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
Garden Planning for Beginners: Creating Your Garden Vision for 2026
If this New Year has you thinking about healthier habits — cooking more at home, eating better food, reducing processed meals, or getting your kids off screens — this episode is for you.
And here’s the good news:
You don’t need to be a “gardener” to start thinking about a garden.
In this gentle, encouraging episode airing during the quiet week between Christmas and New Year, we’re talking about how a simple home garden can support your family’s health goals — without overwhelm, perfection, or prior experience.
This episode is especially for:
• Want-to-be gardeners
• Busy parents and young families
• Anyone choosing health-focused New Year intentions
• Families craving more connection and less screen time
Inside this episode, you’ll learn:
🌱 How to reflect on what worked (and didn’t) this year — for you, not just your garden
🥗 How gardening can support healthy eating and cooking at home
👨👩👧 How gardens help reduce screen time and create hands-on family moments
📝 A simple garden vision framework anyone can use (even beginners)
✨ Beginner-friendly “quick wins” that make starting feel doable
💛 A calming New Year mindset: progress beats perfection
If the New Year feels like a fresh start — full of hope, possibility, and better routines — this episode will help you see gardening as a tool for wellness, not another thing to manage.
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