No Green Thumb? No Problem!
We make gardening fun and simple so you can enjoy growing fresh, healthy food.
We offer local and virtual workshops throughout Connecticut
Who We Help
Churches
Kids
Families
Schools
Gardening 101 Education
Introduction Gardening is a practical way to grow fresh food, improve health, and increase self-reliance. This guide covers the fundamentals for beginners: planning, soil, plants, water, pests, and seasonal care. Focus on simple, repeatable steps to build confidence and success.
Planning Your Garden
Soil Basics
Choosing Plants
Planting and Timing
Watering (best times and management)
Mulch and Weed Control
Fertilizing, Pest and Disease Management
Pruning and Support
Garden Workshops & Merch
We offer monthly, hands-on gardening workshops for all ages, designed to teach the fundamentals of gardening from seed starting, soil health, transplanting, seasonal growing, harvesting, composting, and pest management to empower participants to grow with confidence.
Garden Services
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Residential Gardens
Professional food garden design, installation, maintenance, and seasonal care to help homeowners and families grow, harvest, and enjoy fresh vegetables and herbs at home.
Whether you have a spacious backyard, patio, balcony, windowsill, or simply a few containers, we'll create a garden tailored to your space, lifestyle, and gardening goals.
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Community Gardens
Professional community garden design, installation, maintenance, and seasonal care to help neighborhoods, schools, churches, nonprofits, and organizations create thriving gardens that bring people together and enjoy fresh, locally grown food.
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Garden Planning Consultations
Personalized on-site consultations to help you plan, improve, or troubleshoot your garden.
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Garden Maintenance Services
Keep your vegetable and herb gardens healthy, beautiful, and productive all season long with our professional garden maintenance services.
We offer monthly garden maintenance to ensure your plants thrive through every stage of the growing season, so you can enjoy the harvests without the stress.
WHAT’S GROWIN’ ON?
Start growing your own food with these easy-to-follow garden videos
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Intro to Vegetable Gardening
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Exactly How Much To Plant for a Family of 4
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Plant These in July
About Vetiveah
Vetiveah Immanuel is a visionary entrepreneur, urban farmer, nutrition coach, and advocate for everyone having equitable access to healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate food and the opportunity to participate in the food system for themselves. Known affectionately as "Vee," she is the founding CEO of Radiance Gardens, a wellness and garden education brand that teaches people of all ages how to grow fresh food and herbs with confidence, no matter how much space they have.
Raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in neighborhoods with limited access to fresh, healthy foods, Vetiveah experienced the realities of food insecurity firsthand. Determined to create change, she pursued a professional background in health sciences, nutrition, and urban agriculture. Today, she is an award-winning food justice advocate who serves on several boards, including the Liberated Land Cooperative, CT Farm to School Collaborative, CT Food Sovereignty Coalition, and the CT Northeast Organic Farming Association. Guided by a deep respect for the land, Vetiveah is dedicated to advancing holistic health and wellness by promoting the vital connection between healthy soil, nutritious food, and thriving communities.
Alongside her social enterprise, Vetiveah is a passionate educator, speaker, and food justice advocate dedicated to helping people reconnect with their food, their communities, and the land. Through hands-on workshops, speaking engagements, and community programs, she teaches people of all ages how to grow fresh food with confidence while inspiring them to become active participants in building healthier, more resilient food systems. Guided by her faith and a deep respect for creation, Vetiveah believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow nourishing food, steward the land, and contribute to thriving communities.