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 ...

Many of the most commonly used herbs in the kitchen are easily grown indoors including basil, chives, dill, parsley, and ...

Parsley may grow well, too, but only if planted in a deep pot, provided with supplemental artificial lighting and fertilized ...

Is there anything more picturesque and charming than an old-fashioned herb garden? Fortunately, you don't need a sprawling yard to grow an assortment of delicious herbs. Many can thrive in pots and ...

Most urbanites, and many suburbanites, are restricted to containers when planting a garden. Containers have a lot of advantages: they’re portable, cheap, and can be placed in awkward places, from ...

Keep your favorite herbs within easy reach for cooking and seasoning by growing them in containers. A few pots set by your door and grill or on the patio, deck, or balcony make it easy to include some ...

Cold weather doesn’t have to mean the end of your gardening joy, and winter doesn’t need to turn your green thumb into a ...

Key Points Growing herbs is easy and less expensive than buying fresh herbs at the grocery store.Growing herbs at home eliminates food waste because you can trim off only what you need.Herbs can be ...

Growing herbs has become a favorite hobby of many cooks who enjoy gardening. It's a project that can be successful year-round. "When the high temperatures of summer begin to drop, gardening season isn ...

Windowsill gardens, small container gardens and houseplants are ways to help you exercise your green thumb when you don’t have a large space for planting. Small container gardens are perfect for those ...

“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 ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow vegetables and fruits in a contained space. When it comes to ...