Sound Familiar?

Let’s be honest, most of us are juggling a hundred things before breakfast.

Between school runs, work deadlines, and trying to remember whether you fed the cat, starting a veggie garden can feel like another impossible project.

But here’s the truth...

You don’t need a huge plot, perfect soil, or hours of spare time to grow something real.

You just need the right approach - a simple way to nurture healthy plants and feel like a garden goddess.

This checklist is here to help you;

• Skip the overwhelm,
• Build living soil, and
• Create a thriving food garden your family will love.

And with Spring around the corner, there’s no better time to start than now - your future self will thank you.

What other families are saying...

"Shaan's guidance with Foodscaping has been absolutely invaluable, and has turned an overwhelming task into a manageable, exciting journey of learning and growing beautiful things."

~ Naomi, Ballito

"I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Shaan from Banana Design, and she provided invaluable guidance on planning and implementing my vegetable, fruit, and herb garden.

Her advice on breaking down the process into manageable sections was particularly helpful, given the size of my garden. I was also impressed by the simplicity of composting and the benefits of repurposing garden refuse to enrich my soil.

I'm excited to put Shaan's detailed plan into action and start growing my own fresh produce. Thanks to her expertise, I feel more confident and motivated to nurture my garden."

~ Jess, Durban North

"“Working with Wild Banana Design gave me the tools and the advice I needed to create a concrete plan for our space, creating elements of a homestead that now add so much value to our lifestyle.”"

~ Angela, Hibberdene

Hi, I’m Shaan

The co-founder of Wild Banana Design.

As a busy working mom of two, and self proclaimed “lazy gardener” I am passionate about making growing food easy and accessible to families - even if they’ve never grown anything before. 

I want to help you create a thriving garden that feeds your family and reconnect you all to nature. My mission is simple: to make growing food feel joyful and easy - even when you’re juggling everything else.

If you’d love a garden that looks good, grows real food, and doesn’t become another unfinished project, you’re in the right place.

Why this checklist?

Because you don’t need another 40 tabs open. This guide distills the essentials so you can start with clarity - and actually enjoy the process.

P.S. The best planting season starts soon - don’t wait until next year to get growing.