About Flori Meeks Hatchett

I'm a seasoned freelance writer and editor with more than 30 years of experience crafting stories—from community news to nonfiction narratives. I believe gardening is an extremely rewarding pastime, and I am thrilled to be part of the Vego Garden writing community!

Latest from Flori Meeks Hatchett

Garden Detox: Clear the Way for a Fresh Start with Proven Cleanup Strategies

#Winter garden cleanup

A garden detox usually includes taking steps to promote healthy soil, removing debris, and creating a clean, organized garden space.

4 min read

Something to Lean On: Cages and Stakes for Seedlings

#seeds and seedlings

Some seedlings require support systems, usually cages or stakes, to keep the plants from leaning or collapsing as they grow.

3 min read

Pruning Perfection: Transform Your Garden with Expert Techniques

#pruning

It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the best ways to give your plants the tender loving care they need is to strategically snip parts of them off when needed.

4 min read

Soil Supercharge: Elevate Your Garden's Potential with Proper Soil Preparation

When people refer to gardening as “playing in the dirt,” they aren’t kidding. Yes, gardening calls for placing plants in soil and caring for them there, but you can also expect to spend a fair amount of time working with...

4 min read

Garden Blueprint: Unlock the Secrets of a Perfect Garden Layout

If you’ve been researching garden layouts, you may have noticed that the word “balance” comes up quite a bit.

4 min read

Gardening Terms for Beginners | Vego Garden

Back to Basics: Gardening Terms for Beginners

#beginner tips

There’s nothing like reading up on a gardening technique you’d like to try only to run across terms that require even more research simply to understand them.

4 min read

Water Wisdom: A Guide to Efficient Garden Irrigation

#Watering and Irrigation

Water is a finite source that all life, not only plants, rely upon, it only makes sense to use it efficiently.

4 min read

Night Gardens: Shine at Moon Time

#Plant Selection and Care

While all gardens have their charms, there’s something particularly magical about moon gardens — gardens designed to be enjoyed at night. Even their names suggest enchantment.

3 min read

Master the Art of Seed Starting | Vego Garden

Master the Art of Seed Starting: Insider Tips for Thriving Cold-Tolerant Crops

When you think about winter activities, gardening may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But you have a wealth of cool weather crop options available to you, from leafy greens to herbs. In many cases, the key...

3 min read

Winter Armor: Protect Your Plants and Pocketbook

It’s not uncommon during hard freezes to see yard after yard with gardens and shrubs blanketed with quilts, bed sheets, and garbage bags meant to protect plants from frost damage. But is covering plants with household items really the best...

3 min read