A garden layout growing system is provided. The system includes a frame and at least a first tray and a second tray. At least one leg extends from the frame. The at least one leg is configured to be received within a growing medium to hold the frame at a select location in relation to the growing medium. Each first and second tray has at least a portion of a first edge that forms at least a portion of at least one plant opening and at least at portion of a second edge that is configured and arranged to be removably attached to the frame.