About us
A modern field journal for people who grow things
GreenThumb Notes is a small, independent publication for gardeners, balcony dwellers and patio dreamers. We write the kind of guides we wished existed when we were starting out — honest, beautiful, and grounded in real practice.
About
Hello, lovely readers! 🌿
I’m Dominik, and I’m truly excited to welcome you to our gardening blog. This space is dedicated to the simple joy of growing things, reconnecting with nature, and discovering how a small seed can turn into something beautiful.
For me, gardening has always been more than just planting flowers or growing vegetables. It’s a reminder that growth takes time, patience, and care. Just like in life, the most rewarding results often come from the small, consistent efforts we make every day.
Whether you have a large backyard, a tiny balcony, or just a few pots on a windowsill, gardening has the power to transform not only your space but also your mindset. Watching plants grow, nurturing them, and seeing them flourish brings a special kind of calm and satisfaction that’s hard to find elsewhere.
This blog is here to inspire you to start your own gardening journey. From creative garden ideas and practical tips to beautiful plant inspiration, our goal is to make gardening simple, enjoyable, and accessible for everyone — no matter your experience level.
We believe that anyone can create a little piece of green paradise. Sometimes all it takes is one plant, one idea, and the curiosity to try something new.
Join us as we explore the world of plants, gardens, and outdoor spaces together. Let’s grow, learn, and create something beautiful.
Thank you for being here and being part of this journey.
With green thumbs and gratitude,
Dominik 🌱
Our mission
Bring nature's beauty home — one balcony at a time
We believe outdoor space — no matter how small — can change how you live. A pot of basil, a shaded patio chair, a window box of cut flowers. These small acts of growing things make a home feel alive.
Every guide we publish is written, tested and reviewed by people who actually garden. We partner with certified landscapers, document our own failures, and only recommend things we’d put in our own homes.
What we stand for
Four ideas that shape every note we publish.
Grow honestly
We write from real gardens — soil under the nails, failures included. No filler, no fluff, no AI-generated lists.
Beauty is useful
A space you love is a space you use. Every guide balances looks, comfort, and how a plant or piece will actually live.
Backed by experts
We partner with certified landscapers and horticulturists so each idea you read has been tested by someone who does this for a living.
Made for small spaces
Most of us don't have acres. We obsess over balconies, patios and front steps — and prove they can feel like a destination.
"A garden teaches you to slow down. We just write the instruction manual."
— Dominik, Founder
The team
Real people, real gardens
Dominik
Founder & Editor
Marta L.
Landscape Consultant
Jules R.
Plant Editor