About Gardenwise Design and Consulting
Gardenwise Design & Consulting was founded to help you make thoughtful, informed decisions about their gardens before investing time, money, or effort into a project. The focus is on clarity, seasonal awareness, and practical solutions that work over time rather than quick fixes or one-size-fits-all approaches.
We approach garden design and consulting as a collaborative process. Each site is different, and every recommendation is grounded in careful observation of sun exposure, soil conditions, layout, and how the space is used.
The goal is to create gardens that feel manageable, intentional, and well suited to the Yakima Valley climate.
Our Difference
Clear, site-specific garden guidance grounded in local conditions, seasonal timing, and long-term performance.
A structured process removes guesswork and helps clients make confident decisions from the start.
Designs are tailored to the realities of climate, water use, and maintenance, balancing beauty, productivity, and sustainability.
Guidance that is practical and implementation-ready, allowing clients to move forward independently or with continued support.
The result is a garden that works now, matures well over time, and respects both the land and the client’s investment.
Meet the Designer
Natalia Farber is the garden designer behind Gardenwise. She works with people across the Yakima Valley to create gardens that are grounded in place, responsive to climate, and designed to endure.
Her approach is informed by formal training in horticulture at Washington State University, early experience in sustainable agriculture, and postgraduate study in professional coaching and change management at The New School in New York. These foundations shape a thoughtful, systems-based design practice that balances beauty, resilience, and practicality.
Natalia’s work emphasizes climate-aware design, soil and irrigation considerations, and planting strategies that mature gracefully over time. Alongside her design practice, she serves on the board of Canyon Blooms – Petals for Patients, a local nonprofit focused on building community through flowers, reflecting her commitment to stewardship and place-based engagement.
Her process is collaborative and confidence-building, offering clients clarity and flexibility as their gardens evolve season after season.