John from http://www.GrowingYourGreens.com visits a one-of-a-kind edible garden oasis in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the desert meets a lush, self-sufficient food paradise—right in the front yard. In this inspiring episode, you’ll meet Richard from Vegas Grown Veggies, a passionate home gardener who’s turning every inch of his property into a thriving, edible landscape—despite the blazing heat, poor soil, and HOA restrictions. In this full-length tour, John shows you how Richard grows a huge variety of crops—including melons, okra, rare cucumbers, berries, and tree collards—across raised beds, hanging baskets, and vertical trellises, even over concrete. You’ll learn how he filters Vegas city water, mixes his own supercharged soil, and uses both drip irrigation and hand watering to keep plants thriving in triple-digit heat. Watch as John uncovers pro tips for maximizing food production in extreme climates—like growing up fences, planting in milk crates, and using reflective planters for heat control. Richard also shares his deeper motivation for growing food: knowing exactly what’s in it, where it came from, and never having to rely on the grocery store again. By the end of this episode, you’ll see how one man is transforming a suburban home into a food forest—while inspiring a local movement to grow fresh, chemical-free food in one of the driest places in America. Whether you’re in a desert city or a small backyard, this episode will challenge everything you thought was possible in a home garden. ⏩ Jump to the Good Stuff: 00:00 🌟 Let’s Grow! Episode Kicks Off 00:20 🏜️ Vegas Yards = Rocks, Turf, and... No Food? 01:59 🧱 Front Yard Garden That’ll Blow Your Mind 02:50 🌿 Raised Bed Right by the Sidewalk – Yes, Really! 04:18 🌻 Giant Sunflowers + Fruit Trees = Epic Entryway 05:50 🥕 Why This Vegas Local Grows His Own Food 06:29 🌶️ Mixing Melons, Herbs, Tomatoes & More – Smart or Crazy? 07:24 🥒 Rare Desert-Proof Cucumbers from CucumberShop 08:07 🍈 Sweetest Melons for Vegas Heat You’ll Want These! 09:13 🔥 100°+ Heat? Grow These Veggies Like a Pro 10:15 🚰 Filtering Vegas Tap Water for Safe Gardening 11:09 🛠️ The Genius Behind His Drip Manifold Setup 11:55 💦 Sprayers over Drip Emitters? Here’s Why He Swears by Them 12:50 🛒 $100 Mobile Garden Bed Worth Every Penny 14:38 🏡 Backyard Garden Tour Begins – It Gets Better! 15:03 🌱 Raised Beds That Make Every Inch Count 16:05 🌿 Hanging Herbs Like Oregano & Lemon Balm? Yes Please! 16:59 🌥️ These Crops Thrive Without Direct Sunlight 17:45 🍇 Grapes That Actually Grow in Vegas 18:38 🧱 Concrete Wall Garden Hack = More Growing Space 20:50 🚀 Maximize Space: Vertical Garden Mastery 22:24 🥬 Tree Collards & Crops Growing Out of the Wall 23:52 🥔 Growing Potatoes & Carrots in the Toughest Spots 24:55 🌳 Shade-Grown Greens That Still Flourish 25:35 🧺 Potatoes in Milk Crates?! It Works 26:19 🧱 Turning Concrete Into a Food Forest 27:25 🎤 Meet Richard: The Man Behind @VegasGrownVeggies 27:59 🏠 How He Beat Vegas HOA Rules to Grow Food 28:46 🍎 Why Growing Food Became His Passion 30:50 🌞 Top Struggles and Wins in Desert Gardening 33:59 💧 Why He Combines Drip Systems with Hand Watering 35:38 🔥 100-Degree Days? Here’s How He Keeps Crops Alive 37:45 🥬 Easiest Crops to Grow in the Vegas Heat 39:26 📲 Why He Built a Social Garden Empire @VegasGrownVeggies 41:06 🌱 Helping More Vegans Grow Food All Year Round 44:45 📬 Want to Connect with Richard? Here’s How After watching this episode, you’ll discover how one home gardener in Las Vegas defies desert conditions, limited space, and HOA norms to grow an abundant front-and-backyard food forest. You’ll learn how he uses smart irrigation, vertical design, and rare heat-loving crops to maximize yield—proving that with passion, planning, and daily care, anyone can grow fresh, nutritious food even in the harshest environments. For more videos like this subscribe to GrowingYourGreens https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=growingyourgreens Follow John on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/growingyourgreens/ Watch 1700+ GrowingYourGreens videos FREE at https://www.youtube.com/user/growingyourgreens/videos?view=0&sort=dd&flow=grid&live_view=500 Related Episodes: Vira Grow - Best Soil In Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_RqPKw1Lyw She has been growing food in Vegas for 30 Years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sui8Ky2r_vQ Amazing Backyard Vegetable Garden in Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cO1AixHESI Successful Very Little Work Vegetable Garden in Las Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSp1vNadhF4 My last Summer Garden Tour - Easily Grow these Crops in Las Vegas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhIaOkMTwMQ Connect with Vegas Grown Veggies Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VGV702 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vegasgrownveggies Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010964282728 Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@vgv_702