What is Tower Garden?

Ever heard of the "Tower Garden"? Maybe you’re scratching your head thinking, “What is this magical contraption? Is it worth the hype? Does it really work? And wait... do I NEED one?” SO MANY QUESTIONS! But stick with me for a few minutes, and I promise you’ll get the full scoop. And spoiler alert: YES, YOU DO! Okay, technically that was three words, but you get the idea.

Now, let me set the stage. My husband and I had precisely zero gardening experience—like, NONE. Our expertise? Jumping out of planes for a living. Yep, we were skydiving instructors. (And that’s me tandem skydiving my 6’4” husband—one of the ten jumps I did while earning my Tandem Instructor certification!)

We could skydive, we could party like rockstars, but grow a garden? Not so much. We gave it a go in Florida, and, like many ambitious would-be gardeners before us, we failed spectacularly. We poured money into soil, ground cover, timber, and plants, dreaming of a future filled with home-canned tomatoes and homemade sauces.

Yeah… that didn’t happen. Within weeks, our “garden” was more like a jungle, with weeds growing at record-breaking speeds while our actual plants withered away. At that point, my best idea was to attack it with a weed whacker.

Then came the game-changer: the Tower Garden. My husband’s mum (yes, I’m British, in case you’re wondering) introduced us to this incredible invention, and she was beyond excited. We finally got our hands on one—before Juice Plus even started manufacturing them—and guess what? We actually grew vegetables! REAL, edible, delicious vegetables! No TV magic, no gimmicks. And if you spot a Topsy Turvy in the background of our old photos, take my advice—don’t waste your time or money on one of those!

What Is a Tower Garden?

Imagine a sleek, state-of-the-art, vertical aeroponic growing system that lets you grow 20 plants in just a 2.5-foot space. That’s the Tower Garden! It’s hands-down the easiest gardening method out there. Seriously, if two skydivers (with a history of gardening disasters) can do it, so can you!

How Does the Tower Garden Work?

At its core, the Tower Garden uses a simple but genius system. A tiny pump (the kind you’d find in an aquarium) sends mineral-rich water up to the top. Then, gravity does its thing, feeding and watering your plants every 12 minutes for three minutes at a time. The result? Happy, thriving plants—kind of like pigs in poop (apparently, they love that!). Check out the video below for a cool animated explanation.

Why Do You NEED a Tower Garden?

I say “need” because the Tower Garden is more than just a fun way to grow veggies—it’s a solution to some major problems we’re facing today. Think about it:

• Soil quality is depleting, making it harder to get nutrient-rich produce.

• Grocery store fruits and veggies often travel thousands of miles before landing on your plate.

• Rising fuel costs mean rising food prices—ouch!

I recently watched Genetic Roulette, and let me tell you, I was HORRIFIED. I knew our food system had issues, but I didn’t realize just how deep the problem went. If we don’t start taking control of what we eat, we’re in big trouble.

Still not convinced? Let’s talk safety.

The Tower Garden Is SAFE

We’ve all heard about the dangers of BPAs and other nasty chemicals lurking in plastics and styrofoam. Well, here’s the good news: The Tower Garden was the first system in the U.S. made from USDA-approved, food-grade plastic. What does that mean for you? It means no worrying about harmful chemicals leaching into your food—unlike with some PVC or styrofoam-based systems.

You can grow clean and green with confidence! (P.S. If you haven’t already, watch Blue Vinyl—it’s eye-opening when it comes to the dangers of PVC.)

… And that’s just the beginning! There’s so much more to share, but we’ll save the rest for next week.