Consulting Services
We establish gardens throughout Alaska and can work with your community, tribe, organization, school, or group for however long you need us. Whether you are simply brainstorming or you are already established and growing, we can help.
We offer the following:
Site Visits
Consulting and design services via Teams or Zoom
Presentation Services
Master Cultivator
M. Ryan Smith
Ryan is an accomplished hydroponic cultivator with over fifteen years of experience in the industry. He is also a trained electrician and a dedicated father to an exceptional daughter. Ryan was raised in Anchorage, Alaska, but spent part of his childhood in rural Alaska, influenced by his mother, a committed educator. Following high school Ryan moved to San Diego where he was the general manager of AT&T retail stores and was a company leader and top earner in sales.
After returning to Alaska in 2013, Ryan established Alaska Hydro Gardens in Anchorage, where he successfully managed his own garden. He also worked for private commercial operations as a consultant and gardener and worked for individuals where he would design and establish hydroponic gardens in their homes.
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In 2021, while residing in Angoon, Alaska, and working as a high school science teacher, Ryan identified a critical need for organic produce in rural communities. In response, he collaborated with the local high school to create a community garden and a pilot program, enabling students to earn science credits through practical experience in hydroponic cultivation.
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Driven by a mission to provide sustainable food sources in rural Alaska, Ryan actively travels throughout the state to educate others about hydroponics while designing and building innovative systems in rural communities.
New Garden Consultation
Learn from an expert in hydroponic and soil cultivation. Meet with Master Gardener us via Zoom and gain invaluable insight and knowledge. Ask questions about equipment, systems, nutrients, garden design, space allocation, or how to secure funding for your future garden project. Ask away. Following consultation we will provide a written report in which he will provide suggestions based on the questions asked and topics discussed.​
1 Hour - $90.00​
Garden Design with Equipment
We has grown both hydroponic and soil, indoor and outdoor, and he knows how to space plan properly and what equipment is worth while and what is not. Provide us your list of wants and needs for your garden. Give him the dimensions and photographs of the space you plan to grow. He will then provide you with a list of equipment options with pricing, a list of supplies, make suggestions related to HVAC, plumbing, and electric modifications prior to your build out, and draw your floor plan.​30 min. $165.00
Established Garden Consultation
Do you already have a garden, but need assistance with it? Maybe your equipment has arrived and you are struggling to set it up correctly. Or maybe you aren't producing what you anticipated and you would like some assistance figuring out when to feed what nutrients. ​We will discuss the issues you are experiencing and assist in establishing future goals for your garden. Following the meeting we will provide a follow up report and suggestions that he discussed with you in writing. ​
1 hr. $105.00
1.5hr. $150.00