Container Gardening Archives

Tips to Keep Lemon Verbena Over the Winter

I’m not always the most organized person in the fall, but this year I managed to dig up the lemon verbena plant that grew beautifully this summer. But as lemon verbena often do, it dropped its leaves in protest. I was ready to chuck it, but my husband saw a few tiny sprouts on the ...

Growing Shiso

This will be my first year growing shiso, which is an herb grown for its aromatic, citrusy-tasting leaves. It’s used primarily in Asian dishes such as salads, noodle dishes and sushi rolls. While I have never grown shiso, I believe I’ve had it in a few dishes during my lifetime. I’m growing Bicolored Shiso from ...

Fertilizing in the Rose Garden

A question about fertilizing Ask ten rosarians how they fertilize, and you will receive ten different responses. I have my own unique and quite varied way as well. I had initially decided I didn’t want to write any extensive articles on fertilizing, because anything I may say may further cloud an already varied and complex ...

Opening Up the Rose Garden

March Lamb here - for now By mid-April, our March Lamb seemed to have successfully defeated the March Lion here in Southern New England. The day I finished my last blog (March 31st), I figured I had about a week/week and a half before the forsythia started blooming in my yard. My assessment came true. ...

Stunning Summer Hanging Baskets

First things first Planting stunning summer hanging baskets are a cinch if you follow a few rules of [green] thumb. First, determine where your basket will be located. This will help you choose appropriate plants based on sun exposure. Once you’ve made that choice, it will be easier to select the type of container your ...

Growing Hostas in Containers

Growing Hostas in Pots Have you ever considered growing hostas in containers? Hostas are one of my very favorite plants. They are widely cultivated as shade-loving foliage and come in an enormous array of colors and shapes. Years ago, I visited Stream Cliff Farms in Southern Indiana. I always enjoy the gardens and quaint shops ...

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