Vertical Hydroponic Garden

by Karen Schriefer

Simple recipes, growing tips, and real-life harvests from my tower garden.

Simple Prep Broccoli Quinoa Salad

Simple Prep Broccoli Quinoa Salad

Simple Prep Broccoli Quinoa SaladKaren Schriefer
Published on: 02/07/2026

Make one creamy plant-based broccoli quinoa salad and enjoy it three ways—as a colorful side dish, a satisfying meal-prep salad, or an easy salad bowl for flexible summer meal prep.

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Simple Prep Pesto Garden Bowl

Simple Prep Pesto Garden Bowl

Simple Prep Pesto Garden BowlKaren Schriefer
Published on: 10/06/2026

This Simple Prep Pesto Garden Bowl combines crisp vegetables, sweet peas, sprouts, avocado, and a Creamy Basil Pesto Dressing for an easy summer meal.

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How I Pack Prep-Ahead Salads for Busy Weekdays

How I Pack Prep-Ahead Salads for Busy Weekdays

How I Pack Prep-Ahead Salads for Busy WeekdaysKaren Schriefer
Published on: 04/06/2026

Learn my simple portable salad lunch system for turning prep-ahead salad ingredients into easy work lunches. Includes packing tips, layering order, and dressing storage.

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Simple Prep Taco Salad Bowl

Simple Prep Taco Salad Bowl

Simple Prep Taco Salad BowlKaren Schriefer
Published on: 03/06/2026

This Simple Prep Taco Salad Bowl combines crisp vegetables, black beans, avocado, and a Creamy Salsa-Lime Dressing for an easy summer meal with minimal prep.

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