Grow with Vibrant Rainbow Gardens
Welcome to Grow with Vibrant Rainbow Gardens—the podcast for busy, big-hearted gardeners in Houston and beyond who want to grow more food, more beauty, and more joy… without the stress.
I’m Vandhana Ramamoorthy—garden coach, permaculture enthusiast, and the voice behind Vibrant Rainbow Gardens. Every week, I’ll bring you practical tips, seasonal planting advice, and a little garden magic to help you build a thriving, low-fuss garden that actually fits your real life.
Whether you're growing in raised beds, containers, or the front yard, you’ll learn:
- What to plant (and when!) in our unique Gulf Coast climate
- How to grow organically and sustainably, even if you're short on time
- Ways to make gardening a joyful part of your family’s routine
If you’ve ever said, “I want a garden, but I don’t know where to start,” this podcast is for you.
Grab your coffee—or your compost—and let’s dig in together.
Grow with Vibrant Rainbow Gardens
How to Get a Harvest Every Week (Even in the Texas Heat)
Tired of your entire harvest coming ready all at once—then nothing for weeks? What if you could pull fresh vegetables every single week—even through the brutal summer heat?
In this focused 10-minute episode, Houston garden coach Vandhana reveals the secret that transformed her garden from overwhelming one-day harvests to steady weekly abundance: succession planting.
You'll discover:
- Why most Texas gardeners are leaving harvests on the table (and how our long growing season is actually an advantage)
- The broccoli disaster that taught Vandhana the power of "growing in waves"
- How she bounced back from losing 70 tomato plants in the 2021 freeze—and what it taught her about resilience in the garden
- The biggest mistake Texas gardeners make (hint: it's about following the wrong calendar)
- Her 3-step framework: Growing in Waves, Crop Relay, and Tandem Growing
Whether you're dealing with empty beds, overwhelming harvests, or just want more consistent fresh food for your family, this episode will shift how you think about planting timing forever.
Ready to master succession planting? Join Vandhana's Succession Planting Workshop at https://www.vibrantrainbowgardens.com/successionplant
Links & Resources:
- 🍅 Enroll in the Succession Planting Masterclass
- 📥 Grab the free Houston Planting Calendar → https://www.vibrantrainbowgardens.com/podcastcalendar
- 💬Email me to book a Garden Coaching Session