Join us this spring!
the foodscaper cohort program
April - September 2026
Foodscaping can be a lonely profession.
Most of us are figuring this out as we go, piecing together advice from landscapers, farmers, designers, and business books that were never written for this work.
And sometimes you just wish you could sit down once a month with people who actually get it.
You’re not looking for another course, PDF or webinar.
You’re looking for relationships!
here's how it works
These are online Zoom calls for edible landscaping professionals who will meet regularly this year with people at their same stage of business
Not to be taught at…
But to learn alongside each other.
this is about finding your foodscaper family
Connect with the people you can authentically check in with about your professional life.
The kind of group where you can say...
- “Here’s what I’m charging — is this crazy?”
- “Here’s a client situation — what would you do?”
- “Here’s how I’m sourcing plants and it’s taking me forever — anyone have a better way?”
It's the kind of community where everyone understands the weird, wonderful, messy world of turning edible landscaping into a real livelihood.
words of PRAISE
The biggest aha moments was learning how to go about how to understand what people are willing to pay for a project. I learned how to ask upfront and see a reaction, and adjust from there. That was huge.”
Allan, former student
"The work the folks at The Foodscaper have done - whether with the conference, the podcast, or the online community - to bring together expert voices in this industry is the biggest reason I felt ready to launch my new foodscaping business this year. Thank you!"
- Dan, Edible Abundance Foodscapes
" Radical transparency! Psychological safety. We could ask all the questions we are usually too embarrassed to and no speaker made us feel ignorant or amateur."
- Anna, pro foodscaper
“The companionship, practical business advice, and garden problem-solving was so beneficial for my young business.
It was like laying compost, so worth the investment.”
Peter Van Nuland, Former student
Owner, New Story Landscapes
During the cohort we’ll cover the following...
BUT this cohort is not watching a class or presesntaion!
This will be an active group conversation on:
- pricing & proposals
- finding clients
- hiring & team building
- plant sourcing & installs
- mistakes we’re making in real time
- and the questions you didn’t even know how to ask yet
“This investment in my education opened up my life to peers who helped me build my business."
- Dujon Blondel, Owner, Green Glow Gardens
“If we expect substantive food system change, this is the community that’s going to do it.”
"I began my first season in business on the right foot with realistic expectations and am happy to share that I now have a steadily growing client list."
- Mike Bielesch, Seed & Soil Ecological Landscape Services
Katie went from from a curious green thumb to a successful business owner.
"I started working with Matt after learning about his company and programs at the 2021 Foodscaper Summit. I was about a year into starting up my foodscaping company, and was feeling totally lost and overwhelmed. I am now heading into year 5 running and managing it full time as the owner and founder (with a more-than living wage to boot!), managing several employees, and working with hundreds of clients annually.
Matt and his coaching program have been instrumental in my success: because of his guides, presentations, and one-on-one mentoring, I was able to level-up my ideas, installations, design skills, and all of the other skills it takes to manage an edible landscaping business.
The best part of this program is that you’re working with a mentor that is incredibly caring, available to you, thoughtful, and who clearly has his heart in this work. If you’re starting out in your edible landscaping company and looking to gain confidence, hone your skills, and feel supported by someone who cares deeply and has been in your exact shoes, working with Matt and in the Foodscaping Entrepreneurship School is where it’s at!"
KATIE CAREY, OWNER, COLUMBUS FOODSCAPES
"Before, I felt very disorganized. I didn’t have any documentation or contracts. I feel more structured as a business so there’s a lot of good information. Organization is my biggest takeaway."
BEN, OWNER, PERMANENT YIELD DESIGN
"What was most valuable: The transparency in the day-to-day operation of the business especially the intake to project installation pipeline and how to navigate HR."
2024 STUDENT
Here's the cohort rundown:
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STARTING SOON! Cohorts will run April - September 2026 and meet monthly
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SMALL SIZE: Cohorts of 8-10 pro foodscapers designed for relationship building
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TIMING: As a cohort, we determine a time to meet once a month
- ACCOUNTABILITY: Keep moving toward your goals each month with homework, actions items and a little tough love!
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PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK: Get specialized coaching from Matt every month.
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THE CONTENT YOU ACTUALLY NEED: Matt will develop customized curriculum that reflects the expressed needs of every individual in the cohort. Whether that's identifying financial leaks or how to navigate tricky team dynamics, he's got you. No fluff - just practical help!
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FREE MEMBERSHIP: Access Matt (and dozens of other professionals like you!) in our membership through the option to join additional calls for more attention and support - plus a full library of training videos!
This cohort will take your business to the next level.
Join us!
Once you apply, our team will review your information and be in touch with next steps by mid March!
"Matt and his team are supportive, inspiring, and creative problem-solvers.
Courtney, former student
Let's build our businesses, TOGETHER!
I created The Foodscaper because I craved connection with other edible landscapers as I built Custom Foodscapes.
I'm proud that last year's revenue topped $800K and over 100K in net profit.
Now, I want to return the wisdom I learned along the way to help foodscapers thrive.
- Matt Lebon,
Owner and Founder of The Foodscaper & Custom Foodscaping
Host of The Foodscaper Podcast
Want more info? Chat with Matt!
Send us your info and you'll get connected with Matt Lebon for a free 15 minute informational call.
