As we continue along on our week-long journey of unique containers, I thought that I would share with you one that is portable. Marigolds and Dianthus This old wheelbarrow makes a very useful container because you can move it easily to a shady or sunny area as needed. This antique wheelbarrow is filled with marigolds […]
Today, I have two different unique containers to show you and both are on two wheels. Different Unique Containers This old bicycle was located in a place where bikes and horses are commonplace and cars are not. I saw this unique container while visiting Mackinac Island earlier this summer. The front basket was lined with […]
One of my favorite unique containers came in a most unexpected form… My Favorite Unique Containers Okay, what does an old, rusty pickup truck have to do with plants? The bed of the pickup was filled with soil and potato plants. Now, if that isn’t a unique container, then I don’t know what is. I […]
What kind of containers do you have planted in your garden? Are they terra-cotta, glazed or plastic? Do you have any unique containers? I like seeing plants that have been planted in unusual containers. So this week, I will be sharing with you some of my favorites that I have seen on my travels throughout the […]
Do you like to container garden? I do. I have annual flowers, herbs, succulents and vegetables growing in a variety of containers around my garden. Containers are a great way to expand the boundaries of your garden. Even if you don’t have any piece of earth to grow a plant in, you can create a […]
Are you familiar with Texas sage, also referred to as Texas ranger? If you live in the Southwest, you have undoubtedly seen these beautiful shrubs. Believe it or not, these purple flowering beauties are a fuss-free plant. Unfortunately, some people over prune them… The one on the left has been pruned into a ‘ball’ while the […]
Have you ever had to leave town for a few days and wanted to ensure that your potted plants don’t dry out? Look no further than your wine cabinet… Glass bottles, like this empty wine bottle, can help water your potted plants for a couple of days. Create your own self-watering bottle All you need […]
I enjoy growing vegetables in both my garden and in containers. While some of my containers are rather traditional, one of mine is not. This was one of my favorite projects because it was an unexpected sight for visitors to my vegetable garden. While you would expect to see leaf lettuce poking up from a grocery bag – […]
I enjoy growing herbs for two reasons. First, they are easy to grow and second, I love to use them when I cook. In addition to fresh herbs, I also use dried herbs from time to time, especially in winter when some of my favorite herbs (basil) aren’t growing. While drying herbs is rather simple, there […]
Do you grow your own herbs? Did you know that you can preserve them by freezing them? I frequently freeze my freshly-harvested herbs into ice cubes so that they are easily on hand, even when they are out of season. “Freeze Herbs Into Ice Cubes” Whenever I need them in my favorite dish, I simply […]
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