Tag Archives: container gardening

Book Review: Small-Space Container Gardens

April 12, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

Small-Space Container Gardens Transform Your Balcony, Porch, or Patio with Fruits, Flowers, Foliage & Herbs by Fern Richardson 188 pages Timber Press, 2012 List price: $19.95 Fern Richardson is the mastermind behind the wildly popular blog, Life on the Balcony. …

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Growing Horseradish

March 13, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Horseradish adds a zesty taste to potato dishes, or you can grate it into sandwiches and salads. In this video, Tricia from Peaceful Valley shows you how to grow your own horseradish in a container. You’ll learn how to encourage …

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Lighter Window Boxes

February 21, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

Follow this easy tip to make your window boxes lighter—and slower to dry out.

Agave in Containers

January 9, 2012 | by Mary Irish | 1

In gardens with restricted space or where conditions are especially difficult for agaves, try growing them in containers.

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Spider Agave

January 9, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 0

We love spider agave (Agave bracteosa) for its drought tolerance and striking architecture. A great choice for hot, dry climates and a fine container specimen elsewhere.

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