Category: Container Gardening
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Thomas Jefferson’s Cayenne Peppers
Cayenne peppers have been a mainstay at Eastborn Gardens since 2014. These plants are descendants from the seed stock grown at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home. More than that, cayenne peppers represent my second start in gardening, and the reason I wanted to become a gardener.
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How to go on Vacation Without Hiring a Plant Sitter
Spring Break, Memorial Day, Forth of July, Labor Day, or generic Summer Vacation are all great times to get out and see the world. But what happens to your houseplants when you’re not there to care for them? Don’t come home to wilted or dead plants. These tips and tricks will keep your plants alive…
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Transplanting Seedlings Outdoors
Finally, spring planting time is here! It’s time to transplant our seedlings from their cozy seed starters and give them new homes in the great outdoors. In our case, because we don’t have much land to plant directly in-ground, we’re transplanting in raised beds and containers off of our back porch.
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How to Move With Plants Without Really Crying
The easiest way to kill a house plant is to move. But there are things that you can do to prepare your houseplants and give them the best possible chances to survive in your new home. Here’s what I learned when moving cross-country with my container garden.
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Beginner Container Gardening: You Are Your Plants’ Whole World
A container garden is a beautiful thing for any home. It makes no difference how large or small a home may be; whether it has a patio, balcony, or deck; or where in the world it may be located, be it country, suburban, or urban. Container gardens can be designed to fill any space you…