Container Corner

Welcome Guests with a “Living Cornucopia” Porch Planter

As Autumn arrives, our gardening focus naturally shifts away from bright summer blooms and toward cozy hospitality. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it is the perfect time to give your front porch a sophisticated makeover. Instead of sticking to standard, predictable pumpkin layouts, the trend this season is to welcome guests with a "Living ...

Repurposing Decorative Pumpkins and Gourds

Are you left with slowly sinking pumpkins and rotting gourds that have served their decorative purpose for the fall holidays? Don’t toss them into the trash. Instead, consider giving them a second life in your garden. Not only is this an eco-friendly option (and you should be eco-friendly), but it also adds nutrients back into ...

Cranberry Sauce Your Way: Sweet and Savory Recipes

Cranberry sauce is a staple at many Thanksgiving celebrations across America. It is also easy to make and incredibly customizable. The basic sauce starts with a 1:1 ratio of liquid and sugar by volume, then adds cranberries and adapts to taste from there (end ratio is 1:1:4). One cup water, one cup sugar, 4 cups ...