Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani Prepare Massive Garden on Oklahoma Ranch

The country star admits gardening 'sucked' but they're planting a huge variety of vegetables anyway.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Blake Shelton and his wife Gwen Stefani are getting their hands dirty by preparing a large garden on their Oklahoma ranch. In a social media post, Blake showed off the rows of black plastic they've laid down to deter weeds, and said they plan to grow peppers, tomatoes, squash, and more. While Blake admitted the gardening 'sucked' and was hard work, the couple is determined to have a successful harvest this year.

Why it matters

Blake and Gwen's decision to take on a large-scale gardening project at their Oklahoma ranch reflects a growing trend among celebrities to embrace more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyles, even as their professional lives keep them busy with touring and residencies in Las Vegas.

The details

In the social media post, Blake showed off the sprawling garden area on their property, which is set a football field's length away from their house and fully fenced in to keep out critters. He said the couple laid down the black plastic themselves, and they plan to grow a variety of vegetables including peppers, tomatoes, squash, and even some 'NSFW' commentary about cucumbers. Blake also proudly showed off his older model orange Kubota tractor that he'll be using to till the soil.

  • Spring 2026 is when Blake and Gwen are preparing their garden.
  • Blake's Las Vegas residency resumes on May 6, 2026.
  • Gwen's No Doubt residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas also kicks off on May 6, 2026.

The players

Blake Shelton

A country music star who is married to Gwen Stefani and is preparing a large garden on their Oklahoma ranch.

Gwen Stefani

A pop singer who is married to Blake Shelton and is helping him prepare a large garden on their Oklahoma ranch.

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What they’re saying

“This year we decided we're going to do some actual professional gardening, farming type stuff out here.”

— Blake Shelton (Instagram)

“It sucked. It's hard work, but we're going to plant vegetables in here.”

— Blake Shelton (Instagram)

What’s next

Blake and Gwen will need to continue preparing the soil and planting their crops in the coming weeks before their busy performance schedules pick up in May.

The takeaway

Despite their hectic celebrity lifestyles, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are embracing a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle by taking on the challenge of growing their own produce on their Oklahoma ranch, showcasing a growing trend among stars to connect with the land.