Barbara Adams

About Barbara Adams

I became an avid plant-lover and gardener after taking botany and horticulture while studying for my bachelor's degree in journalism. I enjoy making scientific and technical topics accessible to general audiences. I am happy to be part of the Vego Garden community!

Latest from Barbara Adams

Gardening Goodness: Join the Permaculture Club
Gardening Goodness: Join the Permaculture Club
Letting nature take its course (or working with nature instead of against it) is the holistic approach behind a very successful concept in gardening called permaculture.
3 min read
When Rain Falls or Rivers Rise: How to Care for a Flooded Garden
When Rain Falls or Rivers Rise: How to Care for a Flooded Garden
Whether you live in a flood-prone area, or a sudden downpour has led to sodden soil, a water-logged garden can devastate even the healthiest plants.
3 min read
Foliar Feeding: Healthy Fast Food for Garden Plants | Vego Garden
Foliar Feeding: Healthy Fast Food for Garden Plants
Moderation is important with foliar feeding - it isn't a lifetime change but a once-in-a-while strategic solution.
3 min read
A Shortcut to Shortcake: Tips for Growing Strawberries
A Shortcut to Shortcake: Tips for Growing Strawberries
With only a small amount of care, strawberries can be your jam in no time. 
4 min read
Earth Day Essentials: A Deep Dig Into the Meaning and How Gardeners Can Participate
Earth Day Essentials: A Deep Dig Into the Meaning and How Gardeners Can Participate
Vego Garden has delivered a message of sustainability since its inception, and it shows in our products as well as education through the Vego Garden Academy.
4 min read
The Prickly Palate: Edible Cacti | Vego Garden
The Prickly Palate: Edible Cacti from the Garden
Edible cacti and succulents were a mainstay of indigenous diets, especially in the Americas.
4 min read
Zest for Living: Tips for Growing Oranges
Zest for Living: Tips for Growing Oranges
Whether you like things tart and tangy or juicy and sweet, there’s an orange for just about every taste.
3 min read
Easy Breezy Air Plants | Vego Garden
Easy, Breezy Air Plants
Air plants, or Tillandsias, are well adapted to life without soil, getting the nutrients and moisture they need largely from the environment.
4 min read
Butterflies in Your Stomach? Everyday Phrases From the Garden
Butterflies in Your Stomach? Everyday Phrases Fresh From the Garden
When you think about it, a lot of expressions stem from the garden. You could say it’s fertile ground for many of the phrases we use every day.
3 min read
At Home in the Range: The Importance of Balanced Soil pH
At Home in the Range: The Importance of Balanced Soil pH
To keep plants healthy and growing, you have to provide not too much of this and not too little of that. Things have to be (mostly) just right, right down to the soil.
4 min read
Barbara Adams

About Barbara Adams

I became an avid plant-lover and gardener after taking botany and horticulture while studying for my bachelor's degree in journalism. I enjoy making scientific and technical topics accessible to general audiences. I am happy to be part of the Vego Garden community!