Hi, I’m Jess

Your go-to girl for all things Gardening

I’m Jess, the voice behind Cultivate & Navigate. I share beginner-friendly gardening advice, my growing love of mahjong and a local’s perspective on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Around here, you will find herbs growing in containers, beautiful tiles gathering people around the table and Byron, my Mini American Shepherd, probably digging somewhere he should not be.

Happy gardening!

What to Make

Garden to Table

Herb-infused simple syrups, fall mocktails, and easy ways to use what you grow. If it came out of the garden, I’m probably finding a way to put it in a glass or on the table.

Herb-infused simple syrups in glass bottles
Herbs growing in containers

Guides & Tips

Starting an Herb Garden

Herbs are the easiest way to start a garden. They grow happily in containers, forgive a few mistakes, and pay you back in flavor all season long. Start here with my beginner guides and herb profiles.

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