Seven Tips for Growing a Plant in a Pot Without Drainage Holes
When you start to take an interest in growing houseplants, one of the first things you learn is never toContinue Reading
Category: Pots
Container Gardening: No-No or Eco?
A few weeks ago, in Gardening in Containers or in the Ground: What Do You Need to Know?, Serge FortierContinue Reading
How to Overwinter Containers on a Balcony?
Urban gardening has its challenges. When fall comes knocking, how do you store decorative containers for the winter? Where toContinue Reading
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
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