Beautiful, delicious, aromatic and self-sufficient, herbs represent a form of perfection in the garden. Culinary herbs are singularly suited to growing in pots and other containers — they love a dry, ...

Is there anything more picturesque and charming than an old-fashioned herb garden? Fortunately, you don't need a sprawling yard to grow an assortment of delicious herbs. Many can thrive in pots and ...

Is there anything more delightful than planting your own edible herb garden? Herbs are fabulously aromatic and hold the secret to unlocking the flavor of many foods. Yet they have more to offer ...

Basil thrives in containers because it likes the warmth, and pots are great at retaining the day's heat. This is the best way to grow basil in northern or short-season climates. This common pizza and ...

Shaun Mercer of Glen Allen Greenhouse visits Peggy Singlemann to talk about growing herbs in containers and how to choose the proper soil and light conditions for your plants. Featured on VHG episode ...

There are many combinations of herbs that work in containers and varieites that you can grow for taste as well as for their ornamental properties. Many can be easily grown from seed, but to save time, ...

Windowsill gardens, small container gardens and houseplants are ways to help you exercise your green thumb when you don’t have a large space for planting. Small container gardens are perfect for those ...

Dark pots are an easy way to give a little extra heat to plants that need it. Watch your watering, and your garden will ...

As outdoor spaces have shrunk and the pace of life has become much faster than it used to be, new types of gardens have had to emerge. The best landscapes now aren’t measured in square footage or ...

From carryout to leftover storage, the convenience of plastic food containers is undeniable. Considering how much plastic waste is created every year, it seems a shame to throw away containers that ...