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Grow Your Own Healthy Food At Home

The self-sufficiency app for home gardeners
The self-sufficiency app for home gardeners
  • Step-by-step guidance for beginners and experts
  • Personalized plans for any space or climate
  • Harvest fresh, nutritious food year-round
Mark  Valencia
Created byMark Valencia
Urban homesteader and educator with 20+ years helping thousands grow food and live more self-sufficiently
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12 min • Planting Leafy Greens

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Grow your own healthy harvests

With this app as your guide, discover how to grow fresh, nutritious food right at home—no matter your experience level. From balcony gardens to large homesteads, learn step-by-step gardening & self-sufficiency techniques, track your progress, and build the skills to become more self-sufficient.

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Nice job!

You crushed your goal of harvesting 5 types of vegetables this month.

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Harvest fresh food year-round

Grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home with easy-to-follow guidance tailored to your space and climate.

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Master essential gardening & self-sufficiency skills

Learn proven techniques for planting, nurturing, and harvesting your crops—so you can enjoy healthy, homegrown meals every season.

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Boost your self-sufficiency & Improve your lifestyle

Build confidence and independence as you reduce reliance on store-bought produce, take control of your food supply and live a healthier lifestyle.

The only app you need

A personalized home gardening coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you step-by-step to grow healthy food at home and boost your self-sufficiency. Each week, you'll complete tailored gardening tasks, learn from expert lessons, and track your harvests — helping you cultivate thriving plants and sustainable habits. The app adapts to your space, climate, and goals, offering real-time feedback and personalized plans for every skill level. Everything you need to grow and thrive is in one place.

Grow Your Own Healthy Food At HomeGrow Your Own Healthy Food At Home
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan

Grow Your Own Healthy Food At Home

The self-sufficiency app for home gardeners
The self-sufficiency app for home gardeners
  • Step-by-step guidance for beginners and experts
  • Personalized plans for any space or climate
  • Harvest fresh, nutritious food year-round
Mark  Valencia
Created byMark Valencia
Urban homesteader and educator with 20+ years helping thousands grow food and live more self-sufficiently
Background
Background
Hero image

Today's Gardening Task

12 min • Planting Leafy Greens

Continue activity
Take the quiz to get your personalized plan
Achieve your goals

Grow your own healthy harvests

With this app as your guide, discover how to grow fresh, nutritious food right at home—no matter your experience level. From balcony gardens to large homesteads, learn step-by-step gardening & self-sufficiency techniques, track your progress, and build the skills to become more self-sufficient.

Feature image

Nice job!

You crushed your goal of harvesting 5 types of vegetables this month.

eco

Harvest fresh food year-round

Grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs at home with easy-to-follow guidance tailored to your space and climate.

school

Master essential gardening & self-sufficiency skills

Learn proven techniques for planting, nurturing, and harvesting your crops—so you can enjoy healthy, homegrown meals every season.

self_improvement

Boost your self-sufficiency & Improve your lifestyle

Build confidence and independence as you reduce reliance on store-bought produce, take control of your food supply and live a healthier lifestyle.

The only app you need

A personalized home gardening coach. In your pocket.

This app guides you step-by-step to grow healthy food at home and boost your self-sufficiency. Each week, you'll complete tailored gardening tasks, learn from expert lessons, and track your harvests — helping you cultivate thriving plants and sustainable habits. The app adapts to your space, climate, and goals, offering real-time feedback and personalized plans for every skill level. Everything you need to grow and thrive is in one place.

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Garden Planning

Soil Health Check

Today's Gardening Task

12 min • Planting Leafy Greens

Start activity

Harvest Log

Including everything you need to succeed:

eco

Personalized garden plans for your space, climate, and goals

keyboard_arrow_down

Get a custom planting schedule and layout based on your location, space, and preferences.

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Expert lessons on growing, harvesting, and self-sufficiency

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn essential gardening skills, from seed starting to composting, with easy-to-follow lessons.

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Weekly task reminders to keep your garden thriving

keyboard_arrow_down

Stay on track with timely reminders for watering, fertilizing, pruning, and harvesting.

insights

Progress tracking for your plants and harvests

keyboard_arrow_down

Log your plant growth, yields, and milestones to see your self-sufficiency improve over time.

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Interactive quizzes to reinforce gardening knowledge

keyboard_arrow_down

Test your understanding and lock in key concepts with fun, practical quizzes after each lesson.

bug_report

Pest and problem solver for healthy, resilient plants

keyboard_arrow_down

Get instant guidance to identify and fix common plant issues, pests, and diseases.

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Watering and care tips tailored to your plants

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive specific advice on watering, feeding, and caring for each crop you grow.

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Step-by-step guides for every stage of the growing process

keyboard_arrow_down

Follow clear, actionable instructions from planting seeds to harvesting your homegrown food.

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Self-sufficiency milestones to celebrate your progress

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Unlock achievements as you grow more food and become increasingly self-reliant at home.

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Ask questions and get tailored advice & answers on whatever you want to know

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Add feature description

Created by Mark Valencia

"After years of trial and error, I built the system I wish I had when I started growing food at home"

Mark  Valencia

Mark Valencia

Urban homesteader and educator with 20+ years helping thousands grow food and live more self-sufficiently

2.5 million subscribers and one of the biggest YouTube gardening channels in the world are achievements I'm proud of; however, when we first purchased our small acreage just outside of Brisbane in 2006, the only things I dreamed of were having a thriving garden and providing fresh, healthy food for my family. But when I first started, I was overwhelmed by conflicting advice, failed crops, and the feeling that self-sufficiency was out of reach. I spent years experimenting with different methods, learning from mistakes, and slowly building up my knowledge of what really works in a home garden, no matter the space or experience level.

Over time, I realised that growing your own food isn’t just about saving money or eating better; it’s about gaining confidence, independence, and a deeper connection to nature and the world around you. I began sharing my journey online, and was amazed by how many people wanted to learn practical, step-by-step ways to become more self-sufficient.

That’s why I created this app: to give you the clear, actionable guidance I wish I’d had when I started. Everything I know, everything I've written or made content about regarding self-sufficiency, has been carefully entered into this app, and I will continue to keep adding knowledge and improving it.

Every lesson, tip, and tool in the app is based on real-world experience, tested in my own backyard and refined through years of teaching others. Whether you’re starting with a single pot on a balcony, planning a full backyard garden, or sighting a whole-acreage homestead, I want to help you succeed.

My aim is to make this app empower you to take control of your food, your health, and your future, one small fist of organic compost and cherry tomatoes at a time. Let's get into it! :)

Introduction Video Coaching App HomeGrow

Follow Mark's proven process & grow your own healthy food

Set up and site a productive home garden from scratch
Choose the best crops for your climate
Master soil health and composting basics
Grow food in small spaces or large acreages depending on your situation
Prevent and manage common garden pests
Harvest, store and preserve your produce efficiently
Develop year-round self-sufficiency habits
Save seeds and plan for future seasons
Build confidence in troubleshooting garden issues
Track your progress and celebrate your harvests
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI and Mark's 20+ years of self-sufficiency knowledge, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

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Courtyard Raised Bed Garden Starter

Personalized Lesson • 14 min

Learn how to set up and plant a productive raised bed vegetable and herb garden, tailored to your courtyard’s sunlight, space, and your favorite crops. Step-by-step guidance ensures you start strong and avoid common mistakes.

What to do
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Assess Your Courtyard
3 min
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Plan Your Raised Bed Layout
3 min
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Select Crops & Companion Herbs
3 min
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yard
Soil Prep & Planting
4 min
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How it works

Grow healthy food in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What is your main goal for using this app?

Grow fresh vegetables year-round
Reduce grocery bills and waste
Learn gardening basics step-by-step
Become more self-sufficient at home
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your space, experience, and goals so the app can personalize your home gardening journey from the very start.

Your Plan

Week 1

Starting Your Garden

Choosing the Right Location
Preparing Healthy Soil
Selecting Easy Starter Crops
Setting Up a Watering Routine
Week 2Upcoming

Growing & Harvesting

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step gardening plan tailored to your needs, making it easy to know what to plant and when.

Today, July 27

6
V

Garden Planning

Lesson • 3 min

Soil Health Check

Activity • 4 min

Planting Leafy Greens

Activity • 12 min

Harvest Log

Journal • 3 min

3

Follow daily tasks & ask questions

Each day, the app guides you through simple gardening tasks and tips to help you develop the skills required to grow a thriving garden. If you have questions, just ask!

Your Progress

Crops Grown

52.3 varieties

as of Jul 22

AprilJuly

Harvest Yield

32.7 kilograms

as of Jul 22

AprilJuly
4

Track progress & see real results

Watch your garden flourish and celebrate milestones as you become more self-sufficient and grow your own healthy food, recording your progress as you go.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

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Join over 1,000,000 people achieving their goals on Studio

Whatever your goal, find a life-changing app on Studio

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The app is beyond compare!

The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
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Daphne A.
Verified Studio customer
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It's blown my mind

I love the app - it's blown my mind actually. I don't know how you've managed to make it so personalised but congratulations - it's just superb. I love how simple and uncomplicated it is (and very effective).
M
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Martine L.
Verified Studio customer
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The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
M
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Monica R.
Verified Studio customer
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I'm blown away by the personalization

As I use this app, I'm blown away by the personalization - it feels like it truly understands what I need. I can't say enough positive things about this app; it's been a game changer.
W
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William T.
Verified Studio customer
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Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough!

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough! I cannot recommend this app more highly!
J
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Jane M.
Verified Studio customer
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This app is everything that I have been looking for

This app is everything that I have been looking for because it feels so personalized. I'm trying to accomplish extraordinary change in my life and that is exactly what I needed. Nothing but positive feedback from me, thank you again!
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Amy C.
Verified Studio customer
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Worth every penny

I have been using the app for over a month and it is proving to be worth every penny by providing personalized support, strategies and education in a structured environment that has really helped me to stay focused. It's a phenomenal tool!
T
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Tim P.
Verified Studio customer
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FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
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What will I learn in this app?
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How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for advanced food gardeners?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Today's the day

Start growing your own healthy food and take control of your self-sufficiency

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized home gardening and self-sufficiency plan. Start achieving your self-reliance goals today alongside Mark Valencia.

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What should I focus on today?
06:35 PM
Today, we'll focus on checking your raised bed’s soil moisture, thinning out any crowded seedlings, and planning a quick harvest of fast-growing herbs. These steps keep your garden healthy and productive, even in a small space.
06:35 PM
I'm working late and only have about 5 minutes for the garden today. Can you update my activities?
06:36 PM
Absolutely! I'll adjust today's activities so you can quickly check soil moisture, harvest a few herbs, and spot any urgent issues. This keeps your garden thriving, even on your busiest days.
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Including everything you need to succeed:

eco

Personalized garden plans for your space, climate, and goals

keyboard_arrow_down

Get a custom planting schedule and layout based on your location, space, and preferences.

lightbulb

Expert lessons on growing, harvesting, and self-sufficiency

keyboard_arrow_down

Learn essential gardening skills, from seed starting to composting, with easy-to-follow lessons.

calendar_today

Weekly task reminders to keep your garden thriving

keyboard_arrow_down

Stay on track with timely reminders for watering, fertilizing, pruning, and harvesting.

insights

Progress tracking for your plants and harvests

keyboard_arrow_down

Log your plant growth, yields, and milestones to see your self-sufficiency improve over time.

quiz

Interactive quizzes to reinforce gardening knowledge

keyboard_arrow_down

Test your understanding and lock in key concepts with fun, practical quizzes after each lesson.

bug_report

Pest and problem solver for healthy, resilient plants

keyboard_arrow_down

Get instant guidance to identify and fix common plant issues, pests, and diseases.

water_drop

Watering and care tips tailored to your plants

keyboard_arrow_down

Receive specific advice on watering, feeding, and caring for each crop you grow.

check_circle

Step-by-step guides for every stage of the growing process

keyboard_arrow_down

Follow clear, actionable instructions from planting seeds to harvesting your homegrown food.

star

Self-sufficiency milestones to celebrate your progress

keyboard_arrow_down

Unlock achievements as you grow more food and become increasingly self-reliant at home.

help

Ask questions and get tailored advice & answers on whatever you want to know

keyboard_arrow_down

Add feature description

Created by Mark Valencia

"After years of trial and error, I built the system I wish I had when I started growing food at home"

Mark  Valencia

Mark Valencia

Urban homesteader and educator with 20+ years helping thousands grow food and live more self-sufficiently

2.5 million subscribers and one of the biggest YouTube gardening channels in the world are achievements I'm proud of; however, when we first purchased our small acreage just outside of Brisbane in 2006, the only things I dreamed of were having a thriving garden and providing fresh, healthy food for my family. But when I first started, I was overwhelmed by conflicting advice, failed crops, and the feeling that self-sufficiency was out of reach. I spent years experimenting with different methods, learning from mistakes, and slowly building up my knowledge of what really works in a home garden, no matter the space or experience level.

Over time, I realised that growing your own food isn’t just about saving money or eating better; it’s about gaining confidence, independence, and a deeper connection to nature and the world around you. I began sharing my journey online, and was amazed by how many people wanted to learn practical, step-by-step ways to become more self-sufficient.

That’s why I created this app: to give you the clear, actionable guidance I wish I’d had when I started. Everything I know, everything I've written or made content about regarding self-sufficiency, has been carefully entered into this app, and I will continue to keep adding knowledge and improving it.

Every lesson, tip, and tool in the app is based on real-world experience, tested in my own backyard and refined through years of teaching others. Whether you’re starting with a single pot on a balcony, planning a full backyard garden, or sighting a whole-acreage homestead, I want to help you succeed.

My aim is to make this app empower you to take control of your food, your health, and your future, one small fist of organic compost and cherry tomatoes at a time. Let's get into it! :)

Introduction Video Coaching App HomeGrow

Follow Mark's proven process & grow your own healthy food

Set up and site a productive home garden from scratch
Choose the best crops for your climate
Master soil health and composting basics
Grow food in small spaces or large acreages depending on your situation
Prevent and manage common garden pests
Harvest, store and preserve your produce efficiently
Develop year-round self-sufficiency habits
Save seeds and plan for future seasons
Build confidence in troubleshooting garden issues
Track your progress and celebrate your harvests
AI-POWERED COACHING

Every single day in the app is 100% personalized to you.

Built with powerful AI and Mark's 20+ years of self-sufficiency knowledge, this app is unlike anything you've ever used before. Your entire experience will be designed just for you.

spa

Courtyard Raised Bed Garden Starter

Personalized Lesson • 14 min

Learn how to set up and plant a productive raised bed vegetable and herb garden, tailored to your courtyard’s sunlight, space, and your favorite crops. Step-by-step guidance ensures you start strong and avoid common mistakes.

What to do
wb_sunny
Assess Your Courtyard
3 min
chevron_right
assignment
Plan Your Raised Bed Layout
3 min
chevron_right
eco
Select Crops & Companion Herbs
3 min
chevron_right
yard
Soil Prep & Planting
4 min
chevron_right
How it works

Grow healthy food in 4 simple steps

It only takes a few minutes to get started

Onboarding Quiz

What is your main goal for using this app?

Grow fresh vegetables year-round
Reduce grocery bills and waste
Learn gardening basics step-by-step
Become more self-sufficient at home
1

Complete the onboarding quiz

Share your space, experience, and goals so the app can personalize your home gardening journey from the very start.

Your Plan

Week 1

Starting Your Garden

Choosing the Right Location
Preparing Healthy Soil
Selecting Easy Starter Crops
Setting Up a Watering Routine
Week 2Upcoming

Growing & Harvesting

2

Get your personalized plan

Receive a step-by-step gardening plan tailored to your needs, making it easy to know what to plant and when.

Today, July 27

6
V

Garden Planning

Lesson • 3 min

Soil Health Check

Activity • 4 min

Planting Leafy Greens

Activity • 12 min

Harvest Log

Journal • 3 min

3

Follow daily tasks & ask questions

Each day, the app guides you through simple gardening tasks and tips to help you develop the skills required to grow a thriving garden. If you have questions, just ask!

Your Progress

Crops Grown

52.3 varieties

as of Jul 22

AprilJuly

Harvest Yield

32.7 kilograms

as of Jul 22

AprilJuly
4

Track progress & see real results

Watch your garden flourish and celebrate milestones as you become more self-sufficient and grow your own healthy food, recording your progress as you go.

It only takes 2 minutes to get started

starstarstarstarstar

Join over 1,000,000 people achieving their goals on Studio

Whatever your goal, find a life-changing app on Studio

Quote

The app is beyond compare!

The app is beyond compare! Best ever! I mean, this is like a Ferrari engine when I'm used to driving a tractor.
D
starstarstarstarstar
Daphne A.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

It's blown my mind

I love the app - it's blown my mind actually. I don't know how you've managed to make it so personalised but congratulations - it's just superb. I love how simple and uncomplicated it is (and very effective).
M
starstarstarstarstar
Martine L.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

The coaching is phenomenal

I use AI every day in my work and I absolutely love the app. The coaching is phenomenal. I've done multiple programs, but this is by far the best experience.
M
starstarstarstarstar
Monica R.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

I'm blown away by the personalization

As I use this app, I'm blown away by the personalization - it feels like it truly understands what I need. I can't say enough positive things about this app; it's been a game changer.
W
starstarstarstarstar
William T.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough!

Brilliant app! Five stars are not enough! I cannot recommend this app more highly!
J
starstarstarstarstar
Jane M.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

This app is everything that I have been looking for

This app is everything that I have been looking for because it feels so personalized. I'm trying to accomplish extraordinary change in my life and that is exactly what I needed. Nothing but positive feedback from me, thank you again!
A
starstarstarstarstar
Amy C.
Verified Studio customer
Quote

Worth every penny

I have been using the app for over a month and it is proving to be worth every penny by providing personalized support, strategies and education in a structured environment that has really helped me to stay focused. It's a phenomenal tool!
T
starstarstarstarstar
Tim P.
Verified Studio customer
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It's making a huge difference for me

I want to sincerely thank you for creating this product. I have not been a huge fan of AI in general, but this use case is exceptional. It's making a huge difference for me.
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Alana G.
Verified Studio customer
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Thank you for creating this app!

I'm only on day 4, but I already feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you for creating this app! It's already making such a difference <3
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A. U.
Verified Studio customer
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I am blown away

I went in with no expectations really. I've been in online coaching for 15 years professionally, and I know how hard it is to deliver something that is accessible and progressive. I am blown away.
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Brahim
Verified Studio customer
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One of the best discoveries ever

Studio has been one of the best discoveries ever. This app is amazing; fun, enjoyable, and so incredibly useful. I've never been one to use apps like these too much, but yours just blew my mind.
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Maria
Verified Studio customer
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I accomplished more in 4 weeks than 10 years

I feel like I accomplished more in the past 4 weeks than I did the past 10 years. I'm amazed by what you were able to pull off with Studio and I hope more people benefit from it.
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Marty
Verified Studio customer
Forbes logoABC logoWall Street Journal logoVariety logoTechCrunch logo
FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who is this app for?
expand_more
What will I learn in this app?
expand_more
How much time do I need to dedicate to this app?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for beginners?
expand_more
How personalized is the experience?
expand_more
Is this app suitable for advanced food gardeners?
expand_more
What kind of support is available?
expand_more
Today's the day

Start growing your own healthy food and take control of your self-sufficiency

You’re only minutes away from getting your personalized home gardening and self-sufficiency plan. Start achieving your self-reliance goals today alongside Mark Valencia.