About The Unlikely Gardener

Welcome to The Unlikely Gardener — where curiosity meets chlorophyll and where your questions become content ideas that helps the gardening community bloom.

What began as a humble Facebook Group on December 9th, 2023, has rapidly grown into something much bigger than I ever imagined. With nearly 200,000 plant lovers in our Plant Hoarders community and counting, we’re building something special — together.

Whether you’re a newbie trying to figure out why your Alocasia might be dying again, or a long-time grower knee-deep in Vapor Pressure Deficit calculations, you’re in the right place.

What We Do

At The Unlikely Gardener, we mix science with sass and help demystify the often-confusing world of plant care. Our blog — 50 Shades of Green — is packed with in-depth newbie guides and geek-friendly content that dives into everything from grow light optimization to Daily Light Integral (DLI) calculations.

We also build and share custom plant tools like:

• Energy Cost Calculators
• VPD and DLI Calculators to help you fine-tune your environment
• Our fan-favourite Grow Light PPFD/PAR Map Generator

All of these tools were born from your questions, feedback, and shared love of all things green.

Why We Exist

Let’s be real — most plant and gardening advice online is lacking any depth or understanding. We aim to hit the sweet spot: science-backed, no-nonsense content that actually helps you to understand what makes a difference in your home and garden, and why.

We’re here for the everyday plant parent who’s tired of vague care tips and wants real answers. No gatekeeping, no gurus — just a thriving community that learns and grows together.

Join the Conversation

Got a plant mystery you can’t solve?

A tool you wish existed?

A myth you’d like us to debunk?

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re DMing us on the Unlikely Gardener Facebook profile, posting in Plant Hoarders Anonymous, or sending us suggestions for our next tool — your input shapes everything we do.

And hey, if you love what we’re creating, drop us a Google review to help more people discover the group!

Thanks for being here. Let’s grow something awesome — one plant at a time.