container gardening

Herbs Today, Gone Tomorrow

Posted by Jessica Harlan on September 6, 2007 - 2:38am.

An herb container garden seemed the perfect way to stop wasting money on fresh, organic herbs...or so I thought.

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My Ideal Urban Garden

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on August 20, 2007 - 7:01am.

I envision twining climbers and container-grown edibles on the deck, with hardy, colorful perennials below.

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Pickled Beans Aplenty

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 23, 2007 - 8:21am.

What to do when your kids won’t eat fresh beans? Pickle them (the beans, that is).

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Weeds, Heat, and No Key

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on July 16, 2007 - 9:28am.

This weekend I took on the tough urban heat in an effort to beat back the weeds. Who won?

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Lots To Grow, Nowhere To Grow It

Posted by Bridget Murray Law on June 18, 2007 - 8:42am.

How do you handle 20-foot squash and zucchini in a garden smaller than most people's kitchens?

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Delicious Herbs You Can Grow at Home

Posted by fbalmer on May 11, 2006 - 4:30pm.

A trip to your local farmer's market at this time of year can yield an awesome selection of herbs that have already been started in small pots or flats. These will not only look great planted in containers on your windowsill, fire escape, deck, stoop, or whatever, they can add delicious flavors and aromas to anything from pesto to pound cake throughout the summer, and most likely, well into the fall.

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