Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Horticulturist Mary Beth Musgrove presents a container gardening primer. She features helpful tables with suggested varieties and pot sizes.
http://www.aces.edu/department/extcomm/publications/anr/anr-... |
Aquatic Gardening
Describes how to set up a mini-aquatic garden in a tub or other small container. Suggests submerged and floating plants to add to the garden.
http://www.ag.usask.ca/cofa/departments/hort/hortinfo/yards/... |
at-home-garden.com
Guide offers advice to the urban and home gardener. Read articles on container gardening, composting and getting a garden ready for spring.
http://www.at-home-garden.com/ |
Better Homes and Gardens - Container Gardens
Cover article from the May, 1995 issue offers suggestions for creating a unique and eye-pleasing container garden.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1041/n5_v73/16873720/p1/... |
Better Homes and Gardens - Containers that Say Welcome
Article published in the July, 1997 issue offers up various suggestions for creating container gardens in the yard.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1041/n7_v75/19523043/p1/... |
Botany Encyclopedia of Plants and Botanical Dictionary.
This encyclopedia of plants and flowers covers topics of care and culture for plants ranging from annuals, to houseplants, to trees and shrubs.
http://www.botany.com/ |
Bulb.com - Container Planting
Lists plants suitable for potting or forcing for early bloom.
http://www.bulb.com/summer/sumcontainer.asp |
Bulb.com - Tropical Plants in Containers
Advice on tropical bulb culture and containers. Includes descriptions of several tropicals.
http://www.bulb.com/summer/tropical.asp |
City Dwellers Guide to Fresh & Healthy Home-Grown Food
Read about the benefits of a community container garden from this environmental organization. Includes tips on materials and getting started.
http://www.arts4all.com/elca/cover.html |
City Farmer's Urban Agriculture Notes
Publication of Canada's Office of Urban Agriculture provides news and tips for growing fruits and vegetables in the city.
http://www.cityfarmer.org/ |
Colorado Container Gardening
Article provides on transplanting, watering, and selecting plants for container gardens.
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/PUBS/COLUMNGW/grcont.... |
Container Cucumbers
Find out which cucumber varieties are best suited to container gardens and review the tips on soil preparation and watering.
http://www.garden.org/qanda/nga/articledetails.taf?id=318&kw... |
Container Gardening Forum - GardenWeb
Post questions about container gardening or review the tips offered in this discussion forum. Hosted by GardenWeb.
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/contain/ |
Container Gardening in Kawasaki
Resident of Kawasaki, Japan tells the story of his patio garden. US gardeners will be interested in the detailed descriptions of Japanese herbs.
http://www.top.or.jp/~melby/container.html |
Container Gardening Indoors
Discusses plants' light, temperature, and soil requirements, and provides a list of vegetables suitable for container gardening.
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod03/03900093.html |
Container Gardening Projects
Find articles with tips on planting terrariums, vegetable container gardens, and window boxes.
http://mel.lib.mi.us/science/contain.html |
Container Gardens for the College Bound
Students in small spaces can still put their hands in the dirt. Find out some dorm-friendly gardening options by reading this article.
http://suite101.com/article.cfm/container_gardening/25003 |
Container Vegetable Gardening
Recommends vegetable varieties suitable for container gardening and provides tips on planting, fertilizing, and watering.
http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8105.html |
Container-Grown Fruit
Presents suggestions on choosing a container and offers instructions for planting, fertilizing and pruning container fruit trees.
http://www.garden.org/qanda/nga/articledetails.taf?id=99&kwd... |
Containergardening.com
Browse the catalog of container garden supplies, send questions via email, subscribe to the mailing list, or join the discussion forum.
http://www.containergardening.com/ |
Containers That Say Welcome
Better Homes and Gardens article features photos and suggestions for designing container gardens.
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/story.jhtml?storyid=%2Ftemplatedata%2... |
Containing Your Vegetable Garden
Read about selecting the right plant and pot for a vegetable container garden. Includes tips on planting, watering, and fertilizing.
http://www.naturalland.com/gv/tt/contgard.htm |
Dan West Garden Center - Container Gardening
Browse through the recommendations of this nursery. Ideas focus on choosing creative containers and selecting the proper soil mixture.
http://www.danwest.com/tipsContainers.htm |
Denise Vogt Designs - Container Gardens
Take a look at a few unusual and artistic container gardens from this designer. She also offers visual tips to consider before planting.
http://www.dvdesigns.com/cont_gardens.html |
Dwarf Fruit Trees
Explore the advantages of dwarf apple, pear, and peach trees which are well adapted for use in small gardens. Lists disadvantages, as well.
http://www.ag.fvsu.edu/html/publications/teletips/lawn%20and... |
EarthBox
A revolutionary container for growing vegetables and flowers. It's self-watering and self-fertilizing.
http://www.earthbox.com/ |
Eight Rules for Creative Container Gardens
Get out of that planting rut. This guide features helpful and reassuring tips for planning a show-stopping container garden.
http://www.gardenguides.com/articles/_eightrulesprint.htm |
Enabling Garden, The
Disabled, elderly, or house-bound gardeners can still enjoy their hobby. Guides to species, containers, and tips on improving accessibility.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/enabling_garden |
Fernlea Flowers - Container Gardens Tips and Techniques
Flower grower provides hints on sweet smelling annuals, good perennials and how to control bugs organically. Find links to other gardening info.
http://www.fernlea.com/contain/cgtips.htm |
Florian Greenhouse, Inc.
Browse the catalog of commercial and residential solariums and greenhouses. Order a full color brochure and call to find the closest dealer.
http://www.florian-greenhouse.com/ |
Flow 'n Grow
Learn about and purchase this product, manufactured from recycled polyethylene and designed to prevent over watering plants in garden containers.
http://www.flowngrow.com/ |
Flower & Garden Magazine - Birdhouse Plant Pokes
March 1998 FindArticles feature presents instructions for building miniature bird house decorations for house plant pots. Learn paint techniques.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1082/n2_v42/20365001/p1/... |
Flower & Garden Magazine - Planting a Sink Garden
Learn how to plant a sink garden, starting from the choice of sink and flowers to the installation and finally to the growth and care.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1082/n4_v42/20912190/p1/... |
Flower & Garden Magazine - Potting Soil Basics
Learn about the importance of quality potting soil in indoor gardening with this article from Find Articles.
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1082/3_43/54851905/p1/ar... |
Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers
Gardeners who are older or have a physical disability will appreciate this very detailed article on setting up the garden to meet specific needs.
http://www.hort.vt.edu/human/pub426020d.html |
Gardening.com Container Gardening
Provides guidelines for choosing a container and potting soil. Includes a list of recommended flowers and vegetables suitable for containers.
http://www.gardenguides.com/TipsandTechniques/container.htm |
Gardensgreen - Raised Container Gardens
Those needing containers may appreciate these cedar boxes. Features a variety of sizes and heights, including one suitable for wheelchair users.
http://www.gardensgreen.com/container_gardens.htm |
Graham's Paradise Garden
Tour a city garden for inspiration on gardening in small spaces. Post gardening questions on the message board, or join the chat room.
http://www.maigold.co.uk/ |
Grow a Beautiful Small Garden
Discover the four basic landscape principles to consider when cultivating mini gardens. Suggests plants that work well in small spaces.
http://www.nce.unr.edu/nceclark/mgkb/display.asp?whatid=42 |
Growing Fruit in Containers
Includes a list of fruits that can successfully be grown in containers and planting instructions.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/scripts/htmlgen.exe?DOCUMENT_MG243 |
Herb Container Gardens
Herbs are often perfect candidates for containers. Find out how to get started and don't miss the advice on special plants to repel insects.
http://www.ames.com/advice/advice9805.html |
HGTV - Trough Gardens
Follow the step-by-step instructions for making a stone-like trough for growing plants. Includes details on materials and planting.
http://www.hgtv.com/HGTV/project/0,1158,GALA_project_12143,F... |
Home Harvest
Online catalog for organic, hydroponic, indoor and container gardening.
http://homeharvest.com/ |
ICanGarden.com - Container Gardening
Learn all about starting containers, working with hanging baskets, and the quirks of this gardening form. Includes links to other topics.
http://www.icangarden.com/special_interest/container.htm |
Jason's Bonsai Page
Check the recommended books area, view images of Jason's bonsai, or read about the history of these diminutive plants.
http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Island/8940/ |
Karen's Pacific Northwest Garden Web Page
Take a tour of one woman's patio container garden. Features color photos and a description of her planning process.
http://www2.whidbey.com/kayjay10/containr.htm |
Lasting Blooms.com
Offers a step by step guide to creating gardens in containers. Find design ideas, check out tips, and visit the gardening forum.
http://www.lastingblooms.com/ |
Learnfree.com - Container Gardening
Offers instructions on how to set up and care fro potted plants. Watch videos about potting soil options, annuals and promoting blooming.
http://www.learnfree-home.com/container-gardening/ |
MarthaBaker.com
Garden designer Martha Baker offers ideas to spice up backyards. Consider sporting a plant container, arbor, garden statue or stone fountain.
http://www.marthabaker.com/ |
Minigardening
Article outlines the vegetables best suited to container gardening and offers links to general gardening information.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VH032 |
North Carolina Cooperative Extension - Container Garden
Nancy Anderson offers a detailed and useful primer on growing all sorts of flowers, herbs and vegetables in contained spaces.
http://cumberla.ces.state.nc.us/pubs/containgarden.html |
Novelty Manufacturing - Building A Better Garden
Discover several projects for window boxes, planters, and other kinds of container gardens. Includes instructions and a list of supplies.
http://www.noveltymfg.com/consumers/conProjects.html |
Penn State Urban Gardening Program
Establishes community gardens in Pennsylvania and maintains a hotline for people to phone in their gardening questions.
http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/COEXT/regions/southeast/philadel... |
Perennials for Containers
Includes a list of perennial plants suitable for container gardening and provides tips on caring for container gardens during the winter.
http://www.budsgarden.com/contain.html |
Rooftop Gardens
Order a series of pamphlets describing how to start and maintain a rooftop garden. Lists advantages for creating an urban oasis on the roof.
http://www.cityfarmer.org/rooftop59.html#rooftop |
Saturday Evening Post - Going To Bed With Baby's Breath
Humorous look at implementing the practical environmental tips from "How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 Houseplants that Purify Your Home or Office."
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1189/1_271/53542677/p1/a... |
Saturday Evening Post - How to Grow Fresh Air
Learn about the living filters in this review of the book subtitled "50 Houseplants that Purify Your Home or Office."
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_dls/m1189/1_271/53542676/p1/a... |
Simple Gardens
Garden accessories shop offers tips on container gardening. Visit the bookstore, request a catalog, and view the inventory of containers.
http://homepages.together.net/~smplgrdn/grow.htm |
Small Deciduous Trees
Suggests deciduous trees and shrubs that are suitable for planting in patios and small spaces. From Colorado State Univ. Cooperative Extension.
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/PTLK/1716.htm |
Small Fruit in the Home Garden
Offers advice on growing fruits that do well in small spaces, such as strawberries, grapes, and blueberries. Suggests specific plant varieties.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-840/426-840.html |
Small Gardens
London gardener offers insight on the challenge of gardening in small spaces. View an award winning garden hidden on a Philadelphia rooftop.
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~gphughes/yours.htm |
Small-Space Patio Gardens
Learn how to grow flowers and vegetables in containers, and how to select appropriate pots for planting. Gives an example of a patio garden.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/urban_gardening/5396 |
Suite101.com - Container Gardening
Browse through this collection of articles, including container garden feng shui, special seeds and dorm gardens. Includes discussion areas.
http://209.52.189.2/welcome.cfm/container_gardening |
Sunshine GardenHouse
US's largest manufacturer of greenhouse kits includes their history, photos, details on materials and sizes, prices, FAQs and a dealer locator.
http://www.gardenhouse.com/ |
Tropical Pet Plant
Read about this small tropical plant that requires only water to grow. See plant styles and place an order.
http://www.tropicalpet.com/ |
University of Connecticut - Container Gardening
Check out a basic overview of starting a container garden. Includes plant suggestions and tips on how to conserve moisture by double-potting.
http://www.lib.uconn.edu/CANR/ces/ipm/homegrnd/htms/34cntnr.... |
University of Florida Extension - EDIS
Provides a database of publications, software tools, and image files related to farming. Find notes on crop and animal topics.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ |
University of Vermont Extension - Small Space Gardening
Offers several helpful tips for the new container gardener. Check out the recommended pot sizes and planting ideas.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/articles/vegeta... |
Urban Garden
Discover the monthly progressions of this Vancouver, British Columbia, garden located on one resident's deck. Provides tips and ideas.
http://www.urbangarden.com/ |
Vegetable Gardening In Containers
Find a list of varieties suitable for container gardens and read about fertilizing, transplanting, and maintaining vegetable gardens.
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/container/conta... |
Virginia Cooperative Extension - Indoor Gardening
Indoor gardening based on recent research. Offers information on cut flowers, potted plants, growing from seed, indoor culture, and monthly gardening tips.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Docs.woa/wa/getcat?... |
We The People Rooftop Garden
View a rooftop garden constructed and maintained by volunteers in Oakland, CA. Includes a garden plan and a list of plants being cultivated.
http://www.wtp.org/RooftopGarden.html |
Window Box Designs
Review this article for tips on planting and maintaining a window box. Recommends plants for shady and sunny spots.
http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/projects/g24wndw.htm |
Windowbox.com
Explore an ecommerce resource for urbanites desiring green thumbs. See how to grow plants on a porch, deck, terrace, patio, or windowsill.
http://www.windowbox.com/ |
WVU Extension Container Gardening
Read about the advantages of container gardening, lists flowers and vegetables suitable for containers, and provides a bibliography.
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/homegard/cntanegrd.htm |
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