Container Gardening

Container gardening is a great way to get things growing when you don’t have adequate outdoor space, or if the weather isn’t cooperating. Learn how to grow flowers and vegetables, and watch Almanac Editor Janice Stillman in action as she grows potatoes in a trash can!

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Growing Sweet Potatoes in Containers: No Garden Required

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Growing Lettuce in Containers: Big Harvests, Small Spaces

Growing Lettuce in Containers: Big Harvests, Small Spaces

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Growing Garlic in Containers: No Garden Required

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Growing Carrots in Containers: No Perfect Soil Required

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Growing Strawberries in Containers: A Natural Fit for Pots

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Growing Blueberries in Pots: Why Containers Work So Well

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Can You Grow Cucumbers in Containers? Yes—Here's How

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Growing Tomatoes in Containers and Pots (For Beginners)

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Container Gardener’s Handbook

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8 Best Hanging Basket Flowers for a Beautiful Garden

Keep classic hanging basket plants abloom all season long

Flower Container Gardening Ideas: How to Grow Beautiful Flowers in Pots

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10 Vegetables to Grow in Buckets, Bags, and Baskets

From 5-Gallon Buckets to Trash Cans, Grow Crops in Pots!

Grow Bags for Vegetables: Benefits, Best Plants, and Air Pruning Tips

Which Vegetables Grow Well in Grow Bags

Container Gardening with Flowers: Best Blooms for Pots, Patios, and Balconies

Choosing the Best Perennials and Annuals for Containers

How to Make Your Own Potting Mix for Pots and Containers

DIY Potting Soil Recipe to Save Money

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Growing Potatoes in Containers: Planting & Harvesting Tips

Simple tips for growing healthy potatoes in pots, bags, and containers

Best Flowers for Window Boxes: Sun & Shade Plant Ideas That Thrive

Plant the Right Flowers for Your Window’s Light, Location, and Style

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Growing Cucumbers in Pots

Container Gardening with Cucumbers!

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Vegetable Container Gardening for Beginners

How to Plant and Grow Vegetables in Pots

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Best Vegetables for Containers in Late Summer and Fall

Quick-Growing Vegetables That are Good for Container Gardening

Fresh Herbs in Pots on Patio or Deck

Fall Patio Pots: Easy Container Gardening Ideas for Cool-Weather Plants

Create a Cozy, Productive Patio Garden This Fall

How to Regrow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps!

How to Grow Kitchen Scraps

How to Plant in Pots Correctly in 5 Steps

How to plant flowers in containers (and vegetables, too)

How to Grow Berries in Pots: Raspberries, Currants, and Blueberries Made Easy

Big Flavor, Small Space: Grow Juicy Berries in Pots This Season

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Winter Sowing in Milk Jugs: 5 Easy Steps!

Start Your Seeds Earlier Using Milk Jugs

10 Tips for Maintaining Your Container Gardens Outdoors

Keep Container Plants Looking Their Best

Growing Strawberries in Pots: It's "Berry" Easy!

How to Plant and Grow Strawberries in Containers

Dwarf and Mini Vegetables and Fruit for Containers

Try These Tiny Edibles in Pots and Small Plots

Fertilizing Containers: Tips for Feeding Plants in Pots

The ABCs of fertilizing containers

How to Clean Garden Pots and Containers

Scrub your pots to remove salt and avoid disease!

Repotting Agapanthus (African Lily)

How to Repot an Agapanthus (African Lily)