Grow with Vibrant Rainbow Gardens
Welcome to Grow with Vibrant Rainbow Gardens—the podcast that turns gardening challenges into growth opportunities. I’m your host, Vandhana Ramamoorthy, garden coach and permaculture designer, bringing you practical strategies, inspiring stories, and new ways to see your garden—and yourself.
From overcoming setbacks to discovering fresh planting techniques, you’ll walk away with actionable steps and the confidence to transform your garden, one harvest at a time.
It’s time for a new perspective—rooted in resilience, creativity, and abundance.
LATEST EPISODES
🌿 Herbs Made Simple – From Garden to Kitchen & Beyond
Episode 08
Learn how to grow herbs in Houston! From planting basil, mint, and cilantro to making herb compound butter, DIY herbal spray, and basil simple syrup—this episode covers everything you need to know about herb gardening in Southeast Texas. Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners!
How to Get a Harvest Every Week (Even in the Texas Heat)
Episode 07
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.
Scared of Garden Pests? Here’s How to Handle Them Organically
Episode 06
If you’ve ever felt nervous about bugs in your garden—or avoided gardening altogether because of them—this episode will give you the knowledge, mindset, and tools to move past the fear and grow with confidence.
Behind the Scenes of a Garden Consult/Coaching: What Really Happens
Episode 05
Curious about what really happens during a garden consultation or a coaching session? 🌿 In this episode of Grow with Vibrant Rainbow Gardens, Houston garden coach and permaculture teacher takes you behind the scenes of her one-on-one consults.
Fall Garden Planning Starts Now—Don’t Miss This Window
Episode 04
If you wait until it feels like fall, you’ve already missed your best planting window. In this episode, Vandhana shares why fall gardening starts now—and how to make sure your beds don’t sit empty.
3 Common Watering Mistakes (and How to Water Raised Beds, Perennials & Containers in Houston)
Episode 03
Watering sounds simple, but in Houston’s heat and humidity, it can make or break your garden. In this episode, Vandhana breaks down the three most common watering mistakes she sees all the time—plus practical fixes you can start using today.
This Garden Fed My Family Year-Round in Houston
Episode 02
[t all started with one scrawny tomato plant on a balcony. Today, Vandhana’s garden feeds her family year-round—and in this episode, she’s sharing how it happened.
What to Plant Right Now in Houston
Episode 01
Houston gardening doesn’t follow the usual rules—our seasons are their own beast! In this episode, Vandhana shares what she’s planting right now, why Houston’s planting calendar is unique, and how to avoid wasted time and empty garden beds.
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