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 ...

No garden space? These seven foods grow surprisingly well in containers.

If you like what fresh herbs can do for your food, you’ll love having them at your fingertips. These Mason jar gardens are attractive, easy to make and small enough to fit on a kitchen windowsill.

One of the best ways to try your hand at herb gardening is to grow them in containers. Starting your "herb garden" in containers allows you to discover which plants you use most often in the kitchen, ...

Are you looking for a simple and stylish way to add some life to your front porch? Look no further than a mixed container herb garden. Not only will it bring some greenery and fragrance to your ...

Bright veins and vibrant foliage make this perennial herb a standout in container gardens, adding color and fresh flavor to small growing spaces.

Often, we focus on one sense in patio gardens: sight. However, the space also benefits from catering to our sense of smell.

“Complete Container Herb Gardening: Design and Grow Beautiful, Bountiful Herb-Filled Pots” by Sue Goetz ($26.99, Cool Springs Press): Readers will like this user-friendly, practical guide to creating ...

Start by growing herbs you like to use for seasoning food and beverages, making pesto or preserving. Include some with fragrance for a bit of aromatherapy. Make sure the plants you select will thrive ...

One of my favorite spring gardening projects is planting up a container herb garden. Even though spring weather is still cool and moist at times, I always discover a plentiful selection of herbs at ...

Now that we're in the peak of winter, it's probably unlikely that we're doing heavy work on our outdoor gardens right now. However, there are some plants that can still thrive indoors: herbs! ABOUT ...

If you like what fresh herbs can do for your food, you’ll love having them at your fingertips. These Mason jar gardens are attractive, easy to make and small enough to fit on a kitchen windowsill.