Container Gardening

Almost any vegetable or herb will grow in a container if it’s filled with enough good soil to support the roots. Most of the time, the bigger the better.

Tomato plants in a big pot on a deck What Size Pot?

Resist the urge to plant in a too-small pot. How do you know what size is best? Generally, the bigger the better. Use our guide for the minimum pot size for many vegetables and herbs. This guide is for one … Continue reading →

Chard and flowers in a pot What Can I Grow in a Pot?

When you need a tomato or a pinch of fresh basil, nothing is more convenient than stepping out the kitchen door to your container garden of vegetables and herbs. Containers will go anywhere as long as there is a source … Continue reading →

You Must Use Good Potting Mix Feature You Must Use a Good Potting Mix

When you look at the root system of a Bonnie plant, you’ll find a “soil” mix that grows healthy roots. You may be surprised that it is not real soil from the earth—it is a potting mix (also called potting … Continue reading →

why-grow-vegetables-herbs-pots-feature Why Grow Vegetables and Herbs in Pots?

If you do not have room to grow lots of vegetables, grow pots of vegetables. Why grow vegetables in pots? The reasons are many, but here are a few: Convenience: Nothing is more convenient when you need a tomato or a … Continue reading →

what-are-pots-made-from-feature What Are Pots Made From?

Pots are made from a variety of materials, and some will suit your situation better than others. Keep in mind that you need a pot large enough to support plant growth all season and there must be a drainage hole in … Continue reading →

veggies-in-containers-feature Vegetables in Containers

Containers can be placed anywhere convenient as long as there is a source of water and plenty of sunshine. For anyone in wheelchair or who has trouble bending over, growing vegetables in a large pot is the next best thing … Continue reading →

rooftop-gardening-feature Rooftop Gardening

by Ellen Spector Platt When I gave up my 5-acre flower and herb farm in Pennsylvania and moved to Manhattan I was lucky to find a garden atop my condo building. I needed a garden. It needed a gardener. But … Continue reading →

Pick the Right Size Pot feature Pick the Right Pot Size

Choosing the right size container means choosing the size pot that will support a productive, full-sized plant. You must also consider the weight, cost, and your ability to water. You can grow a single tomato plant for a season in … Continue reading →

plant-bonnie-biodegradable-pots-feature How to Plant Bonnie Biodegradable Pots

We invite you try this easy and earth-friendly way to start your vegetables and herbs. These biodegradable pots by Jiffy have spared the use of many pounds of plastic. Here is the trick to handling our pots: Keep plants watered … Continue reading →

How Many Pots can you fill with a bag of soil feature How Many Pots Can You Fill with a Bag of Soil?

Find the size of your containers to determine the size of the bag you want to buy. For example, a 20-quart bag fills two 12-inch standard clay pots, or you can fill one 14-inch basket and still have enough to … Continue reading →