A couple of years ago, I visited a beautiful winery in upstate New York. I must admit that I was more interested in the gardens that surrounded the winery than the wine itself.   The gardens were filled with a variety of perennials…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…