Grow Nutritious Food with Confidence
Any space. All year long.
Welcome to Radiance Gardens
At Radiance Gardens, we believe everyone can learn to grow food.
Through engaging workshops, classes, and hands-on learning experiences, we empower people of all ages to grow nutritious vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, and vibrant edible flowers.
Wherever you plant, we help you grow.
Any Method: Master everything from traditional raised beds and containers to modern vertical hydroponic systems.
Any Space: Grow anywhere, from indoor countertops to school and community gardens.
Our Promise: We equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed.
Upcoming Events
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Fall Gardening Workshop
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.
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Healing Foods for Women's Health
Virtual | 6:00 PM
Healing Foods for Women's Health is an in-person wellness group designed to help women better understand how food and herbs can support every stage of their health journey.
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Garden-to-Table Nutrition Coaching Program
This 12-week, high-touch coaching experience bridges the gap between sustainable gardening and everyday wellness. It is designed for busy individuals, families, or educators who want to reclaim their food supply, master indoor or outdoor growing, and learn how to turn fresh harvests into nutrient-dense, delicious meals.
You’ll receive 1:1 Private Strategy Sessions: Six bi-weekly 45-minute coaching calls to review progress, troubleshoot plants via video, and plan meals.
Garden Services
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Container Gardening
Perfect for first-time gardeners
Learn to grow fresh produce in containers, porch, patio, balcony, windowsill, or small outdoor space
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Vegetable Gardening
Learn to grow fresh produce all year long
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Herb Gardening
Learn to grow culinary and medicinal herbs at home
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Pollinator Gardening
Learn to create a beautiful habitat for bees and butterflies
We’ve Been Featured in a Local Newspaper!
“Congratulations to Vetiveah, founder of Radiance Gardens and graduate of the 2025 Chamber Entrepreneur Academy, on celebrating her 1-year anniversary and ribbon cutting with the Chamber community!
Guests enjoyed a hands-on planting workshop and Q&A that shared practical gardening techniques, including proper planting methods, transplanting tips, plant maintenance, pest management strategies, and ways to support healthy growth throughout the season. The discussion highlighted the value of taking an active role in growing your own food while demonstrating that gardening can be accessible to everyone, regardless of living situation or available space. Attendees also learned about Radiance Gardens' community garden initiatives while exploring resources that support food access, sustainability, and local agriculture.
A special thank you to our restaurant partners for providing delicious local eats following the workshop/Q&A and ceremony: Favorites Bistro Bar, Muddy Waters Cafe, Water Street Waffle Co., The Spot Cafe, La Luna Ristorante New London, The Marquee on State Street and Kin D Thai&Sushi.
Interested in learning more about sustainability, food access, and ways to bring growing initiatives into your neighborhood? Visit www.radiancegardens.com to discover how they're helping cultivate healthier communities across Connecticut.” The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut
Why Radiance Gardens?
âś” Hands-on learning
âś” Beginner friendly
âś” Family centered
âś” Science-based
âś” Sustainable gardening
âś” Local expertise
âś” Fun and interactive
Testimonial:
“Vetiveah is making a difference, improving the lives of people through education and growing opportunities! Well done!”
Micki Bello
Ready to Grow Your Own Food?
Book a garden service or workshop today!
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 October
About Our Founder
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.