Growing jalapeños in pots is an easy way to literally spice up your container garden. They’re not hard to grow, even for beginning gardener. 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…
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…
A step-by-step guide to growing green beans in a pot on your patio or deck Green beans are one of those staple summer veggies that every gardener should grow at least once. They’re easy to grow and with a little bit of planning, you can grow green beans in a pot and have a fresh…
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, can you grow pumpkins in containers? Yes you can! While most pumpkins grow…
A step-by-step guide to growing cucumbers in container gardens 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…
A step-by-step guide to growing celery in pots on your patio or deck 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…
A step-by-step guide to growing zucchini in pots on your patio or deck If you’ve ever seen squash plants, you know they’re NOT small. While there are compact varieties ideal for growing zucchini in containers, most are big sprawling garden plants with long vines, large leaves, and big flowers. So you might be surprised to…
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…
Okra loves heat and sun, so if you’re in a warm climate, you can easily grow it in pots or containers.