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10 Things Worth Growing in Pots This Summer That Aren't Flowers

By Donna Moyer 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.

Posted in beginner gardening, coleus, container gardening, deck planters, edible containers, herb garden, lemongrass, ornamental plants, patio pots, pineapple mint, relaxed gardener, summer gardening, what to grow in containers

10 Little Summer Garden Moments Worth Slowing Down For

By Donna Moyer 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!

Posted in container gardening, enjoy your garden, garden joy, garden life, garden moments, herb garden, low maintenance garden, relaxed gardener, slow gardening, summer gardening

How to Keep Your Garden Going Strong All Summer — Without Spending Your Weekends on Chores

By Donna Moyer 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.

Posted in beginner gardening, deadheading, garden habits, garden routine, garden tips, low maintenance garden, relaxed gardener, soaker hose, summer garden maintenance, weeding

How to Set Up Your Garden in May So It Almost Takes Care of Itself All Summer

By Donna Moyer 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.

Posted in beginner gardening, garden setup, low maintenance garden, May gardening, mulching, relaxed gardener, soaker hose, spring gardening, watering tips, weed control

Why Container Gardens Are the Smartest Thing a Busy Gardener Can Do This Spring

By Donna Moyer 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.

Posted in beginner gardening, busy gardeners, container gardening, ergonomic gardening, gardening tips, low maintenance garden, patio garden, relaxed gardener, spring gardening