Infusing Vodka with Container Garden Herbs
Thursday May 31, 2012
Infusing Vodka
Photograph © Nicky Fabbrini
It's never too early to think about summer drinks. The wonderful and talented Nicky Fabbrini, of the aptly named website, Dirt and Martinis, has done a ... Read More
Great Container Garden Plant
Wednesday May 30, 2012
Picture of the Week
Anagallis 'Angie Orange' with Portulaca
From The Pick of the Planet Nursery
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
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Container Gardening With Kids
Tuesday May 29, 2012
Potatoe Flowers
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
My kids love gardening - well parts of gardening, anyhow - they like planting and eating. That said, they are usually happy to help me with ... Read More
Succulent Go Formal
Thursday May 24, 2012
Succulent Evening Bag
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
When I posted a picture the other day of this evening bag stuffed with succulents, I got such a great response that I decided to ... Read More
Plant Whisperer
Monday May 21, 2012
The Pick of the Planet
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I had the great good fortune the other week to visit my friend, container gardening rock star, Lynn Felici-Gallant, at The Pick of ... Read More
Annual Plant Drag
Monday May 21, 2012
Henry Protecting the Plants
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
It's the time of year when I do my annual plant drag to harden off my plants. Neighbors and friends have supplied me with ... Read More
Container Gardens for Teachers Gifts
Saturday May 19, 2012
Garden in a Juice Box
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I used to scramble around every June, as we got close to the end of the school year, trying to think of clever, ... Read More
Container Garden Ideas
Friday May 18, 2012
Reusable Grocery Bag
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I am a huge fan of luxurious and expensive containers. Italian terra cottas make me weak in the knees. The sleek, modern, self-watering Lechuzas, ... Read More
Formal Succulents
Wednesday May 16, 2012
Container Garden Picture of the Week
Succulent Evening Bag
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
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Nature Hills Nursery Green America Award
Monday May 14, 2012
I love companies that give away plants to good causes. Nature Hills Nursery is giving away $4500 worth of plant materials, with a grand prize worth $2000 that can be ... Read More
Getting in Container Gardening Trouble
Saturday May 12, 2012
Container Grown Gladiolas
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I keep getting seduced by sales of summer bulbs. Most recently I got an email from Holland Bulb Farms with an offer I couldn't refuse--100 ... Read More
Mason Jar Terrariums
Thursday May 10, 2012
Spring Terrariums
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I usually do terrariums in the winter, but as I was pulling apart my pansies, I thought .....hmmmm...wouldn't these look cool under glass? I have about ... Read More
Wednesday May 9, 2012
Salad Greens at the Farmers' Market
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
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Starting the Season with a Pansy Box
Monday May 7, 2012
Pansy Box
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
This was my first full-on container gardening weekend and it was bliss. The weather was fabulous - cool and sunny, and I was ridiculously productive. I ... Read More
Eggplant Fail
Thursday May 3, 2012
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
So my tomato, tomatillo, nasturtium, morning glory and salad green seedlinhd are merrily growing under the lights in my basement. I have four shop lights and a ... Read More
Mother's Day Container Garden Idea
Wednesday May 2, 2012
Lacecap Hydrangea, 'Strawberries and Cream'
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
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Container Garden Anniversary
Tuesday May 1, 2012
Herbal Bouquet
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
While I don't recall the exact date, some time in the beginning of May, four years ago, this website went live. Each year has been an ... Read More