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Gina
2017年05月23日
Gina

When the dark days of winter have set in, many of us long for spring to come early! Not only can you find ways to bring it on a little early, you can pot up spring to be ready to show it off in your home, on your porch or in the garden! The trick is to learn how to force spring bulbs to bloom in pots. Best bets for forcing include tulips, hyacinths and daffodils. There are two steps to forcing bulbs… the chill step, where the roots develop, and the grow step, where they…well, grow! (And bloom, of course!) Step One: The Chill Step Pot up bulbs in shallow pots or containers in lightweight potting soil that is well drained. Layer bulbs of different types and sizes if you like. It is important throughout this stage that the soil be kept lightly moist… you may need to check every couple of days and add a little water. Now place the pots in a cool, dark spot for 8-16 weeks, depending on size and variety (small bulbs need less, like crocus) or until roots show through the drainage holes in the bottom. You want the spot to be less than 50 degrees, but not freezing. A refrigerator is the perfect spot, and some people use a cold frame out in the garden. Just make sure they don’t freeze, and that the roots are fully formed before you move on to the grow step.
  Step Two: The Grow Step Once you see good root formation, the next step is to place them in a cooler spot in bright sunlight. You want to let them become accustomed to warmth for a few weeks, perhaps in a north facing window in a room that is not overly heated. Remember the moist soil! After they have gotten some good growth on them, move them to a sunny and warmer window, porch or spot in the garden. They should bloom within 3-4 weeks from removing them from cold storage.
Forced bulbs rarely re-bloom the next year, so treat them like annuals. These can make great Easter gifts, or simply happy gifts to those you care about (including you!) who need a dose of spring, perhaps a little early!
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Gina
2017年05月23日
Gina

Houseplants are just another way to garden. Indoor gardening has been polar for centuries, and I think it’s a basic human need to want to nurture nature, even within our homes. Plus, houseplants are great decorating accents, and help clean the air within a home. However, I think killing houseplants is an all time top factor behind the term “black thumb”. There are houseplants, however, that are easy to grow, and hard to kill. Here are our top easy houseplants that any gardener can grow indoors. In addition, the plants we have chosen are great for families because they are all non-poisonous. Remember however, to always check with your poison control center with the Latin name from the tag on the plant you buy. Our featured photo plant (above) is the house plant Peperomia. Easy to find in any nursery, and tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Prefer well drained soil, bright light and only water when soil is dry on the surface. Norfolk Pine – This is an upright plant that reminds me of Christmas. In fact, my Norfolk Pine started it’s life as a mini holiday tree during December vacation to the beaches of Oregon. Likes bright light, but not direct sun. Can grow up to ten feet tall with time. Loves moist air as well, so keep out of the draft of a heating vent. Water when soil surface is dry to the touch.
  Spider Plant – Who doesn’t love a Spider Plant? Famous for their “babies”, or little plant lets that grow at the ends of stems, and their wonderful arching shape. You can root the “babies” in water easily and create more plants! I love the variegated foliage. Bright to medium light. Keep evenly moist. Leaves will lose color if they are thirsty, but they will bounce right back.
  Umbrella Tree (Shefflera) – This larger upright plant has a fan of glossy dark green leaves attached to each stem. Can grow to eight feet tall. Will look leggy in too low of light. Water moderately.
  Grape Ivy – Do not confuse this with English Ivy, which can be poisonous. Grape ivy is a wonderful hanging plant, and has glossy bright green leaves shaped like an oak leaf. Will tolerate lower light, but prefers moderate light. Water moderately.
  Cast Iron Plant – This plant coms by it’s name honestly…its made like cast iron! Hard to kill… will even bounce back from a bad wilt from lack of water, will tolerate low light and neglect. That having been said, it’s stripy leaves (sometimes spotted with cream) look best in medium light, with evenly moist soil. Thats it! Doesn’t get easier!
Whether it’s because it’s the depths of winter and you want to see some green living things, or just because you enjoy having houseplants in your home, these easy houseplants are a great place for busy gardeners to start their “indoor garden”.
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Gina
2017年05月23日
Gina

It’s no secret to anyone who went through kindergarten that you can grow plants from some of the cuttings of common vegetables. But for those of you about to head into winter (or just because!) and are going to be missing your more tropical looking plants in the garden, we have a great quick tip for you. Are you aware, that if you replant the top of a pineapple, not only will it grow, it grows into a very cool, modern looking houseplant you can enjoy all winter? Who-da thunk? Here’s how: Cut or twist off  the top of your pineapple by just grasping with gloves, then twist until it comes apart. Peel off the bottom leaves until a good chunk of base is exposed. (You don’t want leaves sitting in water to rot.) Then slice off the bottom to make it a clean cut. Set in a saucer of water to root. Make sure you keep the bottom section from drying out while it’s rooting. Once you see a good number of new roots forming (about 3 weeks or so) then you can pot it up. Use a moisture retaining potting soil and pot up you plant, making sure you firm the soil well around the base. Keep the soil evenly moist. In a few weeks the roots should take hold in the soil and you will have a new plant! Keep in bright light, and water regularly. Beat that for easy! Will your plant grow a pineapple? Eh…maybe in a few years if it has the right conditions, but it will be an excellent reminder of summer all year round…Any other ideas for cool house plants grown from fruits or veggies? And yes, we did say cool… no one wants to see your avocado pit  on the windowsill!
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Gina
2017年05月23日
Gina

One of our most popular posts, “Containers You Never Thought Of” (find it here) was just begging to be repeated, so we spent some time this week searching for even more unique garden container ideas for you. A few of these have good links to them, but honestly a lot of these photos we found on Pinterest, and search as we might, could not find a good source for them. They are so inspirational we couldn’t leave them out! (If you know whose work these belong to, please drop us an email so we can give them proper credit!) So here it is, MORE containers you never thought of! Our featured photo, above…Old fashioned charm. Need I say more? You could find an old tub at a Habitat for Humanity Restore… Eclectically Vintage has these two great containers on her patio, one being a metal mop bucket and one from an old tool box. Love it!

  From Carolyn Keiper’s garden… how charming is this? A trip to Goodwill in order?
  This one speaks for itself…what better way to makeover an old tire swing! I would plant this one while it lays in a horizontal position, and let the roots take hold for a few weeks before trying to prop it up vertically. I really like this idea!
  This one would be a little tough for me…It would be a great project if you could find a string instrument beyond repair… I love the idea of bringing the arts into the garden!
  Using natural stones to create unusual containers for the garden would be great for a natural garden style, or something a little more minimalistic.
  This is an old chicken feeder filled with hens and chicks… you could easily fill it with herbs as well… What a neat idea for repurposing!
  These tool box containers are from Making Art of Life and Confessions of a Curb Shopaholic. Make sure you provide good drainage for these planters, either by drilling holes in the bottom, or lining the bottom with gravel.
  These rusty tool container gardens are from Vickie’s Intrigues, and wow, aren’t they awesome? If you try something like this DIY, line the tool opening with moss or coconut fiber before filling with soil and plants.
  These rusted tin can containers are a reminder of how anything can be made to look beautiful! I love the color and texture this Burros Tail adds to the planter, great contrast! Attach rain gutters to a garden wall to replicate this unique container garden. Again, remember the drainage.
  Finally, this excellent idea was from Easy Homestead, a blog that no longer exists… I can’t say it enough, drill those drainage holes!
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Gina
2017年05月23日
Gina

The growing session isn’t over just because summer is winding down… one of the best ways to keep your garden space vibrant is to use fall containers. And most of you who have been reading TGG awhile know that I like to do things just a little different from the crowd, so our choices here are not the average pot o’ mums! So with inspiring combinations and plant suggestions, let’s let the photos (ok, and a few suggestions from us!) do the talking! Fabulous fall containers! First, some tips… 1. Use grasses. Height, texture, movement… and they look great all winter. (Before you ask, this one is ‘Pennisetum’ “Fireworks”.)
  2. Use Kale. Pretty! And, it lasts right through frost, and even snow! Look for larger, colorful varieties at your nursery. Don’t buy the 4 inch pots from the grocery store nursery section. Big difference.
3. Use something other than plants to take it out of the “snooze” zone. An unusual container, adding pumpkins or squash to the container, using branches or other natural items as “accessories”… This also allows you to buy far fewer plants by filling space with other things of interest. 4. Don’t stop watering/ fertilizing… 5. Pack ’em in tight, because they won’t have a long, warm season of fast growth to fill in.Now, on with the inspiration! From landscape designer Deborah Silver, and her blog ‘Dirt Simple‘, these two fall containers epitomize the use of grasses, kale and unusual containers… Check out her blog, they do amazing work! A bunch of inspiring photos!


  From ‘VSF, New York‘, this florist created basket container is the coolest thing around. Branches, moss and a pumpkin keep company with Kale and Mums… anything but ordinary!
  From ‘BHG’, three plants, simple container, easy to duplicate!
  Lucy at ‘Craftberry Bush‘ did an amazing job on her fall front porch! Check out her use of grasses, containers, Kale and pumpkins… Really professional job!
  Another simple design, by ‘Midwest Living’…
  From ‘Canadian Gardening‘, this unusual fall window box has my vote for one of a kind! Love the eerie branches!
  Use a “Flower Tower” planter, (or DIY one from this video by Home Depot) to grow Kale! Creative!
  This homeowner used a tall branch to add height and substance, one licorice plant, and a pumpkin… Love the simpleness, yet so interesting! Finally, from ‘Pocket Full of Posies Design‘, this planting uses unusual containers to make this mum and grasses front door container really wow.
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Gina
2017年05月23日
Gina

I love having fresh herbs at my fingertips, without having to trek all the way through the garden for a few sprigs of basil. (Not that I don’t love an excuse to trek through the garden!) But having a container garden full of fresh herbs makes it a lot more likely that you will actually use them. And now that I finally have Steve softening on the idea of basil, I want a kitchen herb garden! We found these insanely cool herb garden container ideas, and I can’t wait to use one of them. In fact, I have my eye on one of these projects for some container veggies too! Our feature project above, is from Summer at ‘Simple Stylings’. Can I just say I LOVE this DIY paint can herb garden! I have a stretch of house siding like this right outside my backdoor, and I’ve been looking for a way to accent it so it isn’t so boring. Now I can have herbs close by too! BTW, if you don’t have paint cans, you can buy empty new ones at home Depot… Michael from ‘Inspired by Charm’ created this DIY chicken feeder herb garden. I love the idea of repurposing things from times gone past… History belongs in a garden, especially farm history. Check out all the photos on how he made this!
  From ‘Design Sponge’, this filing cabinet planter is a touch of modern genius! I think the trick would be to find a cabinet that has a flat bottom, and no major dents. And to use a really cool color. And wheels. They planted this with succulents, but I think I would mix herbs and even some small veggies in this! Step by step photos!
  From ‘Ikeahackers’, this Bjuron herb garden is really simple… Two boards, five Ikea planters and some hardware! Very simple tutorial.
  From ‘Remodelista‘, these vintage planters are from the shop ‘Love the Design‘ in Toronto. These are just mounted as a collage to the entry wall of their shop!
  Our very own DIY cinder block planter would look amazing with herbs planted in it! (We do have a little lavender in there in front!)
  ‘Young House Love’ shows us how to make an herb garden in a metal tub. Make sure you don’t leave a metal container in an area of hot sun without adequate water!
  From Carrie at ‘Making Lemonade’, this DIY trellis planter is another touch of Ikea brilliance! She uses those little pots with hooks that you find in their utensil storage systems, and hangs them on an ordinary trellis. Instant herb garden! This is part of a post on making a Mommy oasis, so definitely read on through!
  Want to get simpler? This trough herb garden by ‘Pottery Barn‘ could be DIY’ed by picking up a cool wooden container at a thrift or antique store, and lining it with plastic using a staple gun. Or just insert pots with saucers. Voila!
  Make a raised bed garden on wheels, from ‘A Beautiful Mess‘. They made this project using plans from ‘Sunset‘. I love the ideas of the wheels… not only can you move things around easily, you can move plants into sunnier or shadier conditions, based on their needs.
  Lastly, this galvanized pot idea comes from ‘Popsugar‘, through photos they took at the San Francisco Decorator’s Showcase in 2010. I like these because they are tall and deep for good root growth, but don’t take up too much of a footprint… perfect for patio or balcony gardens!
Do you prefer to grow your herbs in the ground, or in containers? Why? Share in comments!
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Gina
2017年05月23日
Gina

A lot of us love our container gardens… They allow you to grow things in a small space, or in a “no garden” space like a balcony, they cut down on maintenance chores, and they bring plants right up to the places you spend time so you can enjoy them! Oh, and they are pretty, too! But did you know you can go beyond the traditional annuals in a container? Almost anything can be grown in a container when the right requirements are met, don’t be afraid to think out of the box. (Or pot!) First, a quick refresh on the basics for container gardening. Always match the size of the container to the size of the plants, especially large plants. Nothing makes a container garden fail faster than outgrowing it’s space too quickly! That having been said, plants in container should be placed closer together than they would be in the ground. Everything is concentrated into a smaller space, including water and fertilizer, so they can tolerate, and look better, planted snugly. This especially applies to annuals that have shallow root systems and only last one season. Always choose a good potting mix for your container, never use garden soil. Garden soil placed into containers is not light enough and will compact, not allowing the roots to breathe. Containers need lots of water. In the heat of summer, especially smaller containers may need watering every day. You can set up a drip system if you group your containers together. Also, watch for pots that dry out extremely fast… Dark colored pots, metal pots or porous pots like terra cotta can be zapped of water in a few hours in the hot summer sun. Fertilizer also leaches out of the container faster. Use a diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks for most container grown plants. Consider using a potting mix with fertilizer pre-mixed in, like Miracle Gro. One of the benefits of using containers is that they are mobile. Remember to outfit larger containers with wheeled platforms to make moving them easier, or use a hand truck. Here are our picks for best unexpected plants you can grow in containers. Our first picks are from ‘HGTV Gardens‘, both above and below. The top photo is a great example of using containers with unexpected plants. The focal plant (the taller spiky one)  in these mobile containers are artichokes! Filled in with perennials and annuals, these containers offer a great aesthetic, and veggies too. Below is an example of using containers to create a typical hedge. Instead of plantings these boxwood straight in the ground, they are higher up to block views, and can be moved if necessary. Yep, they look cool too.
  Don’t think you can plant trees in containers? Think again. These birch trees are placed  in large containers, and because the root ball is kept from growing outward, the whole tree remains smaller and more manageable. Oh, yes, did we mention you can move them? Photo by ‘My Landscapes‘.
  Want trees that give a little bit more? ‘A Cultivated Nest’ shows us how to grow apple trees in containers. She uses them as screens, and the apples are a bonus! There are lots of other type of fruit trees that come in dwarf or columnar varieties as well. Check out her tip on self pollinating varieties.
  Citrus trees can be tough to grow in some parts of the country. Did you know that if you grow them in containers, you can bring them into a sunroom or sunny window for the winter? Photo by ‘HGTV‘.
  You already know there are many veggies you can grow in pots… Watermelon? You think I’m kidding, don’t ya’? Well jump on over to ‘Gardening Know How‘ and find out how to grow these  veggies that are traditionally a space hog, in pots!
  You may have seen small decorative bulbs in pots at the nursery, but what about larger bulbs and tubers, like Iris and Dahlias? They can be grown successfully in pots as well. Photo by ‘HGTV‘.
  Vines can also grow in pots, you just need to make sure they have proper support. You can either set the pot in front of a wall or trellis, or provide a teepee within the container so that it can be moved when necessary. Photo by Taylors Clematis. From ‘BHG’, learn how to grow berries in containers. These raspberries and blueberry plants do great when the right varieties are chosen, and they receive enough sun.

So don’t let the idea of using pots and containers limit you to marigolds and petunias! Use them to your full advantage and try these unexpected plants in containers!
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Gina
2017年05月23日
Gina

We love water in a garden because its one of the basic elements of life… And it reminds us of a pleasant stream or idyllic pond, right in our own backyard space! However, if you have a small garden, or simply don’t want to go to all the work of digging out an in ground water feature, DIY container water gardens are an easy and fun project. You can create a simple fountain, or grow pretty pond plants as well. Check out these projects perfect for any DIY gardener! And if you need some help with what to plant in your new container, check out our post on pond plants. Our feature project above and below, is from Vidya at ‘What’s Ur Home Story?’. Her tutorial on her DIY container water garden lets you create this mini pond on any patio, and it’s easy! She tells you how to control mosquitos, and how to add fish as well. Her water lilies turned out so pretty!
  ‘Midwest Living’ shows us how to make 3 easy water gardens, complete with good explanations on how this little biosystem works.

  Don’t know where to get supplies for your water garden? ‘Martha’ gives us her list of their favorite mail order companies for water plants and supplies.
  Your local public garden may put on free classes on creating a water garden, like this one at ‘Wave Hill‘ garden and cultural center in NY. This pic is also a good example of keeping it simple… You don’t need a lot of different pond plants to make your water garden work.
  Here is a great idea from ‘BJL Aquascapes‘… Use underwater lighting in your container garden and make it a perfect evening focal point! Even if you don’t spend much time in the garden after dark, if it can be seen indoors, it’s a great design element that looks high end for just a few dollars. Check with local nurseries or online suppliers. Lastly, if you want to grow the most desired water plants of all time, the water lily, then check out these tips from ‘Blue Lotus Farm‘! The tropical varieties are more expensive then the hardy ones, so don’t get discouraged if the first lilies you see at the nursery seem pricey.
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Gina
2017年05月22日
Gina

If you want to get crafty in the garden, for the garden, or just as a way to keep your thumb green during the winter months, we have the project for you! Hypertufa is a mix of concrete and other elements that is lightweight, easy to work with, can be molded or even carved, and is a perfect project for both beginner and experienced crafters and gardeners. You can create pots, containers, art… ok, we will just let these cool tutorials speak for themselves, ok? BTW… you can even do this on a covered kitchen table with the kids! All you need is a place to let them cure, and you get amazing results for just a little creative effort. Oh, yeah. It’s fun! Our feature photo above is from ‘Martha’. She shows us how to make these bowl hypertufas using a kitchen mixing bowl as a mold! (Can you say dollar store?) These would look great inside or out, and she has a bunch of other variations as well, including a basketweave patterned hypertufa. Check it out! The basic recipe (Although there are TONS of variations!) From ‘Lowes‘. 1 Part Portland Cement 1 Part Perlite 1 Part Peat Moss 1 Part Water (Can be adjusted to consistency needed for each project) Mix dry ingredients with gloved hands before adding water. Mix well. Thick oatmeal is a good place to start, thickness wise. Spray inside of mold with non stick cooking spray. Pack mixture into mold in whatever way you wish to create sides of containers, art… whatever! Put inside closed plastic bag for 24-36 hours. This keeps it from drying too quickly, which can cause cracking. Now set in some out of the way place for 2-3 weeks to totally cure. Pop off mold, use a brush or sponge to rub off any imperfections. Done! Ok, you can see I was pretty casual with the basic directions here. That’s ’cause it’s a very forgiving medium, so have some fun with it! Most of these tutorials have their own take on the directions as well.
  From Pam at ‘House of Hawthornes’, everything about making hypertufa containers. Make sure you take note at what she used for molds… Ok, just trust me, it works!
  ‘This Old House’ shows us it isn’t just for making containers! Make this hypertufa table! Use their plans for the whole table, or just make the top and use it with an existing base.
  Learn to make a hypertufa planter from ‘Gardeners Supply’. As you can see, they used theirs for a container water garden!
  We LOVE this hypertufa tough from ‘Dirty Horticulture’… it has such an organic feel, like it’s been there 100 years! Lots of great tips on making molds as well. Hypertufa garden seat by ‘Flat Earth Designs’ via ‘My Notting Hill‘ in Texas. Are we starting to see the versatility in this medium?
  Make a hypertufa millstone for over a fountain, with help from ‘Houzz GardenWeb’!
  This wicker basket hypertufa is also from ‘Martha’ An easy variation, I love these for a country or traditional porch!
  Lastly, these hypertufa containers use recycled items as molds… I really like the texture the veggie oil container made! From ‘Home Life Science’.
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