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Transforming a purse into a container garden

Forcing Paperwhite Nacissus to Bloom

Paperwhite narcissus bulbs are incredibly easy to force for beautiful, fragrant, winter container gardens. Paperwhite narcissus also make great holiday gifts.

How To Make Terrariums

Terrariums may be the easiest of container gardens to maintain - you almost never have to water them. You can make a terrarium in less than an hour that should thrive for years.

Turn A Clamshell Into a Miniature Container Garden

These miniature, shell container gardens are easy and fun to make. A great container gardening project to do with kids.

Memoria Jay Yamada ‘Kauai’

Picture of Memoria Jay Yamada ‘Kauai’ at US Botanic Gardens

Straw Bale Gardening

Easy instructions on how to make a straw bale garden. Don't make a hay bale garden or you'll have lots of weeds.

Herb Container Garden Idea

This edible picnic table decoration is pretty and delicious.

Pictures and Info on Spring Container Gardens

Daffodil Container Garden

Is there anyone out there who doesn't like pizza? Even if you don't make the pizza yourself, adding fresh herbs to any pizza, frozen, takeout or homemade can make it taste great. To have an easy and plentiful supply of herbs, make a pizza garden - a container garden filled with fresh herbs that go well on pizza. It's an easy and fun project to do with kids. A pizza container garden can also make a terrific gift.

What is a Wardian Case?

Large Container Gardens

Large container gardens can be fabulous

Growing Garlic in Containers

Get started growing garlic in containers.

Growing Garlic Indoors in Containers

Growing garlic indoors is easy and a great project for kids.

Prune Tomato Plants

Pictures and instructions on how to prune tomato plants.

Infusing Vodka with Herbs

Kick your cocktails up a notch by infusing vodka with herbs.

How To Grow Peas in Container Gardens

Peas are one of the easiest and most satisfying container garden vegetables that you can grow. Here's a step by step guide on how to successfully plant and grow peas in container gardens.

How To Plant a Flower Bag

An easy step-by-step guide to planting a flower bag.

How to Make a Succulent Plant Container Garden

How to make a container garden with succulent plants. Succulents make great container gardens.

Violas in eggshells make great table decorations for spring

Violas in eggshell container gardens make great gifts. Violas make great spring container garden flowers.

Pumpkin Planter

Pumpkin planters my great fall decorations. Here are step by step instructions that are easy and quick.

Easter or Passover Table Decorations - Cool Egg Container Gardens

All you need are some egg shells, some wheatgrass seeds and some potting soil to make these fun Easter or Passover decorations.

How To Make an Easy Container Garden in Clementine Box

Here's a super easy, inexpensive and beautiful container garden. Use a Clementine orange box and pack it with pansies and violas for a springtime container garden.

Make a Cool, Cheap, Lettuce Vegetable Container Garden in a Whole Foods Bag

Here are some step by step instructions for growing lettuce. A reusable grocery bag is great for growing lettuce.

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