Growing Bigger in a Small Garden
My edible gardening pursuits are facing a few new challenges these days. When I moved into my house ten years ago, my garden was mostly a blank slate and I could plant veggies in any patch of sunlit ground I wanted…
April 22, 2013
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Tags: container gardening, containers, Growing Vegetables in Containers, Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces, Small space garden, Strawberries, vegetable gardening, Vegetable Seeds · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials, Vegetable Seeds
Container-Perfect Plants!
Gardening in a small space does not mean small impact! There is a wonderful variety of Perennial Plants and Summer-Blooming Bulbs that thrive in containers, creating a huge statement in any space, big or small.
March 4, 2013
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: city gardening, containers, Perennials, small-space gardens, spring planting, Summer Blooms, urban landscaping · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Create a Spectacular Tulip Show in Containers
The classic, colorful blooms of Tulips in early spring are often the most anticipated event for the enthusiastic gardener. However, many shy away from planting these early-blooming beauties because of hungry deer or limited space. This fall, try planting Tulips in large pots to not only protect them from hungry critters, but to create a spectacular show with little space and worry.
October 15, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: container gardening, container gardens, containers, tulip, tulips · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, How-Tos
Small Spaces, Big Statements!
Whether it’s planting in containers, city gardening, or trying to squeeze those extra few plants in to an existing garden, many gardeners are looking for unique ideas for their small outdoor spaces. What many don’t realize is that there is a large, diverse variety of plants that will thrive in smaller spaces and, when planted together, make a huge statement in any outdoor space!
April 25, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: calla lilies, canna lilies, containers, dahlias, hostas, lavender, ornamental grasses · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Lavender: A Treat for the Senses
Who doesn’t love the fresh, comforting scent of lavender? Either freshly picked from the garden, or dried to make potpourri, lavender is a wonderful flower that is extremely easy to grow. Whether you have an expansive garden, or are gardening in containers on your balcony, most can grow lavender for heavenly fragrance in the summer months.
January 3, 2012
· Amanda Shepard · Comments Closed
Tags: container gardening, container gardens, containers, fragrant plants, lavender · Posted in: Gardening in Spring and Summer, How-Tos, Perennials
Planting Bulbs in Containers
Spring may seem a long time away, but if you want to enjoy tulips, crocus and other spring bloomers, now is the time to plant. In addition to planting out in the garden, consider planting some bulbs in containers. In spring, you can use them to dress up your front entrance, deck or patio, providing [...]
November 4, 2010
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Tags: containers, crocus, daffodil, layering bulbs, planting bulbs, pots, tulip · Posted in: Flower Bulbs, Gardening in Fall, Gardening in the Winter, How-Tos
