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Comment RSSJade is one of my favourite plants to grow in pots. It isn’t water hungry or demanding. It strikes from cuttings easily and in periods of extreme drought, has a stunning bloom.
I’ve had success growing Jade in all size pots. I’ve had one thrive in a pot that is about 12cm in diameter and another that flourished in a large …
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26.10.08 # 9:42 # Container Gardening # No CommentHow To Grow Carrots In Containers
5.10.08 # 20:19 # Container Gardening # No CommentCarrots aren’t really suited for pot culture. The majority of their growth is below the ground, which makes monitoring difficult. I have found two ways to grow carrots in containers.
1. Use a shorter variety of carrot.
A good example is the round carrot, pictured opposite. You could probably fit many of these into a polystyrene box that was filled to the …
How to Grow Bok Choy In Containers
5.10.08 # 20:03 # Container Gardening # No Comment Bok Choy does quite well in containers, but the plants size is very dependent on the pot. If you use polystyrene boxes, they often don’t grow as big as plants in the garden bed.
This is only relevant depending on the intended harvest. For a single, or hobby gardener, a small container may suffice.
Rather than a larger surface area you …
How to Grow Parsley in a Pot
5.10.08 # 18:54 # Container Gardening # No CommentIt may be hard to tell via the picture opposite, but this is Parsley in a container. The plant is ideal for container culture.
I allocate one pot for Parsley and just leave it. It requires no care. It self seeds and as you can see, the seeds can spread for a considerable distance around it. I usually separate it from …
How to grow Pepinos in Containers
5.10.08 # 17:02 # Container Gardening # No CommentThe Pepino is a sprawling plant and not suited to container culture if your after a large yield. It grows to about one meter high but prefers to sprawl along the ground.
Despite that, my Pepino is happily growing in a pot where it has been for the past 6 months. I produces yields of about 20 fruit twice a year.
On …
How To Grow Thyme In Containers
5.10.08 # 16:13 # Container Gardening # No CommentThyme appears to LOVE container life. This specimen was planted in the same pot as basil. The basil completely took over the pot. Later in that year, we got chickens who loved to sit and scratch in the pot. This killed the remaining basil.
Despite its tough life, it has survived really well. It doesn’t need any special care and appears …
How To Grow Bay Laurel In Containers
2.10.08 # 19:56 # Container Gardening # No Comment My bay loves container culture. This plant was originally purchased two years ago and was barely 20 centimeters high.
When outside of a pot, a bay tree can grow many meters high and take up a lot of room. Its root system can also cause some damage. Growing in pots can allow you to use the garden space for food …
Renters Guide: A Portable Garden
2.10.08 # 19:13 # Container Gardening # No CommentSick of paying exorbitant food prices at the supermarket? A food garden can be the answer. I love getting fresh produce from the garden. Many renters often refrain from starting their own food garden citing a number of objections. This article aims to show you that despite your living situation, it is possible to save money with a food garden.
Before …
How To Grow Sage In Containers
2.10.08 # 16:16 # Container Gardening # No CommentPineapple Sage is very easy to grow in containers. The featured picture has been in the pot for two years and is thriving.
We initially kept the seedling in its original pot for a week. Many stores offer biodegradable pots but these take a long time for the roots to break through. We found it easier just to take them out …
Growing Strawberries In Containers
22.09.08 # 9:43 # Container Gardening # No CommentStrawberries are ideal for growing in containers. I’ve tried them in multiple containers and had great success with all of them. The only problems I’ve had are when the container is in an area with poor sun.
They can grow in shallow pots, including polystyrene boxes. I propagate all my runners in these boxes. You can protect them from pets or …