Flori Meeks Hatchett

About Flori Meeks Hatchett

I'm a seasoned freelance writer and editor with more than 30 years of experience crafting stories—from community news to nonfiction narratives. I believe gardening is an extremely rewarding pastime, and I am thrilled to be part of the Vego Garden writing community!

Latest from Flori Meeks Hatchett

Getting Your Watering Right: How to Use a Moisture Meter
Getting Your Watering Right: How to Use a Moisture Meter
Two of the most common mistakes people make with their gardens are overwatering and underwatering their plants.
4 min read
The Magic of Moss in Your Garden | Vego Garden
The Magic of Moss in Your Garden: Finding Beauty in Simplicity
One of nature’s most unassuming and ubiquitous plants is moss. It has been revered for its simple beauty for centuries.
4 min read
A Gardener's Guide to Growing Peas
A Gardener's Guide to Growing Peas

There’s something special about the taste of newly harvested peas. Even better, peas are easy to grow, requiring minimal care, and are generally resistant to pests.

 

 

4 min read
DIY Natural Fertilizers: Homemade Solutions for Nourishing Your Plants
DIY Natural Fertilizers: Homemade Solutions for Nourishing Your Plants
Imagine stepping into a world where the food you eat is tailored specifically for you, packed with exactly what you need to thrive. That's the world you create for your plants when you use natural fertilizers. 
4 min read
Garden Bed Drainage Solutions: Preventing Waterlogging and Ensuring Healthy Roots
Garden Bed Drainage Solutions: Preventing Waterlogging and Ensuring Healthy Roots
If your garden soil is retaining excess water, it’s probably the result of poor drainage, which can be caused by a wide range of factors.
4 min read
Greenhouse Gardening: Creating a Controlled Environment for Year-Round Plant Growth
Greenhouse Gardening: Creating a Controlled Environment for Year-Round Plant Growth
Greenhouses, which can range from large, freestanding structures to simple lean-tos, let you control your plants’ environment.
4 min read
Top Six Mistakes New Gardeners Make and How to Fix Them | Vego Garden
Top Six Mistakes New Gardeners Make and How to Fix Them
Beginner gardeners tend to make mistakes, from watering incorrectly to crowding their gardens. 
5 min read
Your Very First Flower Garden | Vego Garden
Your Very First Flower Garden: How to Make it a Blooming Success
While creating a flower garden is doable for beginners, we would be lying if we told you that you’ll never face gardening challenges. 
4 min read
Your Very First Vegetable Garden | Vego Garden
Your Very First Vegetable Garden: Tips for Success
Growing vegetables for the first time can be exhilarating, uplifting, and quite honestly, nerve-wracking.
4 min read
Vego Garden seedling trays
Succession Planting: Extending the Growing Season in Garden Beds
Taking a staggered approach to growing your crops, instead of cultivating and harvesting everything at the same time, is a simple and effective gardening strategy known as succession planting.
3 min read
Flori Meeks Hatchett

About Flori Meeks Hatchett

I'm a seasoned freelance writer and editor with more than 30 years of experience crafting stories—from community news to nonfiction narratives. I believe gardening is an extremely rewarding pastime, and I am thrilled to be part of the Vego Garden writing community!