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10 Things Worth Growing in Pots This Summer That Aren't Flowers
Jun 04, 2026
When most people think about container gardening they think flowers. But some of the
most interesting, useful, and beautiful things you can grow in a pot this summer have
nothing to do with flowers at all.
Here are ten of them — plus the one thing to know
before you plant anything anywhere.
10 Little Summer Garden Moments Worth Slowing Down For
May 28, 2026
We spend a lot of time tending our gardens. Not nearly enough time enjoying them.
Here are ten small, ordinary summer moments — including one involving fresh basil
and a tomato mozzarella salad — that are worth actually slowing down for.
Read on for inspiration!
How to Keep Your Garden Going Strong All Summer — Without Spending Your Weekends on Chores
May 21, 2026
For most of my gardening life I was an all-or-nothing gardener. Big sessions or
nothing at all. What changed everything wasn't a new technique — it was a shift to
short daily tours and quick spruce-ups.
Read on to find out how a little bit, done regularly,keeps your garden going all summer long.
How to Set Up Your Garden in May So It Almost Takes Care of Itself All Summer
May 14, 2026
I asked my followers what their biggest gardening challenge was. About 80% said weeds.
The rest said watering. Just two things — and both are almost entirely solvable with
two simple things you can put in place right now in May. Read on to find out what they are.
The Best Herbs to Grow in Containers This Summer — And How to Keep Them Happy With Minimal Effort
May 07, 2026
Herb gardening was my first real gardening success. And after more than 40 years of
growing herbs — from a dedicated in-ground garden to containers right outside my
kitchen door — I can tell you that it's still one of my favorite things to do.
Here's how to make the most of herbs in containers this summer.
Why Container Gardens Are the Smartest Thing a Busy Gardener Can Do This Spring
Apr 30, 2026
When I downsized from a large home with a big landscape, I wondered if I'd have to give up gardening. Containers turned out to be the answer — and now they're my favorite way to garden. Here's why they might be yours too.
The Spring Haircut Your Perennials Are Waiting For
Apr 23, 2026
One of the simplest and most rewarding spring tasks gets skipped more often than it should. Here is why your perennials need a spring haircut right now and exactly how to do it.
If Plant Shopping Overwhelms You, Start With This
Apr 16, 2026
Most gardeners start shopping by thinking about color. But there is one question that cuts through the overwhelm faster than any plant list. Here is where to actually start before your next nursery visit.
Before You Buy Another Plant, Check These 3 Things First
Apr 09, 2026
The number one source of plant regret is not a lack of knowledge. It is buying plants that were never a good fit. Here are three quick checks to run before anything goes in your cart this spring.
Can You Plant Yet? Here Is the Spring Timing Check I Would Use First
Apr 02, 2026
Every April the garden centers fill up and the urge to plant everything hits hard. But warm days are not the same as safe planting conditions. Here is the simple timing check I would run before buying a single plant this spring.
Read on!
What to Actually Clean Up in Spring (and What to Leave Alone)
Mar 26, 2026
Every spring I get the urge to go out and clear everything at once. Rake it all, cut it all back, make the whole garden look neat and new. And every spring I have to remind myself: that’s not how spring cleanup actually works. Some of what’s sitting in your beds right now is doing a job. The question is knowing what to move and what to leave alone. Here’s my relaxed, practical guide to spring cleanup — the things that are genuinely safe to tackle now, and the things that are better left a few more weeks. Read on...
Yes, You Can Plant Something in March. Here’s Where to Start.
Mar 19, 2026
Every March, I get the same question: can I plant anything yet? And every March I say the same thing: yes, but let’s talk about what. March is not the time for annuals. It is, however, a genuinely good time for perennials — whether you’re dividing ones you already have, or adding something new to the garden. You just need to know which plants are ready, what to look for, and what to skip until the time is right. Here’s my honest, no-overwhelm guide to planting in March. Read on...
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