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BackyardNurserymen.com · Founding Member Invitation

25 Years of Backyard Nursery Secrets.
One Simple Membership.

Everything my dad built, every course, every PDF, every hard-won lesson, finally in one place. Plus something that has never existed in this industry before.

22,000+ people helped
80+ countries
Avg $180/sq ft earned
Teaching since 1996
Regular price: $29.99/month $19.99 Founding Member rate · locked forever, never increases Goes to $29.99/month after March 28

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Early days in the McGroarty backyard nursery Duston and brother as kids in the nursery rows Mike McGroarty working in the nursery Members visiting the nursery

"I grew up in a backyard nursery. What I didn't realize until years later was that I also grew up inside a gold mine."

Duston McGroarty
Duston McGroarty
BackyardNurserymen.com

My name is Duston McGroarty. My dad is Mike McGroarty, and if you've ever Googled "how to make money growing plants from home," there's a good chance you've already read something he wrote.

My dad started teaching people how to run a backyard nursery back in 1999. He didn't have a fancy website. He had a classified ad, a homemade booklet, and knowledge that almost nobody else was sharing publicly, because most of it lived in the heads of experienced growers who had never thought to write it down.

Duston and brother as young kids working in the nursery
That's me on the right. Growing up meant working in the nursery.
Mike McGroarty in the nursery
My dad Mike, taking a rare break in the wheelbarrow.

Over the past 25 years, we've helped tens of thousands of people start and grow backyard nurseries. Teenagers. Retirees. People who had never grown a thing. People who needed a second income. People who turned it into their main income.

We built an email list of 40,000+. A YouTube channel with 155,000 subscribers. A private member community with over 330,000 forum posts, real growers sharing real experiences, zone by zone, season by season.

And then we made it all way too complicated.

Multiple websites. Multiple logins. Products scattered across different brands. A platform that was genuinely hard to navigate, especially if you weren't a tech person. We watched people sign up and then get lost before they ever got started.

That's the problem I've spent the last year rebuilding from the ground up. And today, the first day of spring, I'm opening the doors to BackyardNurserymen, and inviting a small group of Founding Members in before we officially launch to the world.

A few years ago my dad handed the business over to me. He's earned the rest. But he didn't disappear. He still logs in every single day to answer questions and give advice in the community. That hasn't changed.

Sound familiar?

Why Most People Never Actually Start Their Backyard Nursery

It's not because they lack the space. It's not because they can't grow plants. And it's definitely not because there's no money in it. It's because they get overwhelmed before they ever dig the first hole.

"I am the person you don't want to be. I can't begin to tell you the mistakes that we made and the money and time that we wasted that could have been prevented."

Susie Pileggi, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

We know this because we've heard it for 25 years. The most common thing people say to us isn't "I tried it and it didn't work." It's "I wish I would've gotten started when I first came across your stuff online."

Introducing BackyardNurserymen, Built to Get You Started and Keep You Growing

One membership. Everything in one place. And one thing that has never existed in this industry until now.

What's included

Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.

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Complete Learning Library

Every course, PDF, guide, and resource we've created over 25 years, organized into clear learning paths, not a folder dump.

🎥

Mike's Full Video Archive

The original backyard nursery videos that started it all, plus years of follow-up content, organized by topic so you can find what you need.

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Private Grower Community

12 years of real conversations between real growers. Zone-specific advice, success stories, troubleshooting, and a plant buy/sell marketplace.

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Mike Still Shows Up Daily

He handed the business to me, but he didn't disappear. Mike still logs in every single day to answer questions. That access is worth the membership alone.

Rolling out within 30 days
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Your Personalized Backyard Nursery Startup Plan

This is the thing that has never existed in this niche. Answer a few questions about your zone, your space, your hours, and how you want to sell. Get a completely personalized startup plan built specifically for your situation. Not generic advice. Yours.

Built using 330,000+ real forum posts from real growers combined with 25 years of our own data on what actually works, zone by zone, plant by plant. Nothing like it exists anywhere in this industry.
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No Royalties. No Restrictions. Keep Every Dollar.

We focus on public domain plants, the same everyday landscaping plants people buy by the millions, with zero royalties and zero restrictions. Big box stores don't want you to know this is possible. Every dollar you earn is yours.

* The personalized plan rolls out to Founding Members first, within 30 days, included at no extra charge.

The personalized startup plan

Here's How It Works

You answer a few simple questions. We build your plan. You start growing.

01
Tell us about you
Your ZIP, space, time, income goal, and how you want to sell
02
We crunch your situation
25 years of data, what grows where, what sells how, what earns what
03
Your plan is built
Top plants for your zone, profit projections, a step-by-step roadmap
04
You actually start
No more paralysis. No more "I don't know where to begin." Just start here.
$180

Average earnings per square foot of growing space

Across 22,000+ growers since 1999, regardless of backyard size. Whether you are working with 200 sq ft or 2,000, the system scales to fit what you have.

Founding Members get access the moment it goes live. No waiting, no additional charge. Included.

See it in action

This Is What Your Plan Looks Like

A real example from the app. You answer 9 questions. Your plan, with your plants, your numbers, your zone, is built for you. Nobody else gets this plan. It's yours.

https://app.backyardnurserymen.com/plans/8f415
Dashboard
New Plan
My Plans
Online Wholesale Cuttings
Online Wholesale Cuttings Plan · Dappled Willow
Zone 6 · 1,200 sq ft · Online wholesale · Zone 6 — Ohio
Settings
+ Add Task
Economics Snapshot
1,200 sq ft · 420 plants
Monthly Profit
$289–$1,071
based on your space
Avg Turn Days
60
days to sellable
Cycles/Month
0.5
production cycles
Based on 1,200 sq ft, you can support ~420 plants. Starting with Dappled Willow gives you a fast-moving entry into online wholesale.
Recommended Plants for Your Zone
Zone 6 · Online Wholesale
1
Dappled Willow
60 day turn · Root cutting · Ships well
Top
Start here
2
Red Twig Dogwood
60 day turn · High demand
Strong
3
Annabelle Hydrangea
60 day turn · High margin
Good
4
Weeping Willow
60 day turn · Root cutting
Solid
5
Desert Willow
60 day turn · Good demand
Good
Your Plan Inputs
ZIP / Zone
44060 · Zone 6
Experience
Some experience
Space
1,200 sq ft
Time/week
10–15 hrs
Product type
Root cuttings
Selling method
Online wholesale
Income goal
Supplement income
Physical limits
None
Plan Checklist
0 / 8 tasks
Set up your propagation area
All Tasks
Set up your propagation area
Choose 3 starter plants for your area
Build your first 50 cuttings plan
Create your watering + timing routine
Find 10 local buyers
Make your first wholesale price sheet
Send your first buyer outreach message
Prepare your first delivery process

Every plan is different. Your zone, your space, your goals, your plan.

Real growers, real results

What Members Have Said Over the Years

$20,000+ in a bad year
"With this year's late killing freeze and drought we lost a lot of plants. It was a crazy year in Tennessee. I still made just over $20,000. Next year I plan to double that."
Jen, Tennessee, 6-year member
$30,000/year at age 65
"Started with under $2,000 six years ago. Sales this year over $30,000. I am 65 and hold down a full-time job beside this. Inch by inch, it's a cinch."
Tom Weidman, Longview Nursery, Lititz, PA
$7,000 first wholesale sale
"My first real sale was to a landscaper who bought $7,000 worth of plants. What I enjoyed as a hobby my whole life turned out to be VERY PROFITABLE."
"Sunshine" Mike S., Fort Pierce, Florida
Paid the mortgage at Christmas
"Three days later we were delivering and installing 100 shrubs and 30 ornamentals. That job paid our mortgage and allowed us to have a decent Christmas with our children."
Donna and Max, Jacksonville, Florida
Teen outearned McDonald's
"This last fall my 16-year-old made more selling cuttings on the message board than working at McDonald's part time for the entire year."
Tammy H., Zoar, Ohio
Wheelchair, 2 acres in production
"I am 61 and in a wheelchair and have an 80-year-old friend from church who comes over to help me. I now have two acres in production with four greenhouses."
Harold Josey

This Is a Real Community

Every year, members travel from across the country to our Backyard Growers Shindig. These are your people.

Members gathered at the annual Shindig Members touring the nursery at the Shindig Group photo of Backyard Growers members
Mike McGroarty working in the nursery
A note about my dad

Mike Still Shows Up Every Day

My dad Mike McGroarty built this business from scratch starting in 1999. He's not a marketer or a guru. He's a grower who figured out how to make real money from a backyard nursery and then spent 25 years teaching other people to do the same thing.

A few years ago, he handed the day-to-day over to me. He's earned that. But here's what he didn't do: disappear.

Mike still logs into the member community every single day. He answers questions. He gives advice. When you join, you're not getting a recorded course from someone who checked out years ago. You're getting access to the actual person.

"We have found Mike to be a wonderfully helpful mentor, offering information and guidance whenever we need it, every step of the way. He spends time on the Board almost every day and is generous in sharing his time and expertise."
Greg and Faith, Southwest Missouri Ozarks
Founding Member Pricing

Lock In Your Rate Before the Window Closes

This pricing closes March 28 at midnight. Founding Member rates are locked in forever.

Founding Monthly
Regular price: $29.99/month
$19.99/mo
Locked forever · never increases
Goes to $29.99/month after March 28
  • Complete learning library
  • Mike's full video archive
  • Private grower community
  • Plant buy/sell marketplace
  • Personalized startup plan (rolling out within 30 days)
  • Mike active in community daily
  • Cancel anytime
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Best Value
Founding Lifetime
After March 28: $397 one-time
$297
One payment · Lifetime access · Never pay again
Goes to $397 after March 28
At $29.99/month you'd pass $297 in about 10 months. With lifetime, you pay once and everything we ever add is yours forever.
  • Everything in monthly, forever
  • Complete learning library
  • Mike's full video archive
  • Private grower community
  • Plant buy/sell marketplace
  • Personalized startup plan (rolling out within 30 days)
  • All future updates and additions
  • Never pay again
Get Lifetime Access
Our guarantee

You Are Protected Two Ways

Guarantee 1

30-Day Full Refund

Join, explore everything inside, dig into the community, go through the content. If within 30 days you don't feel like it was worth every penny, email us and we'll refund every cent. No questions, no hassle.

Guarantee 2

Double Your Money Back

If you actually follow the system, put in an honest effort, and your results still aren't great, we'll refund double what you paid. That's how confident we are this works. You literally cannot lose.

We've been doing this for 25 years. We're not going anywhere. Your investment is safe.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get on Day 1?
Immediate access to our complete library of courses, PDFs, and guides, plus the private grower community with Mike active daily, and the plant buy/sell marketplace. The personalized startup plan rolls out within 30 days to all Founding Members automatically.
What is the personalized startup plan, exactly?
You answer questions about your zone, available space, time, income goal, and how you want to sell. Our system generates a startup plan for your specific situation, including top plants for your zone, realistic profit projections, and a step-by-step roadmap. Built from 25 years of data and 330,000+ real forum posts. Nothing like it exists anywhere else.
Is the Founding Member rate really locked forever?
Yes. If you join at $19.99/month during the founding window, that's your rate as long as you remain a member. We will never raise it on you. New members after March 28 pay $29.99/month.
Is this right for beginners?
Absolutely. Beginners often get the most value because you start with the right information instead of learning by expensive trial and error. We've had complete beginners outperform experienced gardeners because they followed a proven system from day one.
I have a full-time job. Is there enough time for this?
Many of our most successful members started this as a weekend or evening side hustle. The personalized plan is built around your available time. You tell us how many hours you have, and the plan adjusts to fit your life.
I live in a cold climate. Will this still work for me?
Yes. We have active, successful growers in northern states, Canada, and other cold climates. Your personalized plan is built for your specific USDA growing zone, so you'll only see plants and strategies that actually work where you live.
Do I need any licenses or permits to sell plants?
Most people don't need a license to get started, especially when selling small quantities locally. Requirements vary by state and we cover the basics inside the membership so you know what applies to your situation.
I'm an existing member. What does this mean for me?
Check your email. We sent you a separate note with details specific to your situation. Your access is honored and you're taken care of.
When does the window close?
March 28, 2026 at midnight EST. No extensions.

The First Day of Spring Feels Like the Right Day to Start Something

You've probably been thinking about this for longer than you'd like to admit. Most of our members have. The difference between where you are now and where you want to be is a decision.

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