45 years of growing things — and everything the garden teaches you about patience, loss, and building something that outlasts you.
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"I've been working in the garden design/construction industry for 45 years. In that time I've learned that a garden is never just a garden — it's patience made visible, loss made beautiful, and a bet on the future you plant today. Below you'll find free guides, seasonal checklists and 360° photos of real gardens. To get access to a growing list of Getting Dirty with Glenn Garden Guides subscribe to my free newsletter which you can find here.
A sample of my Gardening guides.
#102 Getting Dirty with Glenn Garden Guide Professional Planting Beds (pdf)
Download45 Years of Work
More Garden Footage on Our YouTube Channel
Private Garden in Whitefish Bay interactive 360 photo
"The garden will teach you patience whether you want to learn it or not. After 45 years, I have received a thorough education."
— Glenn Rieker, Grafton, WI
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The gear I use to ride, paddle, capture content with and camp."
Some of my favorite products to use in the garden, with my personal notes on why each piece earned its place.
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