What herbs and vegetables grow well together in containers? In a lot of ways, plants are just like people. That includes how they relate to neighbors. Some human neighbors make life better with a smile and wave, keeping an eye on your place while you’re out of town, peace and quiet. Others put us on…
Kale is a nutrient-rich leafy green that thrives in container gardens, much like lettuce, spinach and other greens. It’s a versatile, cold-hardy crop that isn’t fussy about conditions, making it a great starter plant for beginner gardeners. Growing kale in pots is easy – and it’s awesome to have fresh kale right outside your kitchen door!…
Did you know spinach, kale, lettuce, chard and many other greens thrive in small spaces? Spinach is one of my favorites to grow because it’s so easy and so good. If you’re looking for details on how to grow spinach in pots, read on! Whether eaten fresh in a salad, pureed for a delicious green…
If you love making fresh salsa, you have to try growing cilantro at home! Flavorful cilantro is a must-have in Tex-Mex and Asian cuisine. It’s guaranteed to take garden salads, chutneys and Indian dishes to the next level. Growing cilantro in pots means you can have a fresh supply all season long! Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)…
Easiest container herbs for beginning gardeners While many herbs work well in containers, certain varieties stand out if you’re just starting to grow your own herbs at home. Below are our top 5 favorite container garden herbs for beginners! These plants are all super low maintenance, produce plentiful harvests and are simply satisfying to grow….
The best container garden vegetables for beginners have three things in common: They’re easy to grow, they produce well in average conditions, and they thrive in small spaces. I started my first container garden almost 20 years ago with a few herbs and a tomato plant. Herbs are great first plants for a new gardener,…
Lavender is a gorgeous herb with gray-green foliage and bright purple, aromatic flowers that grow on spikes above the foliage. If you’re short on space but want to grow this beautiful plant, don’t worry. Lavender can thrive in containers! Read on for all the details about how to grow lavender in pots, including everything from…
Hardening off is the process of adapting seedlings to the outside to get used to sun, wind, rain and more extreme temperatures. If you start seeds indoors or buy young seedlings from a retailer or farmers market, you’ll need to know how to harden off seedlings! Hardening off is important because without taking that important…
Looking for something fresh and interesting for your container garden? Try growing tomatillos in pots! Like their tomato cousins, tomatillos thrive in pots and have so many uses in the kitchen. The tomatillo (pronounced tow-muh-TEE-oh) is part of the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants. But even though they’re round and green,…
A step-by-step guide to growing bell peppers in pots If you’ve ever grown a garden (in containers or in the ground), there’s a good chance you’ve grown bell peppers! Along with tomatoes and herbs like basil and thyme, they’re a popular staple for a reason. I’ll give you all the details about how to grow…