PlantlingsPlus to the rescue for any of you who have forgotten to sow a crop of greens and cold-season crops for fall harvest. The Fall PlantlingsPlus Collection from Ferry-Morse is a line of 20 varieties of vegetables, herbs and ornamental flowers that are at least 4-6 inches tall when they arrive at your door. With ...
Listen | Container GardeningI used vertical supports to hold my four zucchini plants off the ground this summer. I had given up using tomato cages a few years ago for several reasons, but still had the cages hanging around the garden. Employing them as supports for my zucchini was one of those “Huh, I’ve never done this before, ...
ListenIn this podcast, Elizabeth Morse shows how Container Gardening with Flowers and Vegetables combines form and function. Container Gardening with Flowers and Vegetables combines form and function. I adore sneaking edible plants into "pretty" containers to maximise my harvest and add huge interest to arrangements. Follow these tips: Increase Your Bounty Anywhere you plant flowers ...
Listen | Container GardeningMid-summer through early fall is an excellent time to purchase pots and planters. As many nurseries thin inventory in July, you can find some great deals. With seemingly zillions of choices, selecting the wrong planter for your needs is a time-suck and a waste of money. Take a look at the top five factors to consider ...
ListenIn this podcast, Elizabeth Morse shares how to grow sweet potatoes in containers to produce food for your household! Sweet Potatoes in Containers I grow sweet potatoes in containers. In fact, I have a handful of sweet potatoes sitting in a bowl on my counter. They are the last fresh produce from last seasons’ garden ...
Listen | Container GardeningIn this podcast, Elizabeth Morse shares some tips to learn how to create your own single color garden. Monochromatic container gardens use “one color.” It is a great strategy for design, one that really packs a punch when used in planting. A garden that makes use of a single color makes a visually appealing display. ...
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