourcing and planting … and the spring and fall maintenance. Starting in the summer of 2018 and then continuing this spring, she has completely redone our back garden with new plantings, including a lovely rock garden. Josie purchased plants as and when she saw them available and even shared plants from her own garden. Throughout the process she consulted regularly and shared her knowledge as appropriate, all of which was greatly appreciated! We now have a beautiful garden to be proud of.
Lotta and Bruce
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Josie Pazdzior is a garden genius! She is so creative, professional, and accommodating in her work. She created a design for our back yard that really responded to our needs. It is beautiful and practical and took into account our ideas too – including reusing plants we already had and the importance of accommodating our family dog. The project involved creating four perennial beds and incorporating a gorgeous stone pathway that winds its way between them. The result is a fabulous, peaceful space that is designed to bloom from early spring until late fall. Working with Josie was a pleasure and we highly recommend her work.
Pat and Gilles
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Josie took into account my limited skill/knowledge and made a plan for our garden that fits our lives. Our garden is stunning and I often notice passersby stopping to admire the flowers. She also selected plants that bloom at different times throughout the spring/summer/fall so that my garden is constantly transforming beautifully. She was also thoughtful towards my young children, considering different ways they could learn and contribute to the growth of the plants, and even brought flower-shaped cookies one day! She has been approachable and available for questions well after the garden was established. I would recommend Josie to anyone looking to create a garden.
Kirsten and Marc
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I have a tiny backyard garden that I found difficult to work with because of location, soil condition and lighting. I was about to give up when, several years ago, I was referred to Josie who developed and executed a plan that worked beautifully. What appeared at first to be a small job turned out to be a tough challenge when Josie discovered that she had to dig and recondition the soil and get rid of old roots, weeds and rocks. The garden has flourished since. Each spring, Josie drops by to prune and clear out the dead stuff so that the garden is ready for the next season.
Fast forward to the summer of 2022 when my neighbour and I, who share a common front yard, invested in a complete landscape makeover. We hired Josie to select perennials and then plant them for us. Again, she had to deal with a hard packed gravel base that required back-breaking work to prepare the raised beds. Now, Josie's garden creation looks stunning, and has garnered no end of positive comments from neighbours and passers-by.
Thank you, Josie!
Stuart & MJ
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I was told Josie Pazdzior was a master gardener, and she certainly did not disappoint! She turned our tired, unappealing garden into a splendid, eye-catching piece of art. She listened to my vision of what I wanted for our property which is situated on a corner, and quickly went to work researching plants and ornamental trees, and came up with a plan that was both beautiful and extremely affordable. She was always pleasant and easy to work with. Her suggestion to add an arbor for climbing plants was a stroke of genius! Thank you, Josie!
Dianne and Ted
Sally and Bobby
Josie is a very pleasant woman who helped with the difficult task of redoing a common garden at our condo. The five people on our gardening committee each had ideas on what our garden should look like. Josie listened carefully to all our ideas and concerns and came up with a very pleasing design for everyone.
Josie worked very hard to clear our area, then actively pursued finding new and interesting plants from various sources at reasonable prices. She assisted with establishing our new garden, often working beyond her time limit.
She followed up to make sure everything was growing and receiving the appropriate care, adjusting as necessary. She continues to guide us. I feel very confident recommending Josie to anyone wishing a more beautiful garden.
Dianne and condo garden group
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Thank you, Josie, for all your advice over the past two years. Your expert knowledge and passion for gardening has helped us improve our knowledge, our garden and the curb appeal of our home! We certainly are loyal customers.
Rob and Lisa
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Josie guided me through the design and detailed planting of a new garden, proving to be a highly knowledgeable and patient coach. She showed me what to look for and why when choosing appropriate plants, and how they should be placed in the garden and cared for. Our work transformed a “weed patch” into a delightful creation that is well balanced, thriving, and very pleasing to the eye.
Q. Graham
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Josie helped me transform an unattractive yard of uneven patio stones, scrub grass and weeds into a tiny glowing jewel. A fragrant, tranquil space where I can sip tea and watch butterflies, bees and hummingbirds flit from flower to flower while performing their pollination magic. Thank you, Josie, for helping bring my vision to life.
Frances