A Vegetable Bed from Scratch … the Laidback Way
By Larry Hodgson Here’s a gardening tip I’ve been sharing with home gardeners for almost 40 years. I first discoveredContinue Reading
Category: Container gardens
Success with Container Gardens
By Larry Hodgson I like to get my container gardens started a few weeks ahead of time. On one ofContinue Reading
Can You Reuse Soil From Outdoor Planters?
Don’t throw away the soil from your containers. It can be reused! Photo: Gary Pilarchik Question: I’ve been emptying my outdoorContinue Reading
Pee Planters May Save Lives in Amsterdam
GreenPee planters have a urinal on the side. Photo: theceomagazine.com 12 new green urinals have been installed in Amsterdam toContinue Reading
Insulating Pots: Is It Worthwhile?
Insulating pots with styrofoam is a lot of work, but is it even worthwhile? Photo: lindsaystephenson.com Question: I want to tryContinue Reading
As Summer Progresses, Water Containers More
As planters fill in, they’ll need more water. Photo: Share Bear, Wikimedia Commons More people are growing plants in containersContinue Reading
Some Thoughts on Container Gardening in a Hot Climate
Containers thriving in the heat. 1 — Use plastic or glazed pottery pots. Group them together. 2 — Fill someContinue Reading
5 Easy Herbs for the Balcony
You can grow almost any herb in a pot. Photo: harvesttotable.com Traditionally, herbs have always been grown in the vegetableContinue Reading
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Cultivating Environmental Responsibility and Healthy Eating Habits Imagine… You’re preparing dinner. You reach toward the end of the counter toContinue Reading
A Strawberry Jar That Really Works
Yep, sometimes you still do grow strawberries in a strawberry jar! Photo: www.whiteflowerfarm.com You’ve certainly seen a strawberry jar (alsoContinue Reading