Gardening
How to Grow Swiss Chard in Containers (Cut-and-Come-Again)
How to grow Swiss chard in containers: pot size, soil, when to sow in spring, how to harvest outer leaves, and how to keep one pot…
Gardening
How to Grow Cilantro in Containers (and Stop It Bolting)
How to grow cilantro in containers on a balcony or windowsill: the right pot size, cool-season timing, succession sowing, and what to do when it bolts.
Gardening
How to Grow Parsley in Containers, Even Indoors in Winter
Grow parsley in containers on a balcony or windowsill: the deep pot, the slow seeds, the light it needs, and how to cut it so it…
Gardening
How to Grow Radishes in Containers (Ready in 4 Weeks)
Radishes are the fastest crop you can grow in a pot. Here's how to grow radishes in containers: the right depth, thinning, watering, and why they…
Gardening
How to Grow Scallions in Containers (From Seed, on a Balcony)
Scallions are the easiest onion to grow in a pot. Here's how to sow bunching onions in a grow bag, keep them cutting for months, and…
Gardening
How to Grow Edible Flowers From Seed Indoors This Winter
Violas, calendula, and snapdragons want a head start. Here's how to grow edible flowers from seed indoors with a windowsill and a clip light before spring.
Gardening
Companion Planting Tomatoes, Basil & Marigolds in Pots
You can companion plant in containers, not just in-ground beds. Here's how I pair tomatoes, basil, and marigolds in the same pot on my small balcony.
Gardening
How to Prevent Damping-Off in Seedlings Started Indoors
Seedlings that flop over at the soil line are usually damping-off. Here's how I prevent it on a windowsill: clean cups, fresh mix, gentle watering, and…
Gardening
The Best Potting Mix for Container Vegetables
The potting mix I actually use for container vegetables, why bagged garden soil ruins pots, and how to feed a mix through a whole growing season.
Gardening
How to Grow Cucumbers in Containers on a Small Balcony
Want to grow cucumbers in containers? Here's the pot size, the trellis, and the watering routine that keeps a small balcony vine producing all summer long.