Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

When it comes to herbs, you probably think of plants that are used in flavoring your favorite meal. However, the whole category of herbs is more extensive than that. In fact, herbs are considered to ...

Is there anything more picturesque and charming than an old-fashioned herb garden? Fortunately, you don't need a sprawling yard to grow an assortment of delicious herbs. Many can thrive in pots and ...

As we all eye the rising temperatures and grocery store prices, growing your own herbs becomes even more appealing. It's affordable, it's fun, and you get a nonstop supply of herbs (at least for a few ...

Strawberries are a perfect plant for containers, especially hanging containers. They look gorgeous with the fruit drooping ...

One of my favorite spring gardening projects is planting up a container herb garden. Even though spring weather is still cool and moist at times, I always discover a plentiful selection of herbs at ...

Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck, or balcony make it easy to include some ...

Q. I have two 14-inch round containers about 14 inches deep. I would like to plant basil, sage, rosemary and thyme. What combination would look good and grow best?A. Growing herbs in containers is ...

If you're short on space or don't have time for a traditional garden, why not consider growing edible crops in containers. Just about any vegetable, herb, and many fruits can be grown in containers.

Most urbanites, and many suburbanites, are restricted to containers when planting a garden. Containers have a lot of advantages: they’re portable, cheap, and can be placed in awkward places, from ...

Last month I wrote about herb-growing seasons for the outdoor garden. If you're not a gardener or you don't have a garden, growing herbs in containers is the perfect way to perk up some pasta for ...