Irrigation for Container Gardeners

Most of us will simply water our container gardens by hand, and enjoy doing it. However, increasingly people do need to travel during the flowering season and may need to irrigate their plants during their absence. If you have considered irrigating your container garden, read on for our introduction to the systems available. Irrigation systems [...]

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Light Requirements for Container-Grown Plants

What are the Lighting Requirements for Common Container Grown Plants? Basil, oregano, lemon balm, and chives are easy to start and will thrive in a sunny windowsill. Also plant garlic bulbs, seed onions, edible flowers (like nasturtiums and violets) and baby lettuces for impromptu salads. Seeds to Seedlings Time Lapse You can grow almost any herb [...]

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