If you have perennials in your container garden or plan to overwinter some plants in a warmer climate, winterizing a container garden is important. It helps protect your plants from the colder temperatures, wind, and frost most zones will get at least a few times during the winter months. If you’re wondering how to prepare…
You’ve probably heard about the “Dirty Dozen,” but do you know what produce is on the list and why? If you’re concerned about exposure to pesticides and other chemicals, you’re in luck: Many of these fruits and veggies can be grown organically in containers! What is the Dirty Dozen? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) puts…
A step-by-step guide: Growing catnip in containers If you have a cat who loves catnip, learning how to grow catnip in a pot is a very good idea — and easier than you might think! I currently have a 4-month-old kitten, and he is CRAZY. He was a sweet fuzzy furball for the first 3…
Step-by-step guide to growing ginger in containers Spicy and invigorating, ginger root makes a flavorful addition to a wide range of dishes, including curries, soups and even breakfast smoothies. Growing ginger in pots is easy with the right conditions and some patience, so even if you have a limited growing space, you can still harvest…
Ultimate guide to growing parsley in containers Parsley has gotten such a bad rap. Those little hard, shriveled leaves tossed on plates as garnish don’t even seem edible. But parsley can actually be pretty awesome, and it thrives in container gardens with its herb cousins like basil and thyme. If you want to learn how…
A step-by-step guide to growing pumpkins in containers on your patio or deck Pumpkins are arguably the most fun vegetable, right? Halloween! Jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkin pie! They’re bright, colorful, and fun to grow. But if you don’t have a huge garden or yard, is growing pumpkins in containers even possible? Yes it is! While most pumpkins…
Step-by-step guide to growing chamomile in pots Chamomile is the slightly sweet, calming, golden queen of herbal teas. It’s delicately floral, made from apple-scented flowers that look like little daisies. It pairs perfectly with honey, and soothes in a way only warm herbal tea can. There are dozens of brands that sell it in stores,…
A step-by-step guide to growing cucumbers in pots Cucumbers, I’ve found, are a lot like kids: always hungry, always thirsty, and always climbing on things! You can’t exactly keep kids contained … but you CAN grow cucumbers in pots and it helps keep up with their demands. If you’ve ever seen cucumber plants in an…
A step-by-step guide to growing celery in containers Here’s the thing about celery (besides the fact that it’s low-key amazing): It needs cool temperatures to thrive, below 70 degrees F for as long as 16 weeks. Growing celery in pots is totally doable, but timing will probably be different than the other veggies and herbs…
Growing jalapeños in pots is an easy way to literally spice up your container garden. They’re not hard to grow, even for beginning gardeners. This post will give you all the details about how to plant jalapeños from seed, how to harvest jalapeños and everything in between. Jalapeños (capsicum annuum) are a spicy variety of…