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Best Ways to Preserve Basil

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Basil is probably one of the easiest herbs to grow in a container, and gives you a lot of bang ...

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How to Make a Container Moon Garden

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Gardens are wonderful. We all–or almost all of us–can agree on that. But what if you’re busy working hard all ...

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9 Super Plants for Shady Containers

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Gardening in the shade can be pretty challenging, especially if you like bold, colorful plants. But rest assured that “challenging” ...

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Flower Combinations for Fall Container Gardens

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If your balcony is looking a little ragged around the edges, join the club. I’ve started pulling out plants that ...

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Recipe: Tomato Chutney

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If you’re still swimming in tomatoes, you might really like this recipe. I made it last weekend and served it ...

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An Updated List of Herbs and Vegetables That You Can Grow on Shadier Balconies

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Over the past year I have been collecting edible plants that will thrive with less than shade and partial shade. That ...

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Dealing With Pests In A Container Garden: Caterpillars

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I’m not sure about you, but my area of the world seems to be the international headquarters for the caterpillars ...

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Five Different Types of Pots Every Gardener Should Try At Least Once

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Part of the enjoyment of gardening–at least for me–is the challenge of learning something new. Of course there is the ...

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Five Tips for Newbie Container Gardeners

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There is no shame in being a newbie. Everyone has to start somewhere, and gardening is mostly a learn-by-doing hobby. ...

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Five End of Summer Container Gardening Tips

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Margaret Roach has a list of September gardening chores for people with traditional gardens, but what about those of use with mere ...