New Articles for June
Saturday June 30, 2012
Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
Just wanted to crow about all the new articles I did in June. Some of them are a little off topic, but I couldn't ... Read More
Worms
Friday June 29, 2012
Ok, I have entered the world of vermicomposting. I was sent a Worm Factory 360 last year to try out and I never quite got around to setting it up ... Read More
Houseleeks - Container Plant of the Week
Wednesday June 27, 2012
Hens and Chicks, Houseleeks
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
How to Plant a Succulent Container
Picture of the Week Gallery
Wordless Wednesdays on About
Watering Container Gardens
Monday June 25, 2012
Watering Reusable Grocery Bag Container
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
Hot and windy days are the bane of container gardening. The last few days have been 90s, dry and windy and it seems ... Read More
Container Gardening in the Moment
Friday June 22, 2012
Carding Mill Rose
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I don't know about you, but I am highly distractible, particularly when I'm doing something I don't particularly want to do. Ok, I'm even distractible ... Read More
Pruning Container Tomatoes
Thursday June 21, 2012
What to Prune
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
Yes, you read that right--I prune my tomatoes. I spent some time today trying to catch up with all the new growth that has appeared ... Read More
Bucket Container Garden
Wednesday June 20, 2012
Container Garden of the Week
Bucket of Pansies
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
More Pictures of the Week
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Small Nurseries are Container Garden Heaven
Monday June 18, 2012
Griffin at Skillins Greenhouses
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
Because I am prone to plant panic and am easily overwhelmed by acres and acres of plants, a great small nursery is my ... Read More
Father's Day Container Garden
Saturday June 16, 2012
Parsley Pot
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I know it might be somewhat sexist to assume that grilling is a guy thing, but most guys I know are more comfortable behind a grill ... Read More
Tomatillos for Containers
Friday June 15, 2012
Green Tomatillo
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I love everything about tomatillos. I love growing them and watching them evolve from a seed to a tall spindly seedling, then into a huge robust ... Read More
Container Gardening Cheat
Friday June 15, 2012
Laundry Basket Container
Photo © Kerry Michaels
Container garden confession. I cheat. One of my favorite things to do is get a beautiful hanging plant from the nursery, chop off the ... Read More
Grow Lettuce in a Colander
Wednesday June 13, 2012
Container Garden of the Week
Lettuce Colander
Photo © Kerry Michaels
How To Grow a Lettuce in a Colander
Container Garden Picture Gallery
Pictures of the Day on About.com
Fish in Container Gardens
Tuesday June 12, 2012
"Fish in the Garden"
Photo © Kerry Michaels
Ever dream of large fish swimming around your container gardens? I did after I saw these wonderful ceramic fish, handmade by Tyson ... Read More
Planting Earthboxes
Friday June 8, 2012
Grow Anywhere with Earthboxes
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I am something of an Earthbox evangelist. I think they are amazing and I have a small fleet of them all over my driveway ... Read More
Container Gardens for Teachers
Thursday June 7, 2012
Mason Jar Terrariums
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
I think teachers deserve a huge shout out. I am in awe of the work they do with patience, skill and enthusiasm for very little ... Read More
Container Garden of the Week
Wednesday June 6, 2012
Thuya Garden, Northeast Harbor, Maine
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
More Pictures of the Week
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Container Garden Ick
Monday June 4, 2012
Icky Purple Mojo
Photograph © Kerry Michaels
While most of my experiences using online nurseries have been good, recently I got a batch of bad plants. I ordered Purple Mojo hens and ... Read More