Who We Are

A woman standing in a field of yellow flowers, wearing a beige outfit and wide-brimmed hat, holding a basket of vegetables.

Warm Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here, I’m Mayla!

My journey began in the Midwest, where my mother’s love for gardening and creativity in the kitchen inspired me from a young age. She taught me how to transform food into something beautiful, fresh from our garden. Those lessons have stayed with me throughout my life, shaping not just my love for food but also my passion for growing it.

I spent many years in Los Angeles, where I raised three amazing children and built a successful career in catering. Food has always been a way to connect with others, and my time in catering allowed me to create memorable experiences centered around this shared love of nourishment.

Now, living in the Scottsdale-Phoenix area for the past few years, I’ve embraced the desert landscape and the unique challenges it brings to gardening. It’s deepened my commitment to sustainable living, and I’m passionate about helping others create their own kitchen gardens.

With the support of my loving family, I’m on a mission to share the joy and fulfillment that comes from growing your own food and making it a part of your everyday life. Let’s grow together and create something beautiful, one garden, one meal, and one memory at a time.

xx,

Mayla

Two children sitting in a plastic wading pool filled with spaghetti on a grassy lawn. One child is grabbing pasta, and the other is sitting calmly. A woman is sitting nearby, holding spaghetti and smiling. In the background, there is a yellow cart and a white toy tractor.

A pool of green beans with my mom getting ready to can

Credentials

University of Arizona Certified Master Gardener

Gardenary Consultant

Member of Association of Professional Landscape Designers