To Each Their Own Pot!
A few years ago, Urbainculteurs offered training in urban gardening that spanned the entire season. From the design of theContinue Reading
Category: Pots
A Glued-On Saucer Nearly Killed My Bonsai
I couldn’t figure where I was going wrong. I’m used to growing houseplants and usually expect reasonable growth from them.Continue Reading
The Snowflake That Broke the Terracotta’s Back
Last week, I returned home to Montreal after a few weeks away. As much as I love to travel, there’sContinue Reading
The Worst Mistake of My Life!
Years ago, I made a terrible mistake! I let myself be talked into buying a dishwasher. My wife had beenContinue Reading
The Cachepot Revolution: Changing the Way We Grow Our Houseplants
I wonder just how many people have even noticed the change? Because there is a sea change going on inContinue Reading
This Summer, Try a Container Vegetable Garden!
Yes, you can successfully grow a fine selection of vegetables and herbs in a simple container placed on the balconyContinue Reading
Winners of the Green Thumb Award for 2022!
The Green Thumb Award is an annual competition for plants and products that are innovative and unique and that bringContinue Reading
Beer Cans to Protect Terracotta Pots?
I recently received the following message: I thought you may like to know my method of preventing frost damage to terracottaContinue Reading
Vegetables on Your Balcony? It’s in the Bag!
You don’t need a pot to start a vegetable garden on your balcony or terrace. You can grow vegetables andContinue Reading
How to Convert a Wicker Basket into a Planter
By Larry Hodgson Wicker baskets look great anytime and make great containers for growing plants … when you know howContinue Reading