Your Dream Garden Awaits

We thought we planted Limelight hydrangeas, but these pink tints are giving major Strawberry Sundae vibes! But hey, when the surprise is this gorgeous, who’s complaining? 🌸 #gardening #hydrangeas #gardendesign #luxurygarden #gardenflowers #surpriseblooms

This beautiful shed needs your creative input. We’re planning different colors for the trim and door. What color combo would you choose? Drop your suggestions below! 🎨 #gardendesign #sheddesign #luxurygarden #gardenstyle #gardeninspo #exteriordesign

These stunning Carnival Squash aren’t just pretty faces. They’re productive powerhouses. Three vines = 30 squash! Plant after the last frost for a spectacular fall harvest 🎪 #gardening #squash #verticalgardening #growyourown #luxurygarden #fallharvest #gardendesign

Meet the Chioggia beet, Italy’s gift to garden aesthetics. Slice it open to reveal stunning pink and white candy stripes inside! Plus, don’t miss out on golden varieties. Who knew beets could be this fancy?! #gardening #beets #heirloombeets #italiangarden #luxurygarden #growyourown #rainbowvegetables

This stunning variety puts on a color show as temperatures drop, intensifying its purple hues when the nights get cooler. Bonus: It’s not just gorgeous! It’s delicious too! 💜 #gardening #purplekale #fallgarden #ediblegarden #luxurygarden #organicgardening #gardentips

Marrowstem kale isn’t just any ordinary green! It’s a garden powerhouse that produces multiple baby shoots throughout the season. From April to September, this beast just keeps growing! #gardening #kale #growyourown #vegetablegarden #luxurygarden #organicgardening #gardentips

We transformed this blank canvas into a gardener’s paradise! 😍 This client fell in love with gardening, so she needed a magical expanded space with custom features solving all her practical needs while creating beauty. And that’s where I came in! From raised beds for easier harvesting to clever trellises for vertical growing, plus that custom bench in a secluded garden nook! Save this for inspiration on your own garden transformation project! 🌱 #gardentransformation #gardendesign #raisedgardenbeds #customgarden #gardenideas #beforeandafter

Cattle panel trellises are the unsung heroes of luxury gardens. Perfect for your rampicante and other ambitious climbers, these sturdy supports create stunning garden architecture. Just remember to duck when walking through 😂 #gardening #trellis #gardendesign #growyourown #gardenstructure #vinegarden

Not all leaves belong in your compost bin! Diseased ones need special handling to keep your garden healthy and thriving. Stay tuned for more composting tips for your luxury garden! 🍂 #composting #gardentips #organicgardening #sustainablegardening #gardencare

While mint smells amazing and tastes delicious, it’s the garden equivalent of a party guest who never leaves! Keep this rebel herb contained in pots! Your garden will thank you later 🌿 #gardening #gardeningtips #mintgarden #containergardening #luxurygarden #herbgarden #gardenmistakes

This otherworldly veggie isn’t just green! it comes in a stunning purple variety that’ll make your luxury garden pop! The best part? This hardy plant is happy to hang out in your garden until you’re ready for some crunchy goodness! 🌱 #gardening #kohlrabi #vegetablegarden #uniquevegetables #luxurygarden #growyourown #purplevegetables

Don’t worry! These resilient beauties just need a shadier spot to thrive. The good news? Hostas are super forgiving and will bounce right back after relocation. Time for a garden refresh! 🌿 #gardening #hostas #gardentips #shadegarden #luxurygarden #gardencare #plantcare

The secret to stunning fountain installation? Just two things: power and muscle! We love hiding the electrical box behind boxwood for that seamless, luxury look. Because nobody wants to see the behind-the-scenes! #luxurygarden #gardenfountain #gardendesign #landscaping #backyardoasis #gardeninspo

From just 24 humble beans, we harvested an astounding 1,227! That’s the magic of nature at work. Ready to start your own bean bonanza? Trust me, the rewards are worth it! 🌱 #gardening #beans #growyourown #gardenhargest #luxurygarden #organicgardening #sustainable

We started with just 24 beans... but Mother Nature had bigger plans! Drop your guess in the comments below! Let’s see who gets closest to this INCREDIBLE harvest! 🌱 #gardening #beans #organicgardening #growyourown #gardeningtips #luxurygarden #gardengame

Watch in amazement as your harvested cabbage transforms into a Little Shop of Horrors situation, sprouting multiple baby cabbages like a vegetable hydra! Warning: These aggressive growers might not eat you, but they’ll definitely take over your garden! 🌿 #gardening #cabbagegarden #vegetablegarden #gardeningtips #growyourown #luxurygarden #organicgardening

Ever wonder why your cucumber trellis isn’t working as well as you’d hoped? While traditional A-frames work just fine, I always build mine taller. Not only does it give your cucumbers more room to spread out and thrive, but it also makes harvesting SO much easier on your back. Trust me, your future self will thank you! #gardentips #gardeningtips #gardenhacks #vegetablegarden #cucumbers #gardendesign #organicgardening #homegrowngardens

These tart treasures come with their own natural wrapper, a papery husk that tells you exactly when they’re ready to harvest. When the husk turns brown and falls to the ground, you’ve got yourself a perfect little yellow treat waiting inside! Pro tip: patience is key! Leave those green ones alone and wait for them to naturally drop. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you later! 🌿 #gardentips #groundcherries #organicgardening #luxurygarden #ediblegarden #gardeningtips #growyourown

This blank canvas turned into my most ambitious project ever (8,500 sq ft!), and I can’t wait to show you how we transformed it into pure magic! 💚 #gardentransformation #gardendesign #cottagegarden #landscapedesign #gardenmakeover #beforeandafter #homegrowngardenschicago

Each year, I meet a few diva (plant)’s and this year was purple cabbage! This little purple beauty should’ve grown a lot bigger, but she’s actually still surprisingly small! So, if you have any veggies that didn’t quite grow as well as they should’ve, try adding a bit more fertilizer 🥬 #cabbage #purplecabbage #cauliflower #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

If you have yellow leaves on your plants, here’s a super easy way to fix that! 💚 #plant #planting #planttips #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

When you’re designing your garden, make sure you’re planning the height of your garden boxes according to *your* height! I’m pretty tall, so I need garden boxes that are a little bit taller 💚 #gardendesign #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

If your garden has really poor drainage and all your mulch tends to float away, try out blue slate chip mulch! It’s super sturdy, low maintenance, and adds a really pretty texture to your backyard! 🪨 #mulch #blueslatechipmulch #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

A few videos ago, I talked about the importance of using corten steel for your garden boxes! Well, the fun doesn’t stop there! Corten steel also makes a really lovely edging in your backyard. It’s thin, yet super durable and ages beautifully! #edging #steeledging #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

Been thinking about starting a garden? Here are the 5 reasons why you NEED to you use raised beds! 🌱 #raisedgardenbeds #homegarden #growyourownfood #vegetablegarden #gardeningtips

Whether you’re dreaming of cozy fire pit hangouts or fresh-from-the-garden dining, I’m sharing my 5 top tips on how to level up your outdoor space! 🪴 We’re talking how to select the perfect materials, strategic garden bed placement, and pro lighting tricks that’ll make your space glow! 👉 And check out the full video on my channel for the secret reason why you SHOULDN’T use regular mulch in your garden! #raisedgarden #outdoorliving #gardendesign #luxurygarden #landscapedesign

Corten steel is one of the BEST materials you can use to create your garden boxes! It’s extremely durable and, as it ages, it takes on a really pretty patina that’ll enhance the visual beauty of your garden 🧡 #cortensteel #gardendesign #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

When you harvest your leafy vegetables, it’s important to leave the center of the plant alone. Make sure you’re only harvesting the outer leaves, so you can promote healthy plant growth 💚 #lacinatokale #kale #veggies #veggiegarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

If you’re in a pinch and need to ripen your tomatoes ASAP, here’s how! 🍅 #tomatoes #veggies #veggiegarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

Oregano is perennial, meaning it WILL come back every year! So, I highly, highly recommend planting oregano in a corner. This way, it won’t overtake your entire garden box! 🌿 #oregano #herbs #herbgarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

One of the most important things you can do for your garden is label your veggies! Not only is this super helpful so you know what’s what, but it also helps with garden companionship (a.k.a. making sure things are planted where they can thrive). #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

Cooking garden harvest meals with friends during winter months is such a gift! @krystinariverswrites is known for her abundant rampicante harvests and we put them to good use in this dairy-free nacho cheese sauce recipe! Watch our shenanigans below 👇🏻 https://youtu.be/maWt3Apoqow?si=n6enCAPZ7lDfRnVY — THE RECIPE— • 5 cups chopped rampicante squash, carrots, and/or sweet potatoes • 1 yellow onion, diced • 2 cups water (from boiled veggies) • 2 cups raw cashews/sunflower seeds, soaked • 1 cup canned coconut milk • 6 tbsp. nutritional yeast • 4 tbsp. lemon juice (freshly squeezed, if possible!) • 2-3 tsp. Pink Himalayan sea salt, to taste • 4 garlic cloves • ½ tsp. cayenne • ½ tsp. paprika 1) Get a pot of water boiling on the stove. 2) Peel and chop the rampicante squash, carrots, potatoes, and onion. 3) Once boiling, add your chopped veggies to the boiling water. Let them cook for about 15-20 minutes or until softened. Make sure you save the boiled veggie water! You’ll need it a little later on! 4) In a blender (I use my Vitamix!), add the boiled veggies, soaked cashews, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, Himalayan salt, garlic, cayenne, and paprika. 5) Add 2 cups of the water from the boiled veggies to the blender. 6) Blend until smooth and creamy (about 45 seconds - 1 minute). 7) Serve and enjoy with a glass of wine, some tortilla chips, and a great friend 💚 #vegan #dairyfree #gardenrecipes #gardenharvest #winter #homegrowngardens #homegrown #rampicante #squash #garden #organic

Cilantro is so amazingly simple to grow! All you need to do is add some nitrogen-heavy fertilizer in the soil and then scatter your seeds! How simple is that?! 🌱 #cilantro #plantingtips #herbs #herbgarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

It’s answer time for this week’s episode of “Guess this Plant!” (Guessing game in the previous video!) 👉 Lemme know in the comments, did you guess right?! #guessthisplant #guessinggame #beans #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

Ok, gardeners! Time for another game of “Guess this Plant!” (Answer revealed in the next video!) Here are your clues: 1️⃣ It can grow in a bush variety or a vine variety. 2️⃣ You plant this in the spring. 3️⃣ The dried beans in the shell are smooth and white. 👉 Share this with a friend who loves to garden and see if they know what it is! #guessthisplant #guessinggame #beans #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

When you’re planting lacinato kale, there are 2 things you NEED to know! 1️⃣ Lacinato gets REALLY tall when it grows, so I always make sure to put it in the back. That way, it provides a really pretty backdrop for the rest of your veggies without taking over your garden. 2️⃣ Make sure you open up your roots if they look a little bound. This will help ensure that your kale grows big and strong 💪 #kale #lacinatokale #planting #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

Dwarf butterfly bushes are the perfect intersection of form and function! Their purple, cone-shaped flowers add such dynamism to your garden, while also drawing in pollinators to your garden. Win-win! 🪻 #dwarfbutterflybush #pollinators #pollinatorgarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #flowers #homegrowngardens

Before you pack up your garden for the winter, make sure you’re seed-saving! Nature automatically provides you with seeds to start your garden next year, so make sure to save what nature naturally provides 💚 (And fun fact: Most vegetable seeds, when properly stored, remain viable for 2-5 years!) #gardening #wintergarden #gardentips #gardeningtips #seeds #seedsaving

There are a few ways you can prep your garden in the winter, so it’s ready to go once spring hits! 1️⃣ Make sure you’re removing any diseased plants. They can survive below freezing temps, so if you leave them over the winter, they can harm your spring plant babies. 2️⃣ Also, be sure to add fresh compost! It’ll add essential nutrients to help create and preserve your soil microorganism population 💚 #gardening #wintergarden #gardentips #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #herbs

If you want to add a plant to your garden that ISN’T a veggie, you should check out sweet potato vines! While they aren’t edible, they make a really great addition to any garden space…I mean, look how gorgeous 🤩 #sweetpotatovines #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #backyardplants #viningplants #planting #homegrowngardens

Tomatoes die at 32°F (0°C), but you can save them! 🍅 Frost blankets work by creating an insulating air pocket and allowing moisture escape - unlike plastic covers which can trap dampness and damage plants. These breathable covers can protect plants down to 28°F (-2°C), giving you precious extra growing weeks 💚 #gardening #chicago #wintergarden #gardentips #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #herbs

Japanese Forest Grass is SUCH a great addition to your backyard! It’s perfect for shadier spots and adds a touch more flair than your typical grass 🕺 #japaneseforestgrass #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #backyardplants #grass #plants #planting #homegrowngardens

What veggies can actually survive Midwest winters?! Kale survives temps to 20°F, making it one of your best veggie options! Perennial herbs also show impressive cold tolerance: oregano (to -20°F), chives (to -35°F), and thyme (to 10°F)! You can also check out Buttercrunch and Romaine lettuce varieties, which can handle light frosts to 28°F! 👉 Share this with your garden loving friend! #gardening #chicagogardening #wintergarden #gardentips #kale #veggies #veggiegarden #herbs

In Chicago’s Zone 5 climate, temperatures regularly drop below 20°F, making productive growing nearly impossible! While most vegetables can’t survive, hardy perennial chives and certain kale varieties can withstand freezing temps! Kale’s survival depends on winter severity - it can handle temperatures down to 20°F but needs protection in extreme cold ❄️ #gardening #chicagogardening #wintergarden #gardentips #kale #zonefive

Arugula is PERFECT for a winter harvest! And the best part is you don’t need to be delicate when harvesting. Just tear off what you want and enjoy 🌱✨ #arugula #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #planting #homegrowngardens

Squash vines are super prone to disease, so make sure you’re ripping those about before winter! 🌱 #squash #vines #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #planting #homegrowngardens

We talk a lot about winterizing your gardens, but make sure you’re also thinking about any and all outdoor water features! ⛲️ #fountain #waterfeature #backyardtips #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #planting #homegrowngardens

Gardeners, make sure you’re taking any and all diseased plants out of your garden before the winter! ❄️ #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #planting #homegrowngardens

You may not know this, but fall is the PERFECT time to establish your spring garden! Today, we’re planting some BEAUTIFUL hyacinth and daffodil bulbs 🌸 We’re also waiting on our espalier pear trees which will look AMAZING come spring 🌳 #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #planting #homegrowngardens

If you have basil in the garden, make sure you’re picking it before the winter! 🌿 #basil #herbs #herbgarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #planting #homegrowngardens

Surprisingly, you can actually grow things out in the garden during our cold Midwest winters! Make sure you’re sprouting your carrots, spinach, and cilantro for a winter harvest! ❄️ #winter #wintergarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #planting #homegrowngardens

If you’re planting a fall garden, make sure you’re paying attention to the forecast. As soon as you see frost on the horizon, it’s time to run outside and pick your precious veggies! 🏃‍♀️ But, HOLD UP! You don’t need to pick everything. You can leave your lettuce, kale, and broccoli out in the garden until temps dip into the low 20’s! 👉 Share this with a friend who’s growing a fall garden! #fall #fallgarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #planting #homegrowngardens

If you want to have a fall garden, you should start sprouting your veggies no later than August. Then, they’re ready for their new home out in your garden! 🌱 #fall #fallgarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #planting #homegrowngardens

Gardeners! You might not know this, but you NEED to plant your garlic before winter! Garlic has a 9 month gestation period, so to harvest it in June, you’re gonna want to plant it ASAP 🧄 #fall #fallgarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #garlic #planting #homegrowngardens

Want a firepit AND a dream garden? Why not merge the two together for the ultimate hangout spot. It’s a vibe! 🌿✨🔥 #earthandfire #elementals #gardentotable #cortensteel #customgarden #growinstyle #backyardoasis #homegrown #gardening #homegrowngardenschicago #glenellyn @dlinc1682

Never fear, gardeners! You don’t have to wait until spring to grow fresh veggies in your garden. Here are a few veggies and herbs you can plant for a fall harvest! • Oregano • Thyme • Parsley • Kale • Lettuce • Swiss chard • Bunching onions 👉 Share with a friend who’s looking for their fall veggie fix! #fall #fallgarden #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #veggies #veggiegarden #oregano #thyme #parsley #kale #lettuce #swisschard #bunchingonions #homegrowngardens

When you see freezing temps in the forecast, make sure you pick all your tomatoes! Otherwise, they’ll get mushy and nobody has time for that 🤢🍅 #tomatoes #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens

Transitioning your garden from summer to fall? Here are 2 vital things you need to know! 1) You’ll need to deadhead your plants. That means getting rid of any spent plants, so they don’t take up any valuable space or energy in your garden! 2) Refresh your soil! Your new plant babies are going to need some added nutrients, so make sure you’re incorporating bloodmeal and feathermeal for added nitrogen! The awesome bonus is that your bulbs don’t need any maintenance during the winter season. They’ll literally just pop up in the spring! Amazing! 💚 #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #howtoplant #hyacinth #hyacinths #homegrowngardens

It may be November, but this is when kale thrives! Kale actually gets sweeter when the temp drops, so let your kale be as you clean up your garden. 🥬❄️ #kaleyeah #wintergarden #kale #organicgardening #thegiftthatkeepsongiving #homegrowngardens #chicago #elmhurst

Lettuce is a great veggie to put in your fall garden! Now, it won’t survive our freezing winters, but it CAN withstand temperatures as low as 20 degrees, so you can still get a few months out of it! 💚 #garden #lettuce #fallplanting #fallveggies #vegetablegarden #gardeningtips #veggietips #gardentips #gardening

If you have these 3 veggies in your garden, make sure to pick them NOW to avoid mushy veggies 🤢 #gardening #gardeningtips #fallgarden #winter #wintergarden #veggies #veggiegarden #gardentips #garden

Fall is the perfect time for you to plant your spring bulbs! And the best thing about them? No maintenance! They’ll simply pop up in the spring! 🌷 Just make sure you protect your precious bulbs by planting them 6 inches deep and cover them in chicken wire to protect them from pesky critters 🚫 #gardening #gardeningtips #bulbs #fallplanting #fallgarden #spring #springplants #plantingbulbs #gardentips #garden

Amanda & Steve’s backyard oasis turned out SO amazing! And, the best part is, this is only the beginning! We split their project into a few different parts. The first 2 phases included adding a She Shed to the property as well as constructing a beautiful walk-through garden space in the center of their backyard. Next up is adding a perennial garden, patio, and (a Homegrown Gardens first) a pool!! I can’t wait to share all the exciting steps with you in the future 💚 #garden #beforeandafter #gardentransformation #transformation #gardening #sheshed

Espalier trees are SO beautiful! Espalier is the term for how it’s grown and it doesn’t have to be an apple tree. You can also try pear, fig, plum, and cherry trees, too! 🌱 #espalier #espaliertree #appleespalier #garden #trees #fruittree #gardentips #gardeningtips

In this super unique, multi-part Homegrown Gardens project, we’re renovating Steve & Amanda’s ENTIRE backyard! In this video, I’m showing you phases 1 & 2 of 4! In phase 1, we started by adding the foundation for their adorable She Shed that serves as the backdrop for their stunning garden oasis. Then, in phase 2, we added the garden spaces! We created a series of decomposed granite pathways flanked by beautiful wooden garden boxes. We even incorporated a mini solo stove, so they can literally sit right in the middle of their stunning garden oasis. How cool is that?! For the next few phases, we’re planning on including a pool (which will be a Homegrown Gardens first!!!), a perennial garden, and a few other fun surprises! Make sure you subscribe to watch the evolution of Steve & Amanda’s magical garden space 💚 #garden #gardeningideas #gardenscapes #gardenbeforeandafter #beforeandafter #gardentransformation #gardendesign #luxurygarden #sheshed

If you want to maximize your parsley in your garden, do this! 💇‍♀️ #parsley #herbs #herb #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #gardendesign #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

When you’re adding a trellis to your garden, definitely leave some room behind it. It’ll make your life so much easier when it’s time to help your vines move up the trellis! #trellis #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

No matter how big or small, I love creating functional and beautiful garden spaces for my amazing clients/friends! @bollman.danielle is as good as they come and a natural in the garden. 👩🏻‍🌾 Check out her garden journey on my YouTube channel!👇🏻 https://youtu.be/I1r_kQ4DYbA?si=912Dv8IBBj3M32xv #functionalgarden #garden #raisedbed #verticalgarden #gardenlove #organic #gardentotable #homegrowngardens #chicago

If you have powdery mildew on your plants, fear not! It’s totally normal! Just sprinkle with some neem oil and it should clear right up 💚 #powderymildew #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #gardendesign #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

Here’s the answer for the previous episode of “What’s this Plant?” Were you right?! #guessinggame #whatsthisplant #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

Time for another episode of “What’s this Plant?!” Ok, gardeners, lemme know in the comments, what do you think this is? Answer revealed in the next video ✨ #guessinggame #whatsthisplant #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

Puma peppers are great not only for their beauty in your garden, but they’re also a great pepper to eat! They’re definitely on the spicier side, though, so I highly recommend dehydrating it and putting just a little bit in your dishes 💚 #pepper #pumapepper #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #gardendesign #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

When you harvest your basil, make sure you’re doing it this way! 🌿 #basil #herbs #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #gardendesign #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

I need your help! What color do you think this shed should be?! 👇 Lemme know your answers below! #shed #sheshed #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

Do your jalapeño’s have stretch marks? Then it means it’s time to harvest! #jalapeno #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #gardendesign #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

My amazing client, Amy, does such an amazing job composting. And not only does she do traditional composting, but she also uses worms to help create better compost for her garden! Worms turn food scraps and other organic matter into nutrient-rich compost, so it’s an even more effective way to create compost! #compost #composting #worms #vermicomposting #vermicompost #wormcompost #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #gardendesign #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

Pruning is ESSENTIAL for a healthy garden! Here’s why! 🙌 #pruning #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

We’re back, gardeners, with a super exciting new challenge for Homegrown Gardens! You’ve seen me navigate a variety of garden “firsts” ranging from creating a 10,000+ square foot garden to converting a basketball court into a luxury garden oasis. Well, in this video, we’re introducing another Homegrown Gardens first: worms! My amazing client, Amy, uses worms to help create better compost for her garden. Worms turn food scraps and other organic matter into nutrient-rich compost, so it’s an even more effective way to create compost! 📺 Watch the full video on my channel as we create a custom compost box for her and her worm friends to enjoy! #compost #composting #worms #vermicomposting #vermicompost #wormcompost #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #gardendesign #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

So, you might be super familiar with the typical tomato varieties you see in the grocery store, but don’t sleep on Rapunzel tomatoes! They’re beautiful 😍🍅 #tomatoes #rapunzeltomatoes #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

When your squash is growing, you want to be sure to flick off the old, spent flower. Here’s why! #squashflowers #squash #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

No peppers on your pepper plants? Try this easy garden hack! 🙌 #peppers #neptunesharvest #fishbonemeal #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

We converted a concrete slab into a true backyard oasis in one of my favorite projects of 2024! ✨ This legit outdoor living space is equipped with a comfy couch, beverage fridge, and is stocked with plenty of firewood for @solostove fires all season long. 🔥 It’s such a gift in life to create beautiful spaces like this for truly amazing families! I hope this space brings you joy and an abundance of delicious food for years to come @fmilianti @cara_mili 🌱 #backyardoasis #dreamgarden #outdoorliving #luxurygarden #instagarden #gardendesign #earthandfire #solostove #raisedgarden #elmhurst #chicago #homegrowngardens

If you have rogue vining veggies, it’s super important to help them up your trellis! #vines #viningveggies #trellis #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

Here’s the answer for the previous episode of “What’s this Plant?” Were you right?! #guessinggame #whatsthisplant #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardenschicago

This thriving garden has been pumping out fresh produce all summer long! HGG offers healthy, organic non-gmo plants along with design, construction and garden maintenance visits. Turn-key garden service ftw! 🌱✨🍅 #kaleyeah #homegrowntomatoes #herbs #organic #nongmo #homegrown #garden #longgrove #chicago #gardenconstruction #gardendesign

Ok, gardeners! It’s time for another episode of “What’s this Plant?” 👇 Let me know what you think this is in the comments below! Answer in the next video! ✨ #guessinggame #whatsthisplant #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

DO. NOT. PANIC! Your hostas are not dead! They just need a little more shade 😎 #hostas #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

I love a good before & after, especially when it involves converting a concrete slab into a usable garden oasis. I’m looking forward to sharing more of this stunning, one-of-a-kind garden transformation. 🌻🌱✨ #beforeandafter #gardentransformation #backyardoasis #garden #growyourown #homegrowngardens #elmhurst #chicago

This is your regular, friendly reminder to NEVER put mint in your garden (unless you want a lawn of mint)! 😂 #mint #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

You’re probably more familiar with cherry tomatoes, but don’t sleep on Campari tomatoes! 🍅 #tomatoes #camparitomato #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

Garden of Eden vibes are strong in this masterpiece! ✨🌱🌻 #homegrowngardens #luxurygarden #backyardoasis #gardensanctuary #gardenofeden #growinstyle #dreambig #barringtonhills #chicago

So, this was actually a really fun, accidental experiment 😂 But it just shows that it’s super important for you to consider sun exposure when you’re planting! #nasturtium #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

So, besides being a good place to hide from your enemies (or family), you should absolutely leave room behind your trellis, so you can have breathing room for your vining veggies! 😂🌱 #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

Don’t worry if your squash flowers are falling off! That’s totally normal. Here’s what it means for you! #squash #squashflowers #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

Gardening has SO many benefits, but one of the absolute best is that you can literally walk out your door and get the freshest vegetables possible! 👇 What are some of your favorite veggies you’re growing?! #gardening #gardeningideas #gardeningtips #veggiegarden #garden #vegetables #vegetablegarden #homegrowngardens

The beauty of growing your own food is you can take as much as you need and your plant will continue to produce new veggies for you! Celery is a great example of this. Just go out with your scissors, snip off what you need, and then your little celery plant will keep creating garden magic for you 🌱 #plants #celery #gardeningtips #garden #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens