Note: A version of this column ran Jan. 15, 2016. Virtually any container that you can cut or punch drainage holes into can be used for vegetable gardening. Styrofoam ice chests, livestock watering ...

Learn where to put it, what to fill it with, and how to keep it healthy. Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things ...

I noticed a row of thyme blooming daintily in a window box in downtown Basalt this week. The traditional pots of gorgeous red geraniums are as popular as ever, but the trend is toward imaginative ...

Virtually any container that you can cut or punch drainage holes into can be used for vegetable gardening. Styrofoam ice chests, livestock watering troughs or recycled 5-gallon paint buckets can work ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The spring plant sale season is drawing to a close, and one of the last, but not least, was held at the home of Ann Cicarella in Shaker Heights. Everyone in the Northeast Ohio ...

Question: I want to garden at home, but I have limited space. Can I grow a thriving container garden here in Sonoma County? Answer: Absolutely! Container gardening is not only a space-saver, it’s also ...

Container gardens offer control over soil (potting mix), moisture, temperature, weeds and location (regarding sunlight, wind and the gardener's convenience). Landscape and vegetable gardening in ...

There are a lot of reasons to choose to garden in containers. Gardening in a container allows you to grow plants such as blueberries, hydrangea and gardenias that require acidic soil. Acid-loving ...

Collecting rainwater is a sustainable way to provide your garden with moisture during drought. We consulted a landscape designer about the best ways to do this.

Growing vegetables in containers is an activity that can bring families joy and the reward of enjoying fresh, tasty vegetables from right outside the door, said Shaun Francis, Extension horticulture ...