Nell Foster

I’m Nell. I’m the founder of Joy Us garden. These days I make videos, create at my work table, write a lot and take pics so I can educate and inspire you with all things garden and help you to get your creative groove on.

I’ve been gardening, playing with flowers and creating for a very long time. I'm a lover of plants, flowers, dirt & glitter.

My resume for last 47 years says it all. I’ve been a: John Deere operator, neighborhood lawn mower, groundskeeper, barley crosser, herb propagator, interior plantscaper, nursery salesperson, garden designer, professional gardener, commercial Christmas decorator, florist assistant, flower show designer, designer & manufacturer of gardening accessories, blogger, budding author, and emerging youtube personality.

I grew up on a small farm in Connecticut’s Litchfield County, land of endless stone walls, rivers, barns and a hand full of covered bridges. I started gardening at a very young age and joke that I was sent out to weed when still in diapers as soon as I could crawl.

I now live by the sea in Santa Barbara, California. I started Joy Us garden in 2010 but really didn’t pick it up again until 2012 … you know how that goes.

My goal is to inspire and educate you about growing and creating wonderful things. I oversee the business, write content for the blog, do videos and author books. I’ve been a “hands on doer” for years and years. How the heck did I become a social media maven and author in my middle ages?!

Being in nature and creating something wonderful sends me into a delightful tizzy. I use a pair of Felcos and a pruning saw with the same ease as a hot glue pan and shakers of glitter.

So tickled pink you stopped by!