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Cocktails from the Garden - National Garden Bureau

Sip and Savor Cocktails from the Garden

July 21, 2021Recipes

One of the fantastic things about gardening is that once summer arrives, you can (hopefully) take a break from the planting and weeding and truly enjoy the beautiful space you've created. Sweep off the patio then invite some friends over to sit and relax while enjoying the view. Maybe one way to relax is by...

Quick and Easy Summer Edible Containers, 1-2-3!

July 15, 2021Container Gardening, Vegetables

If you're craving homegrown goodies but lack garden space, you'll find fabulous new vegetable introductions that work wonderfully in your edible containers. While many tomatoes can grow in pots, you'll need a large, 5-gallon container to grow traditional varieties. However, with advances in breeding, new, compact varieties make the perfect addition to container gardens, even...

Summer Shade Containers are as easy as 1 plant-2 plants-3 plants

Quick and Easy Summer Shade Containers 1-2-3

June 29, 2021Container Gardening, Flower Gardening

If your porch, patio, or balcony is more shady than sunny, don’t worry: we have container combinations for you! We've talked about Quick and Easy Summer Sun Containers, now let's talk about summer container gardening in the shade using the 1 plant, 2 plants, 3 plants method as well... One for Shade When you’re gardening...

Create a Tropical Paradise with Hardy Hibiscus

June 17, 2021Flower Gardening, Garden Planning & Design

You can create your own Tropical Paradise with the Delicious Hues of Summer Spice® Hardy Hibiscus! Creating a tranquil tropical escape for summer staycations may seem daunting, especially if you garden in northern zones. After all, the spectacular blooms and lush foliage of tender tropical plants last a fleeting season when winter freezes arrive. If...

Create your own summer sun containers, it's as easy as 1,2,3 - National Garden Bureau

Quick and Easy Summer Sun Containers, 1-2-3!

June 11, 2021Container Gardening, Flower Gardening

Create beautiful sun container gardens quickly and easily with just one, two, or three plants. There’s a reason container gardening is so popular. It’s easy for new gardeners to grow plants without a big time or money commitment. Experienced gardeners use container gardens to add focal points, design elements, and curb appeal to their homes....

Foodscaping in Containers is a great way to maximize beauty and bounty throughout the growing season. - National Garden Bureau

How to Foodscape in Containers

June 3, 2021Container Gardening, Foodscaping

Foodscaping is a great way to maximize beauty and bounty throughout the growing season. The Foodscape concept is simple: combine ornamental and edible plants together. It is all about making the most of the square footage you have access to, and containers are an ideal place to start! Before you get started planting foodscape combinations,...

Garden Hangouts and Hideaways are perfect for a summer of fun in the garden - National Garden Bureau

Garden Hangouts and Hideaways for Kids

May 27, 2021DIY Crafts & Gifts, How-to, Kid's Gardening

Create a new kind of summer camp in your own backyard with flower forts, bean tunnels, vine-covered teepees, and other secret garden structures for kids. Pry the kids away from their screens and create a special outdoor space just for them! Everyone needs a space of their own, a place to unwind and relax, especially as...

Shrubs for Cutting Gardens: Roses, Hydrangeas, and Other Long-Lasting Flowers

May 17, 2021Flower Gardening, Garden Planning & Design

Design a cut flower garden with flowering shrubs that make fantastic flower arrangements If you grow hydrangea, spirea, flowering quince, or forsythia in your garden, your vases will overflow with beautiful blooms. Is there any greater pleasure for a gardener than harvesting and enjoying homegrown bounty, whether it’s a sun-warmed tomato or an armful of...

Adding Tropical Plants to your Landscape for a new twist - National Garden Bureau

Tropical Plants: Give Your Garden a Tropical Twist!

May 11, 2021Garden Planning & Design

Adding Tropical Plants to your Landscape! This year when you start your hunt for cool new accents to add to your garden, you're far more likely to find tropical and subtropical stars such as cannas, cordylines, mandevillas, hibiscus, elephant ears, bananas, palms, dracaena, and various flowering gingers front and center. It's thrilling to watch this...

Growing and Enjoying Luffa Sponges

May 4, 2021DIY Crafts & Gifts, Vegetables

Growing your own supply of natural sponges is easy and fun. Luffa (loofah) sponges do not come from the sea but from the vegetable garden. These natural scrubbers belong in the family of plants that include gourds, squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons. They are most closely related to cucumbers in appearance and growing habits. They...

Sip and Savor Cocktails from the Garden

Quick and Easy Summer Edible Containers, 1-2-3!

Quick and Easy Summer Shade Containers 1-2-3

Create a Tropical Paradise with Hardy Hibiscus

Quick and Easy Summer Sun Containers, 1-2-3!

How to Foodscape in Containers

Garden Hangouts and Hideaways for Kids

Shrubs for Cutting Gardens: Roses, Hydrangeas, and Other Long-Lasting Flowers

Tropical Plants: Give Your Garden a Tropical Twist!

Growing and Enjoying Luffa Sponges

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