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The Vegan Chefs Garden, New York, NY (2026)

Name: The Vegan Chefs Garden
Address: New York, NY, US
Telephone: +13479480525

Author of 'Flavor in the Soil.' I partner with homeowners to create bespoke gardens that are as flavorful as they are beautiful.

07/05/2026

My garden didn’t start with a seed packet I bought this season. It started generations ago in Jamaica. 🇯🇲🌱

The incredible people in these photos are my elders—my great grandmother, grandmothers, grand aunt, and grand uncle. I grew up on the stories of how they cultivated the earth for survival, and how they brought that same resilient, sovereign spirit to New York City back in the '60s.

I'm 45 years young now, and I've spent many childhood summers on the island. Chasing chickens in granny's Trelawny yard to the Harbor View cactus hills of Kingston...all from the sweet age of two- can you imagine? 👶🏾

That deep connection to the land is what shaped my entire mindset and guided my journey to becoming a professional chef ( class of 2003). I introduce you to them and the power of family legacy in my first book, Flavor in the Soil.

I’m currently writing my second book to dive even deeper into their history, my Brooklyn roots, and a collection of diaspora recipes—but until then, you can connect with our roots today.

Grab your copy of Flavor in the Soil at the link in my bio. 🤎✨

07/02/2026

Peach season is officially here, and I am packing my special July 4th Holiday Newsletter with elite, seasonal summer dishes—starting with the absolute crown jewel of the backyard garden.

As a professional chef and garden consultant, I am obsessed with showing you how to take simple backyard harvests and turn them into incredible culinary applications. Swipe through to see a sneak peek of what’s hitting inboxes this Saturday morning!

From a crisp morning breakfast bowl to a smoky grilled peach salad that will completely steal the show at your weekend cookout, these recipes are flavor-tested to perfection.

👇🏾 How to get the full recipes:
The exact measurements, shopping lists, and chef methods hit inboxes on Saturday, July 4th.

Comment PEACH 🍑 below and I’ll DM the link straight to your inbox so you can join the newsletter community before the holiday blast goes out! 📬

Which of these 5 options are you adding to your holiday menu? Let me know below! 👇🏾

06/28/2026

Talk about a lesson in faith and showing up anyway. 🥹🌱✨

If you saw my stories earlier, I was fully preparing myself to teach today’s workshop to just one registered student. And you know what? I was completely okay with that, because that one person deserved 100% of my energy.
But look at how things turned out! When it was time to start, about 18 amazing people filled the room, eager to learn and grow together. 😭🙌🏾

We had the absolute best time during the workshop and our hands-on "make-and-take" session, where everyone got to pot up their very own okra plants to take home and grow! The energy in the room was so fun, supportive, and full of community.

To every single person who sat in those seats, asked questions, and spent their Sunday afternoon with me—thank you from the bottom of my heart. You reminded me exactly why I do this.

The Southeast Plant Show was an absolute dream, and I’m leaving with a full heart (and a very tired body!). Time to go pack up, get some rest, and celebrate a truly unforgettable weekend.

Until next year! 🌿💚

06/27/2026

Unpopular opinion: I prefer to freeze my tomatoes instead of canning them. 🤫🍅

Look, I know the gardening community takes canning very seriously, but I’m just going to keep it 100 with y'all. Here is exactly why you won't see me water-bathing anything this summer:

1️⃣ It’s been 23 years.
The last time I even attempted a jar method was for a strawberry rhubarb jam over two decades ago. And even then, I just used mason jars—I’ve never done actual, traditional canning. I straight up don't know how!

2️⃣ I don’t have the space.
While canning is probably easy once you get the hang of it, I don't have the room to store rows and rows of jars in this house.

3️⃣ The safety stakes are high.
You have to be incredibly precise and efficient with your canning practices so you don’t make yourself or anyone else sick. The margin for error is tight.

4️⃣ I’m just too damn lazy for all that. 🤷🏾‍♀️

Now, don't get it twisted—I absolutely respect the journey from the garden to the table. In my last position as a hotel pasta chef, I made pasta completely from scratch every single day, along with the bolognese and the marinara sauce. I know firsthand that making fresh marinara sauce (with Roma tomatoes only, of course) is top tier!

But when it comes to preserving the extra harvest, throwing them into vacuum bags and tossing them in the freezer is hands-down the easiest, fastest, and safest method for my lifestyle.

In fact, that bag of Tami grape tomatoes you see in this video has been sitting in my freezer since last summer, and they are still perfectly preserved and ready to be melted down into a rich sauce.

When you run them under warm tap water, the skins slide right off in one piece, and you get that fresh-picked flavor all winter long without the canning stress.
Work smarter, not harder. 🧊✨

👇🏾 Are you team canning, or are you joining me on team lazy freezer? Let’s talk about it in the comments!

06/25/2026

Stop letting your garden run wild on the ground. It’s time to grow UP. 📈👇🏾

When I design a custom edible landscape for my clients, a plan for vertical growing is always non-negotiable. Going vertical doesn't just maximize a small space—it increases crucial airflow, keeps heavy fruit off the damp soil away from pests, and easily doubles your overall harvest yield!

In this video, I’m breaking down four of my absolute favorite vertical structures that you can bring into your own backyard oasis:

1️⃣ Arch Trellises – The ultimate choice for heavy vining crops like squash and melons.
2️⃣ Obelisk Trellises – Perfect for adding clean structure to a raised bed for cucumbers or smaller melons.
3️⃣ Bamboo Teepees – A budget-friendly, sturdy, and natural DIY option for anything needing support.
4️⃣ Flat Panel Trellises – Great for space-saving living walls, whether you use high-end iron or a DIY T-post setup.
Building a thriving, functional garden means knowing how to use every single square inch of your space effectively.

👇🏾 Which trellis style are you team-growing with this summer? Let me know in the comments!

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New York, NY

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 2pm
Tuesday	8am - 2pm
Wednesday	8am - 2pm
Thursday	8am - 2pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+13479480525

Website

http://www.veganchefsgarden.com/

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