Cassie Holderman D’Aula has trained directly with the author and creator of Square Foot Gardening, Mel Bartholomew. She organized the first Square Foot Gardening Teacher Training Symposium to be held outside of the state of Utah, which was in August 2009 in Newark, Ohio. At that event, Cassie co-taught along with Mel and helped set some of the standards for future trainings. Since that time, Cassie has traveled with and co-presented with Mel across the country.

Cassie has been teaching Square Foot Gardening since 2008 and has presented to well over 3000 students. She has presented at the Central Ohio Home & Garden Show, the Licking County Home & Garden Show, as well as various other locations in Ohio and is a frequent presenter for the Upper Arlington Life Long Learning programs. In 2010, Cassie was keynote speaker for the Delaware Master Gardener’s spring event, Green Thumbs, where she spoke to an audience of around 300 guests.

Like Mel, Cassie believes it is far better to “teach a man to fish (garden)” than to continually give handouts. When we empower individuals, we empower whole societies. And Square Foot Gardening is an empowering force, particularly for those who previously had to rely on others as a source for food. A single mother of seven children, ages 11 through 22, Cassie understands the budget-saving necessity of growing her own fruits and vegetables.

Recently, Cassie has been researching toxic chemicals in everyday household products and the information has been shocking! Many common, every day products are highly toxic to children and pets, in particular, but there is significant evidence that use of these products over time can lead to serious illnesses such as cancer. Cassie is thrilled to have discovered a wellness company that is committed to a healthier, safer, greener planet as an integral part of its business model. It was “green” before it was cool to be green! Cassie’s customers can have safer homes, a cleaner environment and save money, too! Cassie has found she can help so many people this way and it complements the Square Foot Gardening information so well.

To schedule Cassie to come speak to your group or to learn more about Cassie’s wellness information , call 740-405-3874. She is available to speak to garden clubs, Master Gardeners, churches, green-minded groups or anyone interested in self-sustainability, wellness and a safer, healthier environment.