A salsa garden is one of the simplest and most satisfying container projects you can grow. Two pots, a few plants, and by late summer you’re making salsa from ingredients you grew yourself. I’ve been growing the individual ingredients at HeathGlen Organic Farm for over 20 years: heirloom tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, onions, and garlic. This …
Quick Summary: Attract butterflies by planting nectar flowers (milkweed, aster, coneflower, black-eyed Susan) and host plants for caterpillars (milkweed for monarchs, fennel for swallowtails). Herbs like lavender, basil, and mint also attract butterflies when allowed to flower. Avoid pesticides, install a butterfly watering station, and leave some overripe fruit out for species like red admirals. …
Guide for the beginner on growing strawberries at home, whether in a container, raised bed, or in the garden
Quick Summary: Six themed herb garden combinations for containers: Mediterranean cooking, Mexican cooking, seafood dishes, craft cocktails, herbal teas, and fresh salads. Each grouping considers which herbs grow well together and which culinary uses they serve. Works for balconies, patios, or decks. At HeathGlen Organic Farm, I grow herbs both in the ground and in …
Quick Summary: Group container herbs by growing conditions for success. Sun-loving herbs: basil, rosemary, sage, oregano, thyme, lavender. Shade-tolerant: parsley, cilantro, mint, chives. Moisture-loving: basil, mint, cilantro, parsley, chives. Drought-tolerant: rosemary, sage, thyme, lavender. Combine by cuisine theme: Mediterranean (rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme), Mexican (cilantro, oregano, chile peppers), tea garden (mint, chamomile, lemon balm, lavender). …
Growing tomatoes in pots can be tricky. Here are some tips to help make your container gardening of tomatoes more successful
How to grow Heirloom Tomatoes Upside Down in the Topsy Turvy Planters for growing edibles in city gardens
Blossom end rot is a common disease that occurs in tomatoes, particularly if growing tomatoes in pots. Here are tips for prevention and cures