I’ve always liked bok choy and other cruciferous vegetables, but since acquiring a tower garden, which makes it so easy to grow, I’ve developed even more of a passion for this super healthy veggie.Continue Reading
#1 Easiest Plant to Grow — Basil

#1 Easiest Plant to Grow — Basil is the easiest summer herb to grow in soil or tower gardens. Here are 8 varieties of the EPIC Ocimum basilicum to add to your shopping list. It’s a nice video- good overview of some that I did not know about. Dark Opel Basil- great for garnishes and […]
Continue reading...YES! You can grow watermelon in a Tower Garden®

Here is a lovely recipe for Watermelon Salad. It’s a lot of fun to grow some sugar baby watermelon in a tower garden. If it’s placed on a deck or balcony, the lovely vines will trail along the ground. Some folks like to place a trellis of some sort nearby for support for the vines. […]
Continue reading...Persuasive Research: Soil vs. Tower Garden®

The University of Mississippi compared product yield of crops grown in aeroponic growing systems and in soil. Researchers found the yields of plants grown with an aeroponic garden were more than 30% bigger on average. Here’s the breakdown by crop: Basil — 19% increase Chard – 8% increase Red kale – 65% increase Parsley – […]
Continue reading...Tips on Growing Tomatoes: Containers and Tower Gardens ®

I love growing cherry tomatoes because it is so easy to freeze the extra bounty to use all winter in soups and veggie sautés. But it’s fun to experiment with new varieties. If you’re evaluating your growing experience from this year, here are some things I’ve learned.
Continue reading...Paul Soules, Excited About Brussels Sprouts?

Paul has always talked about how sweet those Brussels Sprouts were that he grew on the Tower Garden®. He also remarked about being impressed with how many there were. Harvesting happens every few weeks, and in soil gardens, sprouts usually yield between two and six sprouts. Because produce grows 35% faster and produces more with […]
Continue reading...Tower Garden® Basil and Parmesan Chicken Salad

Tower Garden® Basil and Parmesan Chicken Salad is from my friend, Ken Myers, and was adapted from Americas Test Kitchen Simple Weeknight Suppers.
Continue reading...5 Top Benefits: Tower Garden® over dirt gardens

I’m passionate about gardening! My tiny urban farm produced much more than I expected. I recently visited a friend who also has three tower gardens and we were talking about the advantages of aeroponic gardens over traditional soil gardens.
Continue reading...Harvesting Tower Garden® Tomatoes

Harvesting Tower Garden® tomatoes has never been easier. And growing tomatoes has never been easier— it’s every gardeners pride and joy! My husband tells a story about his Dad— they competed at work about who would grow the biggest and best tomato. You could always tell when he got home if he was the champ […]
Continue reading...Watermelon Salad for the Dog Days of Summer

Watermelons just scream summer and picnics, right? They are refreshing, sweet, help us feel cooler, and what a guilt-free dessert! 90 percent of a watermelon is water. But they still have a lot of nutrients. Here is a good article on all the benefits from Medical News Today.
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