In recent weeks, your TikTok feed may have been invaded by videos where creators show how to “set up a vegetable garden in the blink of an eye.” We reveal the best tip we have discovered.
You think not having a green thumb ? Please note that many videos are available on the Internet. And above, you can see all kinds of tips that will allow you to obtain plantings worthy of the name.
These publications, although short, are full of practical and visual advice that gives the impression that it is possible to create a lush vegetable garden in record time. Between ingenious techniques, misappropriation of everyday objects and clever combinations of plants, they manage to captivate both novices and more experienced gardeners.
On TikTok, the content creator known under the pseudonym Planted in the Garden revealed the method she loves. When used regularly, the latter has managed to work real miracles.
What is this TikTok trend for creating your vegetable garden?
This way of doing things is literally a hit on the Web. But how can you reproduce it at home? The technique put forward by Planted in the Garden is based on a few simple principles: optimize space, choose the right plants and use suitable containers.
The videos shared by the young woman mainly show how to transform a small balcony or corner of a terrace into a real mini vegetable garden. And for this, the specialist always combines several plants in a single pot or a deep planter.
Obviously, you can’t select just any variety. These must complement and support each other. The content creator opts for “companion plants” very exactly. Together, they will create a balanced ecosystem within your soup.
Some plants attract pollinators, others repel pests, while some enrich the soil to encourage the growth of neighboring plants. Many combinations are possible to vary the flavors, textures and colors of your vegetable garden.
What are the possible associations?
To achieve a harmonious vegetable garden like on TikTok, certain plant combinations are particularly recommended. For example, the classic trio tomatoes, basil and nasturtiums is very popular.
You can also let yourself be tempted by the combination of basil, coriander and parsley. In her video, the content creator known as Planted in the Garden tests her trick with carrots and peppers. Enough to get a well-stocked vegetable garden!
Margot Iodice
After training as a journalist at ESJ Paris and several experiences in the women’s press, I chose to combine my two passions: writing, cooking and more precisely pastry making. My guilty pleasure: tiramisu without hesitation. Always on the lookout for new culinary news and curious to discover new ways of cooking, I will be able to find you all the recipes and good tips from your favorite chefs.
