A half wine barrel just might be the perfect answer to our backyard landscaping questions. We needed something that allowed for a lot of soil,…
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Category: Container Gardening
Searching for Urban Backyard Ideas
The pandemic inspired us to start searching for urban backyard ideas to help us transform the space that sits behind our four-plex apartment building in…
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AeroGarden Container Garden Update — Herb Jungle!
Our container garden ideas have been flowing since early in the pandemic, so we were very excited to try the AeroGarden. We promised to keep…
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Container Garden Ideas: Testing AeroGarden
New container garden ideas will always get my attention, so I’ve been reading up on the AeroGarden for months. Much to my delight, the Bounty…
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Poinsettia Care Tips to Keep Your Plant Blooming Every Year
September 2021 Update: If you are trying to get your Poinsettia plant to re-bloom in time for the holidays, now is the time to start…
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Easily Clone and Root Cherry Tomatoes From Cuttings
You can easily clone cherry tomatoes from cuttings even in an indoor container garden. I know it sounds like a lie, but it is true.…
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The Pros and Cons of Growing Tomato Plants in Pots
Are we growing tomatoes in pots? Yes! But it isn’t easy, and it takes a lot of patience, organic fertilizer and more water than you…
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Growing Basil, Oregano, and Thyme in an Indoor Container Garden
Herbs are among the easiest plants to grow in an indoor container garden. They often thrive in small trays, as long as they have plentiful…
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Tales from an Indoor Spinach Container Garden on Day 131 of Coronavirus Isolation
You can successfully grow spinach in an indoor container garden provided you can expose it to full sun, use well-drained soil, and maintain a moderate…
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Let’s Talk Container Gardens on Day 122 of Coronavirus Isolation
We’ve never been more aware of the challenges of living in an urban center (Los Angeles) and not having private outdoor space than we have…
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