Compost sounds like something you find on a farm or near a big, in-ground garden. But that’s not always the case! Small compost bins can make it possible for just about anyone to make their own “black gold.” Composting is a great way to save some money, reduce your carbon footprint and do something good…
Many vegetables commonly grown in container gardens need help with pollination. Learning how to hand pollinate vegetables will help you make the most of your growing garden. Bees, wasps and other pollinator insects (and even some birds) usually do most of the work. One early morning this summer, I was checking my plants and happened…
Are you looking for the perfect gardening tools to make your container garden thrive? Look no further! I’ve compiled a list of the most essential tools you need to grow the container garden of your dreams. From watering cans and trowels to gloves and shears, everything I recommend here is practical and affordable. I also…
Have you ever seen sugary violet flowers sparkling on top of a cake? Or had warm, savory, stuffed squash flowers as an appetizer? Those are two of the most well-known edible flowers, but there are so many more, and you can grow them in your container garden! Edible flowers are a great addition to many…
Drying your own herbs at home Nothing beats walking out to your patio garden that’s filled with fresh herbs and snipping some off to use in a meal! However, if you live in an area that gets so cold your plants will die overwinter, make sure you are ready to dry your herbs for storage….
How to attract dragonflies There’s just something mystical about seeing a dragonfly dart in front of you, land briefly on a nearby plant, flick its iridescent wings and then zip away. They’re so fast you almost don’t have time to focus your eyes on them before they disappear. If you want more of that magic…
A step-by-step guide to growing dill in pots on your patio or deck I got my start growing herbs with the usual suspects: basil, oregano and thyme. They’re the familiar flavors you find in pasta sauce, pizza and soups, and they’re easy to grow in pots. But after a couple of seasons I was itching…
The ultimate guide to growing garlic in containers Garlic is one of those kitchen staples that you might not realize is easy to grow yourself, even with limited space. Once you know how to grow garlic in pots and when to harvest it, it’s really just a matter of planning ahead — because garlic takes…
After the excitement of starting a spring garden and the long, lush summer growing season … it’s time to think about fall and winter vegetables! Plenty of cool-weather veggies thrive in fall temperatures. In warmer zones that don’t see much frost, like zones 8-10, you can grow many vegetables year-round. The cooler seasons are also…
Gardening is almost never “one and done” or “plant it and forget it.” If you want to have a great harvest, you need to learn about the three essential nutrients and the best fertilizer for container gardens at various growing stages. With container gardens, you have the benefit of using potting soil or potting mix….