Tag Archives: container gardening

Choosing and Constructing Raised Gardening Beds

March 26, 2013 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Watch this video to learn the basics of gardening in raised beds.

The Advantages of Growing Gardens in Raised Beds

March 26, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

What are some reasons for gardening in raised beds?

Make Amaryllis Flowers Last Longer

January 19, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

Amaryllis flowers (Hippeastrum) are gorgeous, exotic plants that burst with luminous color. With their spectacular intrigue, why not showcase their splendor by displaying them in your favorite vase?

How to Take Care of a Terrarium

January 14, 2013 | Maria Woodie | 0

When it comes to gardening, sometimes often varying and harsh weather conditions can damper our hopes for a yard full of flourishing plants. A good way to outwit Mother Nature is by experimenting with terrariums. These tiny, enclosed ecosystems are …

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Growing Bromeliad Plants

December 17, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 0

Learn how to successfully care for bromeliads with this help from horticulturist David Burdick:

Growing Herbs Indoors

December 17, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 0

What are some herbs that will grow well in pots, indoors?

Jasmine Plants: Fragrant Vines for the House and Garden

December 17, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love winter and sambac jasmines for the cheerful splendor their blooms bring during the winter season.

Chenille Plant: An Interesting Flowering Houseplant

December 10, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 0

Virtues: We love chenille plants for their fluffy, vibrant red, tassel-like flowers that bloom vivaciously throughout the year. They make a great houseplant.

Book Review: The Unexpected Houseplant

November 22, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

The Unexpected Houseplant 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home by Tovah Martin 326 pages Timber Press, 2012 List price: $22.95 Just as the title suggests, you’ll find Martin’s unlikely houseplant suggestions to be a refreshing departure from …

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Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus and Easter Cactus

November 20, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 1

I have a “Christmas cactus” that always blooms at Thanksgiving. Is there a way to make it bloom a few weeks later?

Wintering Over Tender Perennials in Containers

November 6, 2012 | Maria Woodie | 1

I grew some perennials in containers this year that are not hardy in my area. What should I do with them over the winter?