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Terrariums
How to choose terrarium plants.
Containers Fall Through Winter
Fall is a great time to create some spectacular container gardens that will take you right into winter. Here are 8 tips on what to plant and how to keep your containers thriving in the cold.
FiveFallPlants
Five great fall plants for container gardens.
Winter Container Gardens - U.S. Botanic Gardens
Winter container garden picture of three large winter container gardens, outside the U.S. Botanic Gardens.
Winter Container Garden with Berries Outside of the U.S. Botanic Gardens
Container garden pictures of winter container gardens outside the US Botanic Garden.
Winter Container Garden Picture of Sweet Bay Tree in Small Container
Container garden pictures of winter container gardens.
Container Gardening Mistakes
How to avoid 10 common container gardening mistakes.
Container Gardens on the Patio of the U.S. Botanic Garden
Pictures of winter container gardens on the patio of the U.S. Botanical Garden.
Forcing Paperwhite Narcissus
Paperwhite narcissus bulbs are incredibly easy to force for beautiful, fragrant, indoor container gardens.
DIY Lettuce Bag
Here are some step by step instructions for how to grow lettuce, a great container gardening vegetable, in a 79 cent reusable grocery bag from Whole Foods.
Pumpkin Planter
Pumpkin planters my great fall decorations. Here are step by step instructions that are easy and quick.
Read Berries and Greens
Container garden pictures of winter container gardens.
Five Container Plants For Sun
Five flowering container garden plants anyone can grow in full sun.
Knock Out Fall Container Garden
Large, beautiful fall container garden in a basket.
Fountain Dressed for Winter
Container garden pictures of winter container gardens.
Frosty Hens and Chicks
Container garden pictures of winter container gardens of frozen hens and chicks.
Fall Container Garden Grouping
Grouping of fall container gardens
Lamb's Ear in TerraCycle Pot
Lamb's ear is a great fall container plant. It can be beautiful alone or in a mixed container garden.
U.S. Botanic Garden's Miniature Capital Building
Container garden pictures of winter container gardens.
Birch Bark Covered Nursery Pot with Mums and Wirevine
This group of containers features a birch bark covered nursery pot filled with mums and wirevine.
Purple Fountain Grass with Wirevine
Fall container garden with purple fountain grass and wirevine.
Mums, Coral Bells and Ornamental Grass
Fall container garden with bright pink mums, coral bells and ornamental grass.
Stone Container Garden with Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums in large stone container garden.
Hens and Chicks in an Old Wire Basket
These hens and chicks will last right through fall.
Galvanized Metal Tub Container Garden
The same plant can have many different looks depending on the container you put it in.
Basket of Flowering Cabbage
This basket of flowering cabbage makes a wonderful fall centerpiece.
Sedum, with Rosemary and Fiber Optic Grass Container Garden
This fall container uses rosemary and fountain grass and sedum to make a simple and large arrangement.
Grouping of Rustic Fall Container Gardens
This grouping of fall container gardens is rustic and simple.
Large Terra Cotta Container Garden Stuffed with Fall Plants
This large fall container garden features lamb's ear, flowering kale, sweet potato vine, sedum and ornamental grass.
Hot Fall Container Garden
Pepper plants can thrive in containers.
Great Container Gardening Plant - Passion Flower
Container garden picture of passion flower, 'Lavender Lady'
DIY Upside Down Tomato
Growing an upside down tomato is all the rage. Find out how to make an upside down tomato bucket that is also cheap and pretty.
Heuchera, Dolce 'Key Lime'
Picture of heuchera, Dolce, 'Key Lime' in a hollowed out log
Miniature Container Gardens
Plant hens and chicks
Growing Potatoes in Containers
Growing potatoes in containers is easy and fun. If you haven't ever tasted fresh spuds, you've never really tasted a potato. Here's a step by step on how to grow potatoes in containers.
Bogs Boots
Bogs boots are perfect for container gardening on a wet day. They are not only waterproof and very warm, they come in fantastic colors and patterns.
Two Fall Container Gardens
Container gardening picture of two fall garden planters
Microwavable Corn Bags
Back hurt? Hands sore? Just plain cold, after container gardening on a chilly day? Heat up a microwavable corn bag, and in minutes you'll feel better.
Heuchera with Gourd
heuchera is one of the best fall container garden plants.
Paperwhite Holiday Container
To plant paperwhite narcissus bulbs, place them on top of the stones and then nestle them in for stability.
Small Rustic Basket Container Garden with Fuchsia and Shamrock
Small rustic basket with fuchsia and oxalis or shamrock.
U.S. Botanic Garden Container Wonderland
Container garden pictures of poinsettia's at the U.S. Botanic Garden.
Before You Container Garden
If you are new to container gardening, here is what you need to know.
White Clover and Asters in Bamboo Basket
White clover and pink aster in a bamboo basket container.
Fall Planter with Snapdragons that Look Like Candy Corn
Fall planter with snapdragon the looks a whole lot like candy corn.
Garden Clogs
Tired of ruining your shoes when container gardening? Try these garden clogs from L.L. Bean and you'll container garden in style and comfort.
Container Gardening Vegetables
Whether you're a city dweller with a balcony, or have acres of land to spare, growing container gardening vegetables is easy, fun and satisfying.
Lemon Verbena Margarita
This lemon verbena margarita totally rocks! Served over crushed ice, lemon verbena gives the margarita that extra something special.
Coleus Container Garden
Shade container garden filled with coleus, from a White Flower Farm kit
Clementine Box Container Garden with Pansies and Violas
Clementine box filled with pansies and violas
Herb Container Garden with Golden Sage
Golden sage container garden in a small terra cotta jar
Pansy Bowl Container Garden
Pansy bowl container garden.
Flowering Container Garden in an Old Basket
This container garden features pink flowers in a grey basket.
Ikea Mini Greenhouse
This mini greenhouse is flimsy, cheap and so small it's a bit silly. On the flip side, it is oh, so cute.
Container Garden in an Old Bucket
This old bucket is filled with blue fescue, creeping Jenny and portulaca.
Container Garden in a Big Bucket
Big aluminum bucket with flowers
Container Garden in Terra Cotta Jar
Container garden picture of verbena, calibrachoa and creeping Jenny in terra cotta jar
Hanging Basket Container Garden with Purple Sutera
Sometimes a single plant in the right container makes a perfect container garden.
Coleus and Ivy in Strawberry Pot Container Garden
A strawberry pot makes a great container garden for coleus and English ivy.
Pastel Patio Container Garden
This container is a kit sold by white flower farm.
Formal Hanging Basket Container Garden
The verdigris color of this hanging basket works well with the pinks of the flowers and sage green of the foliage.
Seed Starting Mistakes
Starting container garden seeds indoors isn't hard, it's keeping them alive that can be challenging. You can save a lot of money by starting seeds, but only if they live. I have killed more seedlings than I care to admit. Armies of tiny seedlings have fallen under my care (or lack thereof). Avoiding these ten common mistakes will greatly increase your odds for success.
Easy Container Garden
Here's a great way to get started with container gardening. Use a Clementine orange box and pack it with pansies and violas for an easy, springtime container garden.
King Tut Grass
King Tut grass is a great container garden plant. It grows fast, looks spectacular and is easy to grow.
Flower Bag How To
An easy step-by-step guide to planting a flower bag.
Wooden Basket With Wishbone Plant
Container garden picture of wooden basket with torenia hybrid, Summer Wave® Large Violet, or wishbone plant.
Giant Dinner Plate Dahlia, 'Bonaventura'
Giant Dinner Plate Dahlia, 'Bonaventura'
Container Gardening Gifts
Have a holiday gift list a mile long? We'll help you tackle that list with these gift ideas for your favorite container gardeners. Oh, and don't forget to include yourself on that list.
Inexpensive Plastic Container Garden
The same plant can have many different looks depending on the container you put it in.
Garden Hose Safety
Garden hoses can be hazardous to your health. Find out why and what you can do to minimize the risk.
Pizza Garden in a Container
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.
Container Garden with Colorful Foliage and Flowers
This large container garden, in a terra cotta pot is planted with snow in summer, chameleon plant and flowering maple.
Small Hanging Container Garden with Hens and Chicks
Small hanging basket container garden filled with hens and chicks
Growing Tomatoes Upside Down
Growing tomatoes upside down is all the rage. Find out if it's a good way to grow tomatoes in containers.
Cheaper Container Gardens
You don't have to spend a lot of money to have fabulous containers. Here are 13 ways to cut container gardening costs without sacrificing quality and be a more frugal container gardener.
DIY Self-Watering Seed Starter
You don't need fancy or expensive equipment to start your own seeds. Make this self-watering seed starter by re-using a plastic pie container - it's a great way to save money and be green.
Lettuce is the Perfect Container Gardening Vegetable
Lettuce is the perfect container gardening vegetable. Find out how to grow lettuce in a colader.
Paperwhite Narcissus
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Water Garden with Alligator Flag and Victoria Water Lilies
Picture of alligator flag and Victoria water lilies
Container Gardening - Volume 5
This annual edition of Fine Gardening's,"Container Gardening, Volume 5," is gorgeous and informative.
Laundry Basket Container Garden
The same plant can have many different looks depending on the container you put it in.
Growing Peas in Containers
Even out the soil in your container and and pat it down gently so that it is pretty flat.
Oriental Lily, 'Star Gazer'
Picture of Oriental Lily Hybrid, 'Star Gazer'
Simple Window Box
Pictures of Irish window box filled with calibrachoa and verbena
Container Garden with an Attitude
The droopy, ornamental grass gives this container garden an attitude.
Container Garden in Large Galvanized Steel Bucket
The same plant can have many different looks depending on the container you put it in.
Large Terra Cotta Pot Container Garden
The same plant can have many different looks depending on the container you put it in.
Using Spanish Moss
Using Spanish Moss in your container gardens can really give them a finished look.
Kiddie Pool Garden Planter
Avoiding mistakes when planting seeds
Protecting Container Gardens
Some tips on how to protect your tender container gardens from the frost.
Bold Flowering Container Garden
Container garden picture of large terra cotta pot with flowering container garden of passion flower, flowering maple and monkey flower.
Begonia, 'On Top Sunset'
Pictures and profiles of container plants and flowers
Trash Can Container Garden
Even a trash can can make a great container.
Great Container Plant For Shade - Fuchsia, 'Dark Eyes'
Container gardening picture of fuchsia, 'Dark Eyes.'
Tillandsia or Air Plants
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Better Than Rocks
Better Than Rocks is a plastic mesh you put in the bottom of your container gardens to help with drainage.
Before You Plant Your Seeds
Starting seeds indoors for your container gardens can be a great and economical way to get a jump on spring. However, it can also be a waste of money and time if you don't do it right. So as a first step, here are a few questions to ask yourself before you start.
Interview with Pete Bottomley
With 25 years experience in the "green industry," organic gardening expert, Peter Bottomley knows a lot about organic container gardening. In this interview he talks about how to use organic soil, compost and fertilizer to make your container gardens thrive.
Tilley Hemp Hat
Maybe you've seen the ads for Tilley Hats. Find out if they are as good as they sound for container gardening.
Railing Box Container Garden
Now it's time to plant your gerber daisies and dusty miller in your railing box container garden.
Classic Container Garden
The same plant can have many different looks depending on the container you put it in.
Simple Wood Window Box
Pictures of window boxes and railing boxes
Self-Watering Containers Book
Book review of "Incredible Vegetables From Self-Watering Containers," by Edward C. Smith
Instant Container Garden
You can have an instant flowering container garden by simply putting a plant, still in its pot, in a larger container. Here's some quick tips to make it even easier.
Garden in Containers
Want to start container gardening? Here are some great reasons why you should give a garden in a container a try!
Lettuce Can Be Decorative
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Fuchsia
Fuchsia is a great container plant for shade.
Container Garden in a Colander
The same plant can have many different looks depending on the container you put it in.
Wishbone Flower or Torenia
Torenia, also known as wishbone plant or wishbone flower is a great container garden plant. It is easy to grow and beautiful.
Concrete Container Garden with River Stones
The same plant can have many different looks depending on the container you put it in.
Stone Railing Box in Ireland
Pictures of window boxes and railing boxes
Suncalc Review
Ever wonder if your "full sun," container garden plants are actually getting enough rays? Suncalc is a very simple gadget that can tell you.
The New Terrarium
Book review of Tovah Martin's, "The New Terrarium," with photos by Kindra Clineff
Pumpkin Planter with Stonecrop
Container gardening picture of pumpkin planter with stonecrop
Dinner Plate Dahlia, 'Holland's Festival'
Dinner Plate Dahlia 'Holland's Festival'
Don't Drown Container Gardens
Ok, sounds pretty boring, but watering without drowning your container garden plants is one of the keys to a successful container garden.
Container Vegetable Garden with Nasturtium and Rainbow Chard
Window box container vegetable garden with rainbow chard and nasturtioms
Juice Box Container Garden
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Yellow Trashcan Container Garden
The same plant can have many different looks depending on the container you put it in.
Fixing your Container Design
Sometimes your finished container just isn't working. Here are a couple of suggestions to make a not so hot container into one that rocks.
OXO Watering Can Review
Let's be honest, sometimes watering container gardens can be a drag. However, when you use OXO's cheerful, well designed watering can you can change the pain to pleasure.
Growing Lettuce In Window Boxes
Picture of lettuce growing in window boxes
Dinner Plate Dahlia, 'Cafe Au Lait'
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Echeveria Pulvinata, 'Ruby'
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Elephant Ears
Container gardening picture of elephant ear plant.
Flexible Tote
This plastic, flexible tote is great for hauling around the dirt, compost and tools for container gardening.
Strawberry Planter with Hens and Chicks
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Potrisers Pot Feet
Potrisers are my favorite pot feet.
Window Box in Front of Rock, Paper, Scissor, Wiscasset, Maine
Pictures of window boxes and railing boxes
Easy Container Gardens Book
If you could only have one container gardening book on your shelves, this would be a great choice.
Ethel Garden Gloves Review
Ethel garden gloves are grand. Find out why.
Herb Container Garden Basics
Growing herb container gardens is easy, incredibly satisfying and can save you money. Here are some of the basics.
Organic Vegetable Containers
Given the evidence, growing organic container vegetable gardens, is good for you and good for the planet.
Morning Glory, Grandpa Ott's
Picture of morning glory, 'Grandpa Ott's'
Fall In Maine
Picture fall in Maine. Picture of a reflection of a birch tree.
Flowering Dogwood at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Container Garden Container
I'm often asked how to choose a container for a container garden. Find out some answers.
Foxtail Fern Container Garden
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Lithops or Living Stones
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Pansies Waiting to Be Planted
Gallery of wordless Wednesday container gardening pictures
Root Pruning
Root pruning sounds scary, but it's easy and can even save the life of your plant.
Vegetable Container Gardening
Vegetable container gardening is easy, fun and tasty. Find out the basics of vegetable container gardening.
Green Tomatoes
How to ripen green tomatoes
Coco Fiber Lined Window Box
Pictures of window boxes and railing boxes
Cool Hat
Looking good and getting sun protection while you are container gardening is easy when you're wearing a great hat.
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