Gardening
How to Grow Ginger in a Pot, Even Without a Yard or a Garden
Yes, you can grow ginger in a pot. Start a grocery-store rhizome indoors this winter, keep it warm, and harvest tender baby ginger by late summer…
Gardening
How to Pot Up Seedlings Into Bigger Containers Step by Step
Learn how to pot up seedlings into bigger containers: when they're ready, how deep to set them, and how to keep them sturdy on a windowsill…
Gardening
How to Grow Carrots in Containers on a Balcony or Patio
You can grow carrots in containers, no yard needed. Here's the pot depth, the right short varieties, and the watering that gives you straight, sweet roots.
Gardening
How to Grow Bush Beans in Containers on a Small Balcony
Bush beans are the easiest vegetable I grow in pots. Here's how to grow bush beans in containers: the right bag, the right mix, and when…
Gardening
How to Reuse Potting Soil in Containers (and When Not To)
How to reuse potting soil in containers: what to toss, how to sift and refresh it with fresh mix and fertilizer, and how to store it…
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How to Start Pepper Seeds Indoors for Container Growing
Peppers are slow starters, so you sow them early. Here's how to start pepper seeds indoors on a windowsill with a clip light, then pot them…
Gardening
The Best Supplies for Starting Seeds Indoors (Small Space)
The best supplies for starting seeds indoors on a balcony budget: the light, mix, meter, and watering can I trust, plus honest notes on what each…
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How to Start Onions from Seed Indoors for a Balcony Garden
Start onions from seed indoors this winter: when to sow, how to light them, why to trim the tops, and how to grow full-size bulbs in…
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How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps on a Windowsill (What Works)
Regrow kitchen scraps on a windowsill: green onions are the real winner, celery and romaine give a modest return. Here's what works, what doesn't, and how.
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How to Grow Salad Greens Under a Grow Light This Winter
How to grow salad greens under a grow light on a windowsill or shelf: the tray, the mix, the light height, and the cut-and-come-again habit for…