The blog
Show notes, reviews, and what I got wrong.
Every video gets a post here with the chapters, the gear, and the questions I'm asking you. The reviews run long because I use things for years before I tell you what I think. If you're shopping for a metal bed, tap Birdies vs Vego below. Everything else is filed under Gardening.
Why Some Plants Look Better in a Florida Fall Garden After Summer Ends
Key takeaways Florida summers bring heat, warm nights, and heavy rain that stress many garden plants. As nights cool in fall, native wildflowers, beautyberry, muhly grass, and fall tomatoes recover and put on a strong show. Gentle care, such as fresh mulch and...
I Started Onions at the Hottest Time of Year…Here’s What Happened
Just over a year ago I started onion seeds at completely the wrong time of year. It was too hot, I knew it was too hot, and I did it anyway. Today we dig the whole bed up and find out how badly that went. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSMil29k35U Short version: not...
FASCIATION and Clean up on aisle Zinnia
In May, these Zinnia beauties were in all their glory, but their glory days are over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72wN25vChcI Support for Michelle in the Meadow If you're interested in any of the products we show on this channel, you can use the links below to...
One Garden Bed, Three Seasons: A Year-Round Raised Bed Garden in Florida
Key takeaways A Florida raised bed can produce food through three seasons each year. Spring suits warm-season crops like beans and cucumbers, while summer suits heat-tolerant crops, soil solarization, or cover crops. Fall and winter suit broccoli, carrots, and leafy...
What A Florida Garden REALLY Looks Like In September
It's September, so let's take a walk around the meadow and see what's growing on. Fair warning: nothing here is perfectly quaffed. I didn't clean up first and then film the tour — if I waited until everything was tidy, there'd be no September tour at all. So this is...
Is a Self-Watering Citrus Planter Worth It? Ten Months In
This post contains affiliate links, and if you buy through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Vego Garden sent me this planter free in exchange for an honest review, and they sent me the previous version a year before that, which has been in...
Asian Greens in Florida — Can I Grow a Whole Season? — Live From The Meadow — September 6 @ 7PM
Support for Michelle in the Meadow If you're interested in any of the products we show on this channel, you can use the links below to find them and make a purchase. These links are affiliate links, which means I'll earn a small commission when you make a purchase....
Building My Indoor Seed Starting Station (Time Lapse, No Talking)
This is the shelf from my conversation with Alex at Habitual Hobbies — built, lit, and ready for seeds. No talking, no music cues, no explaining. Just the build. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Mn5eT9yrE It is a mishmash and I am not going to pretend otherwise. The...
The Best Way To Start Seeds Indoors (Without Leggy Seedlings) @HabitualHobbies
Alex has been gardening longer than me, she's younger than me, and she's better at it — because she actually studied. Here's her indoor seed starting setup, and the shelf trick that stops seedlings from getting leggy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_1yk6vFy-4 The...
Why Some Plants Look Better in a Florida Fall Garden After Summer Ends
Key takeaways Florida summers bring heat, warm nights, and heavy rain that stress many garden plants. As nights cool in fall, native wildflowers, beautyberry, muhly grass, and fall tomatoes recover and put on a strong show. Gentle care, such as fresh mulch and...
I Started Onions at the Hottest Time of Year…Here’s What Happened
Just over a year ago I started onion seeds at completely the wrong time of year. It was too hot, I knew it was too hot, and I did it anyway. Today we dig the whole bed up and find out how badly that went. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSMil29k35U Short version: not...
FASCIATION and Clean up on aisle Zinnia
In May, these Zinnia beauties were in all their glory, but their glory days are over. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72wN25vChcI Support for Michelle in the Meadow If you're interested in any of the products we show on this channel, you can use the links below to...
One Garden Bed, Three Seasons: A Year-Round Raised Bed Garden in Florida
Key takeaways A Florida raised bed can produce food through three seasons each year. Spring suits warm-season crops like beans and cucumbers, while summer suits heat-tolerant crops, soil solarization, or cover crops. Fall and winter suit broccoli, carrots, and leafy...
What A Florida Garden REALLY Looks Like In September
It's September, so let's take a walk around the meadow and see what's growing on. Fair warning: nothing here is perfectly quaffed. I didn't clean up first and then film the tour — if I waited until everything was tidy, there'd be no September tour at all. So this is...
Is a Self-Watering Citrus Planter Worth It? Ten Months In
This post contains affiliate links, and if you buy through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Vego Garden sent me this planter free in exchange for an honest review, and they sent me the previous version a year before that, which has been in...
Asian Greens in Florida — Can I Grow a Whole Season? — Live From The Meadow — September 6 @ 7PM
Support for Michelle in the Meadow If you're interested in any of the products we show on this channel, you can use the links below to find them and make a purchase. These links are affiliate links, which means I'll earn a small commission when you make a purchase....
Building My Indoor Seed Starting Station (Time Lapse, No Talking)
This is the shelf from my conversation with Alex at Habitual Hobbies — built, lit, and ready for seeds. No talking, no music cues, no explaining. Just the build. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Mn5eT9yrE It is a mishmash and I am not going to pretend otherwise. The...
The Best Way To Start Seeds Indoors (Without Leggy Seedlings) @HabitualHobbies
Alex has been gardening longer than me, she's younger than me, and she's better at it — because she actually studied. Here's her indoor seed starting setup, and the shelf trick that stops seedlings from getting leggy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_1yk6vFy-4 The...
Want to know how the Birdies Raised Garden Beds and the Vego Metal Garden Beds compare? We’ll update you regularly with the progress in our garden.
Birdies vs Vego 11 Month Review | MORE of Your NEW Questions Answered on Metal Raised Garden Beds
Sort by https://youtu.be/By4VizZKKTI It's time for the 11-month updated review on the Birdies and Vego Garden Beds, and this time I'm answering even more of your NEW questions. Please forgive the sound quality - as it was a ridiculously windy day. Thank...
Birdies vs Vego Review – 10 Months Later – Are The Beds Caving?
https://youtu.be/By4VizZKKTI It's time for the 11-month updated review on the Birdies and Vego Garden Beds, and this time I'm answering even more of your NEW questions. Please forgive the sound quality - as it was a ridiculously windy day. Thank you for...
Birdies vs Vego Garden Bed After Hard Freeze 9 Month Review Update
https://youtu.be/BpHnzEHDtmo It's time for the 9-month updated review on the Birdies and Vego Garden Beds. You can find the blog post with the head-to-head specs here: https://michelleinthemeadow.com/vego The Birdies, in the maximum configuration, has 24.78 SF of...
Which is Better? Vego vs Birdies Raised Garden Bed Review and 7 Month Update
https://youtu.be/20zssAunYEU It's time for the 7-month updated review on the Birdies and Vego Garden Beds. You can find the blog post with the head-to-head specs here: https://michelleinthemeadow.com/vego-garden-birdies-raised-beds/ The Birdies, in the maximum...
Vego Garden Bed vs Birdies Garden Beds 180 Day Review Updates
https://youtu.be/cjdrSYCuUfA It's time for the 180-day updated review on the Birdies and Vego Garden Beds. I cover a few spots I'll be watching and share a tip about what you may not want to plant in the extra tall raised garden beds. You can find the blog post with...
Every Question You’ve Asked About the Vego & Birdies Garden Beds – 150-Day Update
What garden beds do you have? Birdies TALL 8-in-1 Garden Bed - Save 5% with code MEADOW on qualified products Vego EXTRA TALL 9-in-1 Metal Garden Bed Why did I want a raised metal garden bed? Gardening, for me, is a hobby and an investment. I’ve dabbled for 10...
Birdies vs Vego Raised Garden Bed Review Comparison 120 Day Update
https://youtu.be/yHBqIELa2Hk Review for Birdies Raised Garden Bed vs Vego Garden Bed 120-Day Update Thank you for all your comments and interest in our garden and meadow. Today, I share a few little updates with you as we look around the garden beds. The blog is a...
Birdies Raised Garden Bed comparison with Vego Raised Garden Bed – 90 Day Update
You're not imagining things -the camera is level, but my yard really is sloped that much. Over time we'll see how that affects the integrity of the raised beds. The garden is growing up quickly and today it's time to do another update to compare the beds from the two...
Hoops and Netting for my Vego Raised Garden Bed
https://youtu.be/QWPAF34JQFA When I shared my raised garden beds in the 30-day update, I received a bunch of questions about the hoops and netting that I was using over the bed. Since I needed to make some updates to it for the plants underneath, I thought I'd shoot a...
How To Grow A Small Home Garden
You don't have to be limited to just a potted basil plant in your window. You can make use of any small outdoor area and turn it into a stunning, productive vegetable garden or turn your fire escape into an abundance of fresh food. You can get up to 100 pounds of...
How To Grow And Care For A Potted Lemon Tree
It is usually warm climates that play host to lemon trees, but if you live in a chillier place and wish to have your own homegrown lemons, you can find out how to cultivate them in pots, and it is much simpler than you might suppose. By planting lemon trees in pots,...
Growing a Monstera Deliciosa
Tons of common names exist for this plant. There is a variety of distinct appellations for the fruit salad plant, Swiss cheese plant, and monstereo. It has been likened to the Mexican breadfruit, as it has little ability to bear fruit. The Monstera adansonii species...
How to Grow a Staghorn Fern
All About the Staghorn Fern This fern is remarkable in that it has two distinct types of leaves per plant. The topmost fronds of the plant, known as "shields" or basal fronds, trap leaves, bugs, and other materials that are broken down and used as nutrients while...
How to Get Started With a Greenhouse
Most gardeners would love to own a greenhouse. Gardeners could be particularly attracted to the concept of a tropical atmosphere loaded with orchids, citrus fruits, and jasmine. Some people may be delighted to collect fresh lettuce and tomatoes that are fully ripened...
Aphids and Other Annoying Pests That Really Suck
What Are Aphids? Aphids can have a pear-shaped body and soft exterior. They have a mouth that can pierce and suck, which they use to feed on nearby plants. They are Aphididae, which contains 4400 species, with about 250 species that are damaging to plants. They come...
The Easiest Vegetables To Grow: 12 Easy Veggie Crops For Beginner Gardeners
When you are new to vegetable gardening, there are a few things you need to learn. Some vegetables are easy to grow, while others are more difficult. If you start by growing easy vegetables, you will be more successful. After you have had a few successes, you...
Types Of Tomatoes: A Comprehensive Category Guide To Shapes, Sizes, Heirlooms, and More
There are tons of types of tomatoes! Tomatoes are a versatile vegetable that can come in different sizes. The large beefy types can be used to cover an entire sandwich, while the small cherry types can add a sour pop to a dish. Here are the five basic types of...
Tomato Growing Secrets for Big Yields and Healthy Plants
Tomatoes are a favorite crop for many home gardeners, and even beginner gardeners can have success when growing their very first tomato plant.Tomatoes are relatively easy to grow and can provide delicious fruits for many months. It takes more than just experience to...
Pruning Pepper Plants for Improved Plant Health and Yields
Pruning your pepper plants can help make them stronger and increase their yields. If you don't take care when transplanting pepper plants, you can damage them. This might include slowing down their growth or making them more likely to get sick. Remove any buds...
Kitchen Garden Basics: How to Start Growing Food Today
A kitchen garden that is thriving is something that you can be proud of. A place to grow your own vegetables is the best way to get fresh ingredients for your kitchen table. You can grow them in raised beds, pots, or from seed. If you grow your own produce, it will...
Plant Diseases in the Garden: How to Prevent and Control Them
An accomplished gardener's main task is to grow healthy plants, which are the best defense against plant diseases. Choosing a planting site and selecting plants that are resistant to disease is the best way to prevent and manage plant disease. If a plant doesn't look...
How to Grow Potatoes in Your Garden ?
Potatoes are one of the easiest crops to grow in your garden if you follow these simple tips. About one-third of Vermont gardeners grow their own potatoes, according to a recent survey. There are several ways to grow potatoes easily, and by following a few key...
Planting Brassicas: 10 Brassica Varieties to Grow at Home
A few moments spent learning how to grow brassicas will be time well spent. By doing so, you will be able to produce your own nutritious and delicious vegetables. It's difficult to think ahead to months later when you're just starting to see results from all...
Kaffir Lime Tree: Growing Makrut Limes At Home
Although the kaffir lime trees are originally from tropical southeast Asia, they can be easily grown in other areas. You can have kaffir lime all year round by shifting it a little in the colder seasons. Skip growing kaffir lime outdoors and grow it indoors...
Herbs That Grow In Shade: 10 Delicious Choices for the Garden
Gardeners often view shade as a curse, especially when it comes to growing vegetables and herbs. Although you have fewer plant options to choose from, there are still many edible plants that do well in shady areas, including herbs. There are many herbs that...