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Creative Ways to Grow Food on Your Deck
Discover the many ways you can grow food on your deck in containers, including window boxes, hanging baskets,vertical growing, upcycled containers, and more.
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garden ideas inspiration
Creative Ways to Grow Food on Your Deck
Discover the many ways you can grow food on your deck in containers, including window boxes, hanging baskets,vertical growing, upcycled containers, and more.
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diy garden projects
How to Build a Portable Planter
Thanks to casters and a built-in handle, this roomy planter can be moved around your driveway or deck to take advantage of anywhere you have sun and a bit of extra space. It’s easy to build, and is perfect for growing greens, herbs, and more.
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Growing Tomatoes: 9 Ways to Grow Tomatoes in Your Garden
Tasty and terrific, tomatoes offer garden magic at its best, transforming yellow blossoms into juicy fruits. But perhaps the most amazing thing about tomatoes is their adaptability. These yummy gems grow and thrive in a host of ways, from classic in-ground beds to quirky upside-down planters. Let us help you discover which of these ways to grow tomatoes is best for you.
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How to Build a Vertical Herb (or Lettuce!) Planter
This easy-to-build vertical planter is a great place to grow herbs or lettuces—right outside your door!
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DIY: Making as Hanging Strawberry Basket Tree
You don’t need big patch of ground in order to grow your own fresh, delicious strawberries. This simple strawberry basket tree provides a hanging strawberry patch that’s as attractive as it is productive. All you need is a sunny spot, a few simple materials, and a couple hours of free time.
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How to Condition and Plant a Bale of Straw for Gardening
Planting a garden in a straw bale is one of the thriftiest, most versatile ways to grow vegetables and herbs. Let us show you how.
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How to Build a Raised Bed with Benches
Build this raised bed with benches for a garden that's high off the ground, with seating on all four sides. Ideal for people with back or knee issues.
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Tomato Tales from Beginner Gardeners
At Bonnie Plants, we love to help folks learn to grow their own food. So, we thought it would be fun to track some beginner gardeners so others could benefit from their experiences. We asked four young Alabamians to let us help them grow their first tomatoes. All of them are in their 20s, just starting out, and busy with school, creating homes, and building careers....
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1 Pot Planted 5 Ways
Containers offer the perfect solution for growing an edible garden in a small space. To give you an idea of some easy ways to plant up a single large pot, we’ve got 5 different designs to share.
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Raised Bed Gardening Tips
What is a raised bed garden? It’s an enclosed planting area on top of the ground that offers one huge benefit: You never have to deal with poor soil, because you control what goes in the bed. What's more, because raised beds don't require planting in rows, you'll actually be able to fit more plants in than you would in a traditional garden of the same size — so you'll eventually end up with a bigger harvest.
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How to Plant a Garden
There are many reasons to plant a garden. Maybe you love cooking with fresh produce. Perhaps you’ve resolved to eat healthier. Or maybe you’re looking for an activity to engage kids in outdoor fun. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to take the plunge. But where do you begin?
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Why Grow Vegetables and Herbs in Pots?
If you don't have room for a big garden, grow vegetables and herbs in pots. Learn reasons, like less watering, better soil options, and many more, right here.
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How to Grow Tomatoes in Pots
Growing tomatoes in pots levels the home garden playing field, bringing a crop of homegrown ‘maters within reach for almost anyone, regardless of real estate.
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Edible Landscaping Basics
Who doesn’t love getting a two-for-one? That’s one of the benefits of growing edible plants: Many vegetables and herbs do as much for your landscape as they do for your dinner table. Steal these expert tips to create your own edible landscape, no matter where you live.
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Herbs & Artichoke Container Garden
Plant this herbs and artichoke container garden (complete with flowers) in a single large tub for a wonderful garden you can keep right by the door.
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Collards & Lavender Container Garden
The Collards & Lavender Container Garden makes a delightful centerpiece for your patio. Use the collards for recipes, the lavender for cooking and crafts.
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Edible Container Designs
It doesn’t get any fresher (or more local) than having sun-warmed vegetables and flavorful herbs growing just steps away from the kitchen. And while starting your edible container garden can be as simple as putting a plant in a pot, why not create something that adds flair as well as flavor?
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How to Lay Out a Vegetable Garden
Is there anything more satisfying and delicious than growing your own food? From the first tender tips of asparagus in spring to the tasty tang of summer’s homegrown tomatoes, a garden filled with beautiful, productive plants provides a terrific sense of accomplishment—and fabulous, fresh meals.
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3 Easy Ways to Build a Raised Bed Garden
Perhaps you’re a new gardener, growing veggies and herbs for the first time. Maybe you’ve grown your own food for years, but your in-ground soil isn’t great, or you just need a bit more growing space. Whatever the reason, here’s one option worth considering: a raised garden bed. Here are three simple ways to build one.
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What Are the Different Types of Tomatoes?
TomAYto, tomAHto…just as there are different pronunciations, there is also a wide variety of tomato types, with a range of colors, sizes, flavors, uses—the list goes on. So how do you know which variety will be best for your garden and your plate? Here are some things to consider.
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Fall in Love with Our Cabbage Program
Each year, Bonnie Plants donates over a million free cabbage plants to 3rd graders in 48 states. The students take the seedlings home, grow them, then submit a photo of themselves with their full-grown cabbage for a chance to receive a $1,000 scholarship.
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Your Beautiful Backyard Garden
A great vegetable garden can be the focal point of a backyard. Tucked back in a far corner, it becomes a destination. Because the backyard is usually more private than the front, maintenance can be more relaxed.
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Growing Lemongrass
Discover how to grow lemongrass. Growing lemongrass in your own garden means having a fresh, delicious ingredient for a variety of Asian dishes.
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Save Money Growing Vegetables and Herbs
Save money growing vegetables and herbs at home. You'll make fewer trips to the grocery store, and your food will be fresher. Get started here.
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