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

Grow a Lemon Tree Day May 18 | Vego Garden
Squeeze All You Can Out of May 18: Plant a Lemon Tree Day
Lemon trees, with their glossy green leaves and fragrant blooms, make an attractive addition to any in-ground and can also be container-grown.
4 min read
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
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!