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Meet Karen

Founder & Owner of Homegrown Gardens

Hello, fellow gardeners! To say I’m obsessed with gardening is an understatement - it’s my heart and soul! I’ve always been an advocate for the health-promoting and healing aspects of plants, as well as the sustainability benefits of growing my own food. I merged this passion and experience as a Dietitian with my entrepreneurial talents to launch Homegrown Gardens in 2020. My creative work brings to life luxurious garden spaces for those who share my love of gardening and artistry. My mission is to inspire you to get your hands in the Earth and help you develop your green thumb. Let’s connect and create a functional garden oasis for you and your family to enjoy fresh homegrown produce from your own backyard.

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What Draws You to Gardening?

Connecting with nature? Creating memories with your family? Long-term health benefits? Whatever your reasons, let Homegrown Gardens help you transform any space into a custom garden that thrives all season long.

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Holistic Garden Services

Custom Designs

We will create and construct a unique garden design that efficiently utilizes your space to meet your outdoor living needs.

All-Natural

Homegrown Gardens offers a large variety of high-quality, organic transplants locally sprouted from non-GMO seed.

Education

We offer garden consultations and training events to help you discover your inner gardener and optimize your garden’s potential.

Custom Designs

We will create and construct a unique garden design that efficiently utilizes your space to meet your outdoor living needs.

All-Natural

Homegrown Gardens offers a large variety of high-quality, organic transplants locally sprouted from non-GMO seed.

Education

We offer garden consultations and training events to help you discover your inner gardener and optimize your garden’s potential.

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Our Process

Whether you are starting with a blank slate or upgrading your current garden, our team is here to help you navigate your journey with confidence.

1. Consult

Contact our garden designer to schedule an initial consultation and get the creative juices flowing.

2. Design

Ready to visualize your garden oasis? It starts with a tailored design that fits your space. We’ll craft a vision that aligns with your personality, lifestyle and budget.

3. Build

Relax and watch our experts transform your property into a place of tranquility during the garden construction process.

4. Plant

Schedule a Premiere Planting Event to bring your new garden space to life and expand your knowledge. No green thumb required!

5. Maintain

Plants are in the ground and seeds are sown, but there’s a long season ahead! Schedule Garden Nurturing Sessions for ongoing care and support.

Customer Reviews

"Karen's expertise of growing healthy, delicious food in designer garden spaces is a truly unique talent! I was impressed with her holistic vision, detailed drawings and implementation of the plan. She went above and beyond in every way as she transformed my yard into a beautiful garden oasis that my entire family enjoys."

- Kerry J.
“I never thought I could have the garden of my dreams in the suburbs, but Homegrown Gardens made it happen! Working with Karen, I not only built a garden that provides me with fresh veggies all season, but I learned how to take care of it so that I can enjoy it year after year!”

- Lisa K.

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“Karen is a garden goddess! She turned an unused space along the side of my house into a magical garden that my whole family gets involved with. Each day my kids run out to the garden to see what they can eat right off the vine. We were in awe of how much Karen’s plants produced at harvest. We were so hooked after our first season that we tripled our growing space this year to provide a nutritious and gorgeous backdrop around the perimeter of our backyard.”

-Darcy H.

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"Our garden has brought us so much already - healthy food, a gorgeous space to relax in with our friends, an outlet for our children to help and learn - and it just gets better each year. If you don't know Karen Schroeder, you definitely should. Besides making garden dreams come true, she is just the most laid-back, kind soul and bright light in our community. "

- Katie H.

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Start a garden and you’ll notice how much beauty is found in nature! 🌺🌱🐝 #gardenbeauty #gardenmagic #gardenstructure #raisedbeds #luxurygarden #parkridge #garden #homegrowngardens #chicago
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Gardeners, hold onto your pantyhose! If you’re trying to grow cauliflower, use your pantyhose to protect your little diva 🥬 #gardeningtips #cauliflower #veggies #gardens #planting #homegrowngardens
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Make sure you’re planting your garden bulbs by fall, so you can have garlic by spring! 🧄 #gardeningtips #garlic #veggies #gardens #planting #homegrowngardens
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If you have flooding in your yard, try planting these trees! #gardeningtips #trees #japanesewhitespire #gardens #planting #homegrowngardens
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I channeled my inner Snow White this Thanksgiving! Grateful for these moments to feed these beautiful creatures up in the mountains! 🦌❄️ #deer #muledeer #snowwhiteintraining #loveanimals #mothernature #snowwhite
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I love snapdragons! They look like little grumpy old men 😂 #flowers #snapdragons #gardening #garden #gardens #homegrowngardens
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If your lettuce has gone into its flowering phase, do NOT eat it 🤢 #gardeningtips #garden #gardens #gardening #veggiegarden #veggies #lettuce #homegrowngardens
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If you’re planting a veggie garden, you MUST add flowers to your garden to draw in the pollinators 🐝 #gardeningtips #garden #gardens #gardening #veggiegarden #homegrowngardens
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Ok, but really, why are they called Black-eyed Susans? Who’s “Susan?!” 😂 #blackeyedsusan #flowers #garden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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I guess I’m a caterpillar whisperer 🐛 🤫 It’s seriously the cutest thing when they show their horns, but I can’t believe NONE of them wanted to 😭 #caterpillar #swallowtailbutterfly #butterfly #garden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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When there’s a zip line on the job site, you gotta take a turn! You never know what shenanigans we are going to get into when filming. 😂 🎥 @amara_andrew @whatismaven @jeffsarris @corbettmccormick #zipline #gardenfun #homegrowngardens #filmday #barringtonhills
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I love educating my clients about how they should incorporate unique veggies into their gardens, but these clients are super unique! They’re chefs who run a high-end restaurant in Chicago, so they really upped the veggie ante 🌶️ #garden #gardens #gardendesign #luxurygarden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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I’ve created so many unique garden spaces, but this was the first garden I created for famous chefs! Since they love experimenting with food, the owners had some awesome and really unique veggie requests! Check out the video on my YouTube channel to see the full garden tour! 💚 #garden #gardens #gardendesign #luxurygarden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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This garden is so, so magical! Not only is there a moon gate garden space further back on this client’s property, but we also created a separate herb garden that’s closer to the kitchen! 💚 Full video on my YouTube channel tomorrow (11/14)! #garden #gardens #gardendesign #luxurygarden #herbgarden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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You might be tempted to remove these little green worms, but these are actually good guys to have roaming around your garden space! #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #caterpillars #homegrowngardens
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Add “complex terraced gardens” to my resume! I’m proud of my team that can bring the crazy designs that exist in my head to life!✨🛠️ @corbettmccormick @joseestrada900 @jhuard03 @jonhuard #sograteful #luxurygarden #designergarden #homegrowngardens #dreambig #garden #chicago #glenellyn
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I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a thousand times: 📣 DON’T PUT LEMON BALM IN YOUR GARDEN 📣 Please put your lemon balm and mint in a pot 🪴 #lemonbalm #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Think your broccoli is a one-and-done crop? Think again! Here’s how to get more bang for your broccoli buck! 🥦 #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #garden #broccoli #gardening
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Already dreaming up new garden spaces like this one for Spring 2024 projects! 🍅✨🌿 #moongate #designergarden #dreambig #garden #outdoorliving #gardensanctuary #homegrown #gardenmagic #chicago #homegrowngardens
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A couple videos ago, I asked you what mystery plant this is! Well, we have the answer. This plant is… *drum roll please* 🥁 Bok choy! Did you get it right?! Follow along for more plant mysteries! #guessinggame #guessthisplant #veggies #vegetables #garden #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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It’s time for another game of guess this plant! This plant is flowering yellow, is a vegetable, and gets planted in the spring. Let me know in the comments what you think it is! #guessinggame #guessthisplant #veggies #vegetables #garden #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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This garden was full of Homegrown Gardens firsts! Not only did we convert an old basketball court into a beautiful garden oasis, but we also installed a fairy door! 🧚 Watch the full transformation video on my YouTube channel 💚 #gardentransformation #fairydoor #garden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Sometimes garden experiments turn out great and other times...well, they don’t turn out as expected. That’s ok, though! It’s all about the learning process 💚 #corn #veggies #gardenbox #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Betcha didn’t know that beans came in two varieties: bush and pole! If you want a total showpiece in your garden, opt for pole beans 🫛 #beans #veggies #veggiegarden #garden #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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Be careful when you’re planting raspberries! They can shoot out and take over your garden space. So, when planting, make sure you start small. You can always increase your amount next year 🌱 #raspberry #plantingtips #planting #fruit #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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I called her “Bertha” out of love, so Bertha’s, please don’t be offended! 😂 Like I mentioned a few videos ago, make sure you aren’t picking your squash too early by looking at the size. Only focus on the color of your squash for a proper harvest 💚 #squash #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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If you want to have arugula seeds to plant next year, make sure you’re letting your arugula get to the “flowering” stage! #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Creating custom outdoor vibes for YOU to enjoy all season long is my gig in life! I’m currently booking for Spring 2024. Now is the time to get on my schedule if you need a backyard oasis to retreat to in 2024! 🍅🌿✨ @marinella__e #designergarden #backyardoasis #gardendreams #garden #chicago #homegrowngardens
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This is, by far, one of the most unique backyard spaces I’ve ever transformed! The homeowners wanted to remove the basketball court from their backyard and create a beautiful backyard oasis in its place! Check out the full transformation video on my YouTube channel! 💚 #gardentransformation #gardens #gardening #transformation #basketballcourt #garden #homegrowngardens
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When harvesting, don’t look at the size of your squash! Instead, make sure your squash is the proper color. Then, harvest away! 💚 #squash #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Your flowering broccoli comes equipped with seeds you can plant next year! Here’s how to get ‘em 🥦 #garden #veggiegarden #veggies #broccoli #planting #homegrowngardens
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A few days ago, I had you guess what fruit tree this is! This here is a peach tree! Did you get it right or were you a bit off? Let me know in the comments below 💚 #gardens #tree #fruittree #guessthatplant #plant #homegrowngardens
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Let’s see if you can guess what fruit tree this is! Answer will be revealed later this week! #gardens #tree #fruittree #guessthatplant #plant #homegrowngardens
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If you’ve let your veggies go to flower, make sure you seed save, so you can grow your veggies next year! #garden #veggiegarden #veggies #seedsave #homegrowngardens
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If you’ve ever wondered what’ll happen to your garlic if you don’t pick it, this video’s for you 😂 #garden #veggiegarden #veggies #garlic #planting #homegrowngardens
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If you want happy bees, plant some alliums in your garden! 🐝 #garden #gardening #alliums #bees #pollinatorgarden
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Trellises are an AMAZING way to ensure you’ll have happy, healthy plant babies 🌱 #trellis #gardens #gardening #gardendesign #garden #veggies #veggiegarden #homegrowngardens
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If you live on a busier lot or just want some added privacy, Rose of Sharon creates a really beautiful, tropical wall 🌸 #flowers #gardens #roseofsharon #homegrowngardens
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Backyard dreams turned into reality for @jayehmoh @jmarti96 ! ✨🌿🍅 ✅ Functional Garden ✅ Outdoor Dining ✅ Fire Pit #papalo #backyardtransformation #designergarden #bluestone #firepit #outdoordining #garden #chicago #homegrowngardens #outdoorliving
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Make sure you’re doing this to protect your cruciferous veggies 🥦🥬 #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Watch out for these devil trees! If you have black walnut trees in your backyard, make sure you’re utilizing raised beds! #trees #blackwalnuttrees #garden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Magical before and afters! We co-created a gem in your backyard @hatandheelsrealtor @danielmalloyrealestate ✨🌿 #backyardoasis #gardenmagic #backyardtransformation #karenandkate #plantdemic #dreamstoreality #homegrown #lagrange #chicago #garden #homegrowngardens
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One of my favorite things about what I do is getting to talk to beginning gardeners. There’s such a magic to that first, initial garden venture and it helps remind me just how magical growing your own food is 🍅💚 #garden #gardening #gardens #veggies #beginninggardener #homegrowngardens
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In my garden spaces, I’m always playing with materials, verticals, and spaces. Adding an archway is a super amazing, functional way to add some visual interest in your space. When everything’s in full bloom, it’s absolutely magical 🌱 #garden #gardening #gardendesign #veggiegarden #homegrowngardens #gardenarch
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Kohlrabi is seriously the coolest veggie I’ve ever grown 😎 I love eating it with hummus, vegan cheese sauce, or just on its own! #kohlrabi #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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So much beauty, happy moments and connection comes from creating a garden! 💗🍅🫑🥬🌞 @jensog17 @tyopojoe #gardenlife #gardenbeauty #flowers #goodvibes #goodtimes #homegrowngardens #chicago #garden
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If you’re looking for a show-stopping, (yet functional!) piece in your garden space, I highly recommend adding a linear trellis! Not only will you get happy plant babies, but you’ll also get a beautiful piece of architecture in your garden 💚 And check out the full garden tour video, out now on my YouTube channel! #garden #gardening #trellis #gardendesign #homegrowngardens #lineartrellis
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A few videos ago, I showed you the before and construction phases of this super unique terraced, sloped garden. Well, it’s finished! 🥳 Check out the final garden space in my YouTube video debuting tomorrow (9/12) at 9:00 am CST! #garden #gardening #beforeandafter #gardens #luxurygarden
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You MUST put kale in your garden! There are soooo many different varieties that you can choose from, so you don’t only have to go with the typical curly variety. Not only will kale beautify your garden space, but it’s also chock full of vitamins and minerals for you, too! 🥬 #kale #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Draw pollinators into your garden with this AMAZING perennial! 🪻 #perennial #woodlandpinkroot #pollinator #pollinatorgarden #garden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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If your zucchini aren’t growing as well as you’d hoped, try becoming a plant fertility doctor! #zucchini #squash #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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The before and afters on this backyard transformation are jaw-dropping! What was once a random fireplace in sod is now an intentional focal point of a backyard retreat. 🔥 We elevated a junkyard garden to penthouse status which is pumping out the produce for @kmack6675 to enjoy! 🍅 Stay tuned for videos by the talented @whatismaven @amara_andrew 🎥🌿 #backyardtransformation #fireandearth #gardenoasis #designergarden #beforeandafter #parkridge #chicago #garden #homegrowngardens
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I’ve shown you how absolutely MASSIVE rampicante squash get when they’re adults, but what do they look like when they’re younger? 🤔 #rampicantesquash #squash #veggies #veggiegarden #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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If you’re growing potatoes, put them in a sack! 🥔 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour the largest, most expensive backyard oasis I’ve created! 🌿 #potatoes #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #gardeningtricks #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Looking for perennials flowers for your garden? Try some beautiful clematis! 🌸 #perennials #perennialflowers #gardeningtips #flowers #flowertips #gardeningtricks #clematis #homegrowngardens
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Just like mint and oregano, lemon balm is VORACIOUS in the garden! It’ll grow WAAAAAY beyond where it’s supposed to. If you want lemon balm in your garden, put it in a pot 🪴 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour the largest, most expensive backyard oasis I’ve created! 🌿 #plants #lemonbalm #gardeningtips #gardeningtricks #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Totally enchanted by this moongate mood & ready for fall ✨🎃 #pumpkin #moongate #gardenvibes #enchantedgarden #chicago #homegrowngardens
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Ok, so maybe you saw my last video about planting hostas in your shady spots and you’re like, “Karen, I hate hostas!” No worries at all! Instead, consider planting some coral bell! Just like hostas, they come in a variety of colors 🌱 #coralbell #plants #shadyplants #shade #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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If you want to create a romantic vibe in your garden space, then Wisteria is for you 🥰 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour the largest, most expensive backyard oasis I’ve created! 🌿 #plants #flowers #wisteria #gardeningtips #gardeningtricks #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Time to get on my fall schedule if you want a garden oasis like this in your backyard! 🌿🛠️ 🍅 @marinella__e 📸 @christinarussophotography #customgarden #raisedbeds #verticalgarden #designergarden #backyardoasis #homegrowngardens #chicago
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Feeding the neighhhbors never gets old! @amk_psyd 😍🐴 #mustgrowallthecarrots #lovehorses #meettheneighbors #homegrowngardens
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If you’re planting apples, make sure you’re including a bunch of varieties! Otherwise, your apples might not get pollinated and then you might not get apples 😭🍎 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour the largest, most expensive backyard oasis I’ve created! 🌿 #apples #fruittrees #gardeningtips #gardentransformation #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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So far, this is the largest, most expensive garden space I’ve created! The homeowners had a 10,000 sq.ft. outdoor space, so I had a TON to work with! I primarily focused on creating a beautiful garden space for them, but then got to be super creative with the rest of the yard! Watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour Katie’s MASSIVE backyard oasis 🌿 #gardentransformation #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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It’s harvest season for @hatandheelsrealtor and @danielmalloyrealestate 🥬🍆🍅🙌🏻 #luxurygarden #growyourown #gardensofinstagram #backyardoasis #harvestseason #homegrowngardens #elevateyourspace #chicago #lagrange
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Garden transformations are my absolute favorite thing and Jenny’s garden was one of the most dramatic I’ve done! The previous owners treated the backyard like a dump. When Jenny & Joe moved in, though, they wanted a beautiful backyard. Not only did they want a garden oasis to grow veggies in, but they also wanted it so it could serve as the backdrop for their wedding! Talk about romantic 🥰 Learn more about Jenny’s backyard oasis in the full video on my YT channel. Premieres tomorrow (8/15) at 9AM CST! #gardens #gardentransformation #transformation #beforeandafter #gardening #homegrowngardens
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This garden space is SO special to me because we created it as the backdrop for Jenny & Joe’s intimate backyard wedding 🥹 Learn more about Jenny’s backyard oasis in the full video on my YT channel. Premieres Tuesday (8/15) at 9AM CST! #gardenwedding #weddings #gardens #gardening #weddingideas #homegrowngardens
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This glamorous garden is pumping out the goods! Patty pan squash, delicata, tomatoes and eggplant to name a few! 🍅🍆🥬 #harvest #organic #growyourown #luxurygarden #garden #glenellyn #chicago #homegrowngardens
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If you have a shaded area in your yard, consider hostas. You might think they’re old school, but don’t discount them just yet! They actually come in a VARIETY of colors, so you find ones that suit your style! #hostas #plants #shadyplants #shade #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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If you’re growing any vining plants, make sure you’re giving them a vertical! 🌿 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel premiering Tuesday (8/15) at 9AM CST! #gardeningtips #squash #veggies #verticalgrowing #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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Just like mint, oregano can take over your ENTIRE garden! Make sure you’re keeping it in one controlled area otherwise you might have rolling oregano fields 😂 Check out the full video on my YouTube channel for more planting tips! #oregano #dill #sage #herbs #herbgarden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens #plants #planting
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Another beautiful backyard transformation in the books! We added function and beauty for @jayehmoh who is doing a wonderful job as a first year gardener! 👩🏽‍🌾🍅🌿 #backyardtransformation #raisedbeds #gardenoasis #cobblestones #decomposedgranite #fireandearth #gardendesign #homegrown #homegrown #homegrowngardens #chicago
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Planting beautiful garden boxes isn’t difficult at all. It just takes a little bit of planning 🪴 #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens #plants #planting
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These rolling tables are honestly so helpful for ensuring my plant babies thrive! 💚 Check out the full video on my YouTube channel for more planting tips! #gardens #gardeningtips #garden #homegrowngardens #planting #plants #plantingtips
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If your kale looks like broccoli, you’ve got quite a beautiful gift there 🤩 #gardens #gardeningtips #garden #vegetables #kale #planting #plants #plantingtips
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This is my *handiest* tip for planting onions…get it? Handy! 😂 Check out the full video on my YouTube channel for more planting tips! #onions #gardens #planting #garden #gardeningtips #gardentips #plantingtips
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Making backyard garden dreams come true is my specialty and this showstopper has it all! 😍 ✅ Functional raised beds and trellis ✅ Effortless gas firepit ✅ Bluestone patios ✅ Outdoor kitchen island ✅ Organic homegrown veggies all season long @hatandheelsrealtor #luxurygarden #backyardtransformation #bluestone #fireandearth #chicagoburbs #lagrange #outdoorliving #homegrowngardens #gardenvibes #gardenmagic
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Maria was one of my first clients, so her garden space is oh so special to me 💚 Check out the full video on my YouTube channel where I help Maria plant her herb garden and share my top planting tips! 🌱 #plant #garden #herb #herbgarden #gardens #herbs #planting #homegrown gardens
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We love you, Cassie! Thanks so much for being an amazing, avid gardener. Can’t wait to add even more veggie goodness to your garden come summer! 🍅🌱 #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens #plantlove
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When you’re feeding your veggies, think granular! It’s slow-releasing, so it’ll feed your plant babies over time 🌱 #gardenhacks #espoma #gardens #plantnutrition #plants #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Diversifying your garden is KEY to successful growing! Make sure you’re balancing out all aspects of your plants: heavy feeders vs. bottom feeders, shady vs. direct sun, and everything else in between! #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #gardenhacks #gardens #homegrowngardens #gardencompanionship
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Connecting deeply with nature up in Ely, MN! 🐝🦋🐿️ #mothernature #lovefeedingthewildlife #monarch #bees #beautyinnature #goodforthesoul
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Make sure you’re paying attention to which plants need shade versus direct sunlight when you’re planting! Lettuce and herbs, for example, thrive in the shade while onions love to soak up the sun! ☀️ #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #gardenhacks #gardens #homegrowngardens
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This is one of my favorite ways to get my plant babies all the nutrients they need 🌱💪 #gardenhacks #gardens #plantnutrition #plants #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Moongate arbors are 🔥🔥🔥! This magical garden entrance be full of pumpkins in a few months. 🎃 #moongate #portal #gardenarbor #gardenmagic #customgardendesign #designergarden #homegrowngardens #chicago
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Do you have healthy soil? Well, if you have worms in your garden, then you have garden gold! 🙌 They provide your plants with (seemingly) endless compost, so make sure you keep those little guys around! #worms #soil #healthysoil #gardens #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens #compost
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It might seem like you have to harvest all your green onions at once, but DON’T DO IT! #greenonions #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #harvest #harvesting #gardens #homegrowngardens
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When your plant is root bound, it doesn’t have the proper room to grow. Make sure you break up any bound roots for maximum growth! #plants #rootbound #gardens #gardeningtips #gardening #roots #homegrowngardens
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This is literally the easiest way to prevent blossom end rot! 😂 Get your fingers flickin’ to prevent blossom end rot on your tomatoes! #gardens #veggies #tomatoes #gardeningtips #veggietips #gardening #homegrowngardens
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This steel beauty is coming alive! 🌿👩‍🌾✨ #chefsgarden #designergarden #luxurygarden #gardentotable #homegrown #chicago #glenellyn #gardenlife
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If you’re planning on a trip (or few!) this summer, I’d recommend investing in a great irrigation system. It’ll water your plants for you, so you don’t have to worry about your plant babies back home 😊 #gardeningtips #gardeningtricks #gardens #garden #irrigation #gardenirrigation #homegrowngardens
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This terraced garden is a show stopper! 😍 #designergarden #beautiful #uniquegarden #ultimatebackyardgarden #homegrown #glenellyn #chicago #gardens #dreambig
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Kale is the gift that keeps on giving if you harvest it properly. I’ve harvested kale in December, so, yeah, it’s possible to have kale for a VERY long time 😂 #kale #gardeningtips #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens #planting
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Arugula seeds are SO tiny 🥺 Arugula is so unique to plant! You’ll want to rough up a patch of dirt with a claw and then scatter them throughout. #arugula #lettuce #gardeningtips #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens #planting
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When you’re planting your tomatoes, make sure you plant it DEEP in the ground. Here’s why! 🍅 #gardens #veggies #tomatoes #gardeningtips #veggietips #gardening #homegrowngardens
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The beauty of a garden is unmatched, especially when lovingly cared for by @jensog17 👩‍🌾🥰🌿 #naturalgreenthumb #plantmama #gardenlife #growyourown #beautyinnature #designergarden #functionalgarden #homegrown #chicago #homegrowngardens
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If you’re growing lettuce in your garden, make sure to enjoy it while you have. Typically, lettuce only grows until the end of June, so get harvesting! 👩‍🌾 #lettuce #garden #gardening #gardens #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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It’s been such a joy seeing @hatandheelsrealtor experience the magic of growing her own food! She’s doing an incredible job in her first year of gardening! 🌿✨👩🏻‍🌾 #twogreenthumbsup #firsttimegardener #mustardgreensqueen #luxurygarden #growyourownfood #dreamgarden #organic #homegrowngardens #chicago #lagrangeil
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It’s almost summertime, but temps can still dip down a bit at night! What’s the absolute lowest temperature your plants can handle? 🤔 #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #veggies #veggiegarden #homegrowngardens
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Do you have black spots on the bottom of your tomatoes?! Here’s how to fix it! #gardens #veggies #tomatoes #gardeningtips #veggietips #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Sound on! I apparently haven’t been young and hip for awhile. Who gets me?? 😂 #plantlife #plantphotography #veggiepics #gardenlove #plantbabies #homegrowngardens #chicago
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Start a garden and you’ll notice how much beauty is found in nature! 🌺🌱🐝 #gardenbeauty #gardenmagic #gardenstructure #raisedbeds #luxurygarden #parkridge #garden #homegrowngardens #chicago
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Gardeners, hold onto your pantyhose! If you’re trying to grow cauliflower, use your pantyhose to protect your little diva 🥬 #gardeningtips #cauliflower #veggies #gardens #planting #homegrowngardens
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Make sure you’re planting your garden bulbs by fall, so you can have garlic by spring! 🧄 #gardeningtips #garlic #veggies #gardens #planting #homegrowngardens
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If you have flooding in your yard, try planting these trees! #gardeningtips #trees #japanesewhitespire #gardens #planting #homegrowngardens
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I channeled my inner Snow White this Thanksgiving! Grateful for these moments to feed these beautiful creatures up in the mountains! 🦌❄️ #deer #muledeer #snowwhiteintraining #loveanimals #mothernature #snowwhite
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I love snapdragons! They look like little grumpy old men 😂 #flowers #snapdragons #gardening #garden #gardens #homegrowngardens
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If your lettuce has gone into its flowering phase, do NOT eat it 🤢 #gardeningtips #garden #gardens #gardening #veggiegarden #veggies #lettuce #homegrowngardens
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If you’re planting a veggie garden, you MUST add flowers to your garden to draw in the pollinators 🐝 #gardeningtips #garden #gardens #gardening #veggiegarden #homegrowngardens
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Ok, but really, why are they called Black-eyed Susans? Who’s “Susan?!” 😂 #blackeyedsusan #flowers #garden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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I guess I’m a caterpillar whisperer 🐛 🤫 It’s seriously the cutest thing when they show their horns, but I can’t believe NONE of them wanted to 😭 #caterpillar #swallowtailbutterfly #butterfly #garden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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When there’s a zip line on the job site, you gotta take a turn! You never know what shenanigans we are going to get into when filming. 😂 🎥 @amara_andrew @whatismaven @jeffsarris @corbettmccormick #zipline #gardenfun #homegrowngardens #filmday #barringtonhills
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I love educating my clients about how they should incorporate unique veggies into their gardens, but these clients are super unique! They’re chefs who run a high-end restaurant in Chicago, so they really upped the veggie ante 🌶️ #garden #gardens #gardendesign #luxurygarden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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I’ve created so many unique garden spaces, but this was the first garden I created for famous chefs! Since they love experimenting with food, the owners had some awesome and really unique veggie requests! Check out the video on my YouTube channel to see the full garden tour! 💚 #garden #gardens #gardendesign #luxurygarden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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This garden is so, so magical! Not only is there a moon gate garden space further back on this client’s property, but we also created a separate herb garden that’s closer to the kitchen! 💚 Full video on my YouTube channel tomorrow (11/14)! #garden #gardens #gardendesign #luxurygarden #herbgarden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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You might be tempted to remove these little green worms, but these are actually good guys to have roaming around your garden space! #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #caterpillars #homegrowngardens
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Add “complex terraced gardens” to my resume! I’m proud of my team that can bring the crazy designs that exist in my head to life!✨🛠️ @corbettmccormick @joseestrada900 @jhuard03 @jonhuard #sograteful #luxurygarden #designergarden #homegrowngardens #dreambig #garden #chicago #glenellyn
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I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a thousand times: 📣 DON’T PUT LEMON BALM IN YOUR GARDEN 📣 Please put your lemon balm and mint in a pot 🪴 #lemonbalm #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Think your broccoli is a one-and-done crop? Think again! Here’s how to get more bang for your broccoli buck! 🥦 #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #garden #broccoli #gardening
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Already dreaming up new garden spaces like this one for Spring 2024 projects! 🍅✨🌿 #moongate #designergarden #dreambig #garden #outdoorliving #gardensanctuary #homegrown #gardenmagic #chicago #homegrowngardens
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A couple videos ago, I asked you what mystery plant this is! Well, we have the answer. This plant is… *drum roll please* 🥁 Bok choy! Did you get it right?! Follow along for more plant mysteries! #guessinggame #guessthisplant #veggies #vegetables #garden #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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It’s time for another game of guess this plant! This plant is flowering yellow, is a vegetable, and gets planted in the spring. Let me know in the comments what you think it is! #guessinggame #guessthisplant #veggies #vegetables #garden #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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This garden was full of Homegrown Gardens firsts! Not only did we convert an old basketball court into a beautiful garden oasis, but we also installed a fairy door! 🧚 Watch the full transformation video on my YouTube channel 💚 #gardentransformation #fairydoor #garden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Sometimes garden experiments turn out great and other times...well, they don’t turn out as expected. That’s ok, though! It’s all about the learning process 💚 #corn #veggies #gardenbox #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Betcha didn’t know that beans came in two varieties: bush and pole! If you want a total showpiece in your garden, opt for pole beans 🫛 #beans #veggies #veggiegarden #garden #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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Be careful when you’re planting raspberries! They can shoot out and take over your garden space. So, when planting, make sure you start small. You can always increase your amount next year 🌱 #raspberry #plantingtips #planting #fruit #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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I called her “Bertha” out of love, so Bertha’s, please don’t be offended! 😂 Like I mentioned a few videos ago, make sure you aren’t picking your squash too early by looking at the size. Only focus on the color of your squash for a proper harvest 💚 #squash #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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If you want to have arugula seeds to plant next year, make sure you’re letting your arugula get to the “flowering” stage! #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Creating custom outdoor vibes for YOU to enjoy all season long is my gig in life! I’m currently booking for Spring 2024. Now is the time to get on my schedule if you need a backyard oasis to retreat to in 2024! 🍅🌿✨ @marinella__e #designergarden #backyardoasis #gardendreams #garden #chicago #homegrowngardens
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This is, by far, one of the most unique backyard spaces I’ve ever transformed! The homeowners wanted to remove the basketball court from their backyard and create a beautiful backyard oasis in its place! Check out the full transformation video on my YouTube channel! 💚 #gardentransformation #gardens #gardening #transformation #basketballcourt #garden #homegrowngardens
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When harvesting, don’t look at the size of your squash! Instead, make sure your squash is the proper color. Then, harvest away! 💚 #squash #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Your flowering broccoli comes equipped with seeds you can plant next year! Here’s how to get ‘em 🥦 #garden #veggiegarden #veggies #broccoli #planting #homegrowngardens
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A few days ago, I had you guess what fruit tree this is! This here is a peach tree! Did you get it right or were you a bit off? Let me know in the comments below 💚 #gardens #tree #fruittree #guessthatplant #plant #homegrowngardens
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Let’s see if you can guess what fruit tree this is! Answer will be revealed later this week! #gardens #tree #fruittree #guessthatplant #plant #homegrowngardens
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If you’ve let your veggies go to flower, make sure you seed save, so you can grow your veggies next year! #garden #veggiegarden #veggies #seedsave #homegrowngardens
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If you’ve ever wondered what’ll happen to your garlic if you don’t pick it, this video’s for you 😂 #garden #veggiegarden #veggies #garlic #planting #homegrowngardens
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If you want happy bees, plant some alliums in your garden! 🐝 #garden #gardening #alliums #bees #pollinatorgarden
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Trellises are an AMAZING way to ensure you’ll have happy, healthy plant babies 🌱 #trellis #gardens #gardening #gardendesign #garden #veggies #veggiegarden #homegrowngardens
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If you live on a busier lot or just want some added privacy, Rose of Sharon creates a really beautiful, tropical wall 🌸 #flowers #gardens #roseofsharon #homegrowngardens
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Backyard dreams turned into reality for @jayehmoh @jmarti96 ! ✨🌿🍅 ✅ Functional Garden ✅ Outdoor Dining ✅ Fire Pit #papalo #backyardtransformation #designergarden #bluestone #firepit #outdoordining #garden #chicago #homegrowngardens #outdoorliving
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Make sure you’re doing this to protect your cruciferous veggies 🥦🥬 #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Watch out for these devil trees! If you have black walnut trees in your backyard, make sure you’re utilizing raised beds! #trees #blackwalnuttrees #garden #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Magical before and afters! We co-created a gem in your backyard @hatandheelsrealtor @danielmalloyrealestate ✨🌿 #backyardoasis #gardenmagic #backyardtransformation #karenandkate #plantdemic #dreamstoreality #homegrown #lagrange #chicago #garden #homegrowngardens
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One of my favorite things about what I do is getting to talk to beginning gardeners. There’s such a magic to that first, initial garden venture and it helps remind me just how magical growing your own food is 🍅💚 #garden #gardening #gardens #veggies #beginninggardener #homegrowngardens
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In my garden spaces, I’m always playing with materials, verticals, and spaces. Adding an archway is a super amazing, functional way to add some visual interest in your space. When everything’s in full bloom, it’s absolutely magical 🌱 #garden #gardening #gardendesign #veggiegarden #homegrowngardens #gardenarch
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Kohlrabi is seriously the coolest veggie I’ve ever grown 😎 I love eating it with hummus, vegan cheese sauce, or just on its own! #kohlrabi #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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So much beauty, happy moments and connection comes from creating a garden! 💗🍅🫑🥬🌞 @jensog17 @tyopojoe #gardenlife #gardenbeauty #flowers #goodvibes #goodtimes #homegrowngardens #chicago #garden
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If you’re looking for a show-stopping, (yet functional!) piece in your garden space, I highly recommend adding a linear trellis! Not only will you get happy plant babies, but you’ll also get a beautiful piece of architecture in your garden 💚 And check out the full garden tour video, out now on my YouTube channel! #garden #gardening #trellis #gardendesign #homegrowngardens #lineartrellis
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A few videos ago, I showed you the before and construction phases of this super unique terraced, sloped garden. Well, it’s finished! 🥳 Check out the final garden space in my YouTube video debuting tomorrow (9/12) at 9:00 am CST! #garden #gardening #beforeandafter #gardens #luxurygarden
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You MUST put kale in your garden! There are soooo many different varieties that you can choose from, so you don’t only have to go with the typical curly variety. Not only will kale beautify your garden space, but it’s also chock full of vitamins and minerals for you, too! 🥬 #kale #veggies #veggiegarden #gardens #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Draw pollinators into your garden with this AMAZING perennial! 🪻 #perennial #woodlandpinkroot #pollinator #pollinatorgarden #garden #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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If your zucchini aren’t growing as well as you’d hoped, try becoming a plant fertility doctor! #zucchini #squash #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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The before and afters on this backyard transformation are jaw-dropping! What was once a random fireplace in sod is now an intentional focal point of a backyard retreat. 🔥 We elevated a junkyard garden to penthouse status which is pumping out the produce for @kmack6675 to enjoy! 🍅 Stay tuned for videos by the talented @whatismaven @amara_andrew 🎥🌿 #backyardtransformation #fireandearth #gardenoasis #designergarden #beforeandafter #parkridge #chicago #garden #homegrowngardens
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I’ve shown you how absolutely MASSIVE rampicante squash get when they’re adults, but what do they look like when they’re younger? 🤔 #rampicantesquash #squash #veggies #veggiegarden #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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If you’re growing potatoes, put them in a sack! 🥔 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour the largest, most expensive backyard oasis I’ve created! 🌿 #potatoes #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #gardeningtricks #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Looking for perennials flowers for your garden? Try some beautiful clematis! 🌸 #perennials #perennialflowers #gardeningtips #flowers #flowertips #gardeningtricks #clematis #homegrowngardens
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Just like mint and oregano, lemon balm is VORACIOUS in the garden! It’ll grow WAAAAAY beyond where it’s supposed to. If you want lemon balm in your garden, put it in a pot 🪴 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour the largest, most expensive backyard oasis I’ve created! 🌿 #plants #lemonbalm #gardeningtips #gardeningtricks #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Totally enchanted by this moongate mood & ready for fall ✨🎃 #pumpkin #moongate #gardenvibes #enchantedgarden #chicago #homegrowngardens
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Ok, so maybe you saw my last video about planting hostas in your shady spots and you’re like, “Karen, I hate hostas!” No worries at all! Instead, consider planting some coral bell! Just like hostas, they come in a variety of colors 🌱 #coralbell #plants #shadyplants #shade #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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If you want to create a romantic vibe in your garden space, then Wisteria is for you 🥰 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour the largest, most expensive backyard oasis I’ve created! 🌿 #plants #flowers #wisteria #gardeningtips #gardeningtricks #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Time to get on my fall schedule if you want a garden oasis like this in your backyard! 🌿🛠️ 🍅 @marinella__e 📸 @christinarussophotography #customgarden #raisedbeds #verticalgarden #designergarden #backyardoasis #homegrowngardens #chicago
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Feeding the neighhhbors never gets old! @amk_psyd 😍🐴 #mustgrowallthecarrots #lovehorses #meettheneighbors #homegrowngardens
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If you’re planting apples, make sure you’re including a bunch of varieties! Otherwise, your apples might not get pollinated and then you might not get apples 😭🍎 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour the largest, most expensive backyard oasis I’ve created! 🌿 #apples #fruittrees #gardeningtips #gardentransformation #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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So far, this is the largest, most expensive garden space I’ve created! The homeowners had a 10,000 sq.ft. outdoor space, so I had a TON to work with! I primarily focused on creating a beautiful garden space for them, but then got to be super creative with the rest of the yard! Watch the full video on my YouTube channel to tour Katie’s MASSIVE backyard oasis 🌿 #gardentransformation #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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It’s harvest season for @hatandheelsrealtor and @danielmalloyrealestate 🥬🍆🍅🙌🏻 #luxurygarden #growyourown #gardensofinstagram #backyardoasis #harvestseason #homegrowngardens #elevateyourspace #chicago #lagrange
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Garden transformations are my absolute favorite thing and Jenny’s garden was one of the most dramatic I’ve done! The previous owners treated the backyard like a dump. When Jenny & Joe moved in, though, they wanted a beautiful backyard. Not only did they want a garden oasis to grow veggies in, but they also wanted it so it could serve as the backdrop for their wedding! Talk about romantic 🥰 Learn more about Jenny’s backyard oasis in the full video on my YT channel. Premieres tomorrow (8/15) at 9AM CST! #gardens #gardentransformation #transformation #beforeandafter #gardening #homegrowngardens
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This garden space is SO special to me because we created it as the backdrop for Jenny & Joe’s intimate backyard wedding 🥹 Learn more about Jenny’s backyard oasis in the full video on my YT channel. Premieres Tuesday (8/15) at 9AM CST! #gardenwedding #weddings #gardens #gardening #weddingideas #homegrowngardens
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This glamorous garden is pumping out the goods! Patty pan squash, delicata, tomatoes and eggplant to name a few! 🍅🍆🥬 #harvest #organic #growyourown #luxurygarden #garden #glenellyn #chicago #homegrowngardens
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If you have a shaded area in your yard, consider hostas. You might think they’re old school, but don’t discount them just yet! They actually come in a VARIETY of colors, so you find ones that suit your style! #hostas #plants #shadyplants #shade #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #homegrowngardens
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If you’re growing any vining plants, make sure you’re giving them a vertical! 🌿 And watch the full video on my YouTube channel premiering Tuesday (8/15) at 9AM CST! #gardeningtips #squash #veggies #verticalgrowing #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens
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Just like mint, oregano can take over your ENTIRE garden! Make sure you’re keeping it in one controlled area otherwise you might have rolling oregano fields 😂 Check out the full video on my YouTube channel for more planting tips! #oregano #dill #sage #herbs #herbgarden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens #plants #planting
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Another beautiful backyard transformation in the books! We added function and beauty for @jayehmoh who is doing a wonderful job as a first year gardener! 👩🏽‍🌾🍅🌿 #backyardtransformation #raisedbeds #gardenoasis #cobblestones #decomposedgranite #fireandearth #gardendesign #homegrown #homegrown #homegrowngardens #chicago
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Planting beautiful garden boxes isn’t difficult at all. It just takes a little bit of planning 🪴 #garden #gardening #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens #plants #planting
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These rolling tables are honestly so helpful for ensuring my plant babies thrive! 💚 Check out the full video on my YouTube channel for more planting tips! #gardens #gardeningtips #garden #homegrowngardens #planting #plants #plantingtips
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If your kale looks like broccoli, you’ve got quite a beautiful gift there 🤩 #gardens #gardeningtips #garden #vegetables #kale #planting #plants #plantingtips
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This is my *handiest* tip for planting onions…get it? Handy! 😂 Check out the full video on my YouTube channel for more planting tips! #onions #gardens #planting #garden #gardeningtips #gardentips #plantingtips
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Making backyard garden dreams come true is my specialty and this showstopper has it all! 😍 ✅ Functional raised beds and trellis ✅ Effortless gas firepit ✅ Bluestone patios ✅ Outdoor kitchen island ✅ Organic homegrown veggies all season long @hatandheelsrealtor #luxurygarden #backyardtransformation #bluestone #fireandearth #chicagoburbs #lagrange #outdoorliving #homegrowngardens #gardenvibes #gardenmagic
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Maria was one of my first clients, so her garden space is oh so special to me 💚 Check out the full video on my YouTube channel where I help Maria plant her herb garden and share my top planting tips! 🌱 #plant #garden #herb #herbgarden #gardens #herbs #planting #homegrown gardens
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We love you, Cassie! Thanks so much for being an amazing, avid gardener. Can’t wait to add even more veggie goodness to your garden come summer! 🍅🌱 #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens #plantlove
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When you’re feeding your veggies, think granular! It’s slow-releasing, so it’ll feed your plant babies over time 🌱 #gardenhacks #espoma #gardens #plantnutrition #plants #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Diversifying your garden is KEY to successful growing! Make sure you’re balancing out all aspects of your plants: heavy feeders vs. bottom feeders, shady vs. direct sun, and everything else in between! #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #gardenhacks #gardens #homegrowngardens #gardencompanionship
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Connecting deeply with nature up in Ely, MN! 🐝🦋🐿️ #mothernature #lovefeedingthewildlife #monarch #bees #beautyinnature #goodforthesoul
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Make sure you’re paying attention to which plants need shade versus direct sunlight when you’re planting! Lettuce and herbs, for example, thrive in the shade while onions love to soak up the sun! ☀️ #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #gardenhacks #gardens #homegrowngardens
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This is one of my favorite ways to get my plant babies all the nutrients they need 🌱💪 #gardenhacks #gardens #plantnutrition #plants #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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Moongate arbors are 🔥🔥🔥! This magical garden entrance be full of pumpkins in a few months. 🎃 #moongate #portal #gardenarbor #gardenmagic #customgardendesign #designergarden #homegrowngardens #chicago
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Do you have healthy soil? Well, if you have worms in your garden, then you have garden gold! 🙌 They provide your plants with (seemingly) endless compost, so make sure you keep those little guys around! #worms #soil #healthysoil #gardens #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens #compost
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It might seem like you have to harvest all your green onions at once, but DON’T DO IT! #greenonions #veggies #veggiegarden #gardeningtips #harvest #harvesting #gardens #homegrowngardens
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When your plant is root bound, it doesn’t have the proper room to grow. Make sure you break up any bound roots for maximum growth! #plants #rootbound #gardens #gardeningtips #gardening #roots #homegrowngardens
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This is literally the easiest way to prevent blossom end rot! 😂 Get your fingers flickin’ to prevent blossom end rot on your tomatoes! #gardens #veggies #tomatoes #gardeningtips #veggietips #gardening #homegrowngardens
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This steel beauty is coming alive! 🌿👩‍🌾✨ #chefsgarden #designergarden #luxurygarden #gardentotable #homegrown #chicago #glenellyn #gardenlife
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If you’re planning on a trip (or few!) this summer, I’d recommend investing in a great irrigation system. It’ll water your plants for you, so you don’t have to worry about your plant babies back home 😊 #gardeningtips #gardeningtricks #gardens #garden #irrigation #gardenirrigation #homegrowngardens
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This terraced garden is a show stopper! 😍 #designergarden #beautiful #uniquegarden #ultimatebackyardgarden #homegrown #glenellyn #chicago #gardens #dreambig
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Kale is the gift that keeps on giving if you harvest it properly. I’ve harvested kale in December, so, yeah, it’s possible to have kale for a VERY long time 😂 #kale #gardeningtips #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens #planting
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Arugula seeds are SO tiny 🥺 Arugula is so unique to plant! You’ll want to rough up a patch of dirt with a claw and then scatter them throughout. #arugula #lettuce #gardeningtips #gardening #gardens #homegrowngardens #planting
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When you’re planting your tomatoes, make sure you plant it DEEP in the ground. Here’s why! 🍅 #gardens #veggies #tomatoes #gardeningtips #veggietips #gardening #homegrowngardens
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The beauty of a garden is unmatched, especially when lovingly cared for by @jensog17 👩‍🌾🥰🌿 #naturalgreenthumb #plantmama #gardenlife #growyourown #beautyinnature #designergarden #functionalgarden #homegrown #chicago #homegrowngardens
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If you’re growing lettuce in your garden, make sure to enjoy it while you have. Typically, lettuce only grows until the end of June, so get harvesting! 👩‍🌾 #lettuce #garden #gardening #gardens #gardeningtips #homegrowngardens
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It’s been such a joy seeing @hatandheelsrealtor experience the magic of growing her own food! She’s doing an incredible job in her first year of gardening! 🌿✨👩🏻‍🌾 #twogreenthumbsup #firsttimegardener #mustardgreensqueen #luxurygarden #growyourownfood #dreamgarden #organic #homegrowngardens #chicago #lagrangeil
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It’s almost summertime, but temps can still dip down a bit at night! What’s the absolute lowest temperature your plants can handle? 🤔 #gardeningtips #gardens #gardening #veggies #veggiegarden #homegrowngardens
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Do you have black spots on the bottom of your tomatoes?! Here’s how to fix it! #gardens #veggies #tomatoes #gardeningtips #veggietips #gardening #homegrowngardens
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Sound on! I apparently haven’t been young and hip for awhile. Who gets me?? 😂 #plantlife #plantphotography #veggiepics #gardenlove #plantbabies #homegrowngardens #chicago
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